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South Korean Researchers Develop Technology to Convert Ship Emissions Into Alcohol

South Korean Researchers Develop Technology to Convert Ship Emissions Into Alcohol

SEOUL, Mar. 28 (Korea Bizwire) – A team of South Korean researchers has developed a pioneering technology that utilizes a microorganism found in animal feces to reduce carbon dioxide emissions from ships and even produce alcohol as a byproduct. This breakthrough is expected to aid the shipping industry and other sectors in reducing their greenhouse gas [...]

More Priority for Siblings in Busan High School Admissions

More Priority for Siblings in Busan High School Admissions

SEOUL, Mar. 28 (Korea Bizwire) – Starting next year, students in Busan with three or more siblings will receive priority in admission to their preferred general high schools, the Busan Metropolitan Office of Education announced on March 27.  In a meeting of the Committee for High School Admissions for the 2025 academic year, held on March [...]

Cheongju to Embrace Reusable Containers at Upcoming Food Truck Festival, Reducing Waste

Cheongju to Embrace Reusable Containers at Upcoming Food Truck Festival, Reducing Waste

CHEONGJU, Mar. 26 (Korea Bizwire) — The city of Cheongju has announced plans to actively promote the use of reusable containers at the upcoming “Food Truck Festival with Cherry Blossoms,” scheduled to commence on March 29. This initiative aims to minimize waste generation and foster a more sustainable event. According to the city’s plan, the [...]

SK Telecom’s AI Assistant Offers Crowd Updates for 37 Cherry Blossom Viewing Spots

SK Telecom’s AI Assistant Offers Crowd Updates for 37 Cherry Blossom Viewing Spots

SEOUL, Mar. 25 (Korea Bizwire) — SK Telecom has announced that its artificial intelligence (AI) personal assistant ‘A.’ (pronounced A Dot) will now provide crowding information for 37 popular cherry blossom viewing locations across the country. Through the A. application, users can access anticipated crowd levels by day and time slot, real-time congestion updates, recent [...]

South Korea’s Gyeonggi Province Plans ‘Sports Points’ Program to Promote Fitness

South Korea’s Gyeonggi Province Plans ‘Sports Points’ Program to Promote Fitness

SUWON, Mar. 25 (Korea Bizwire) – In an effort to improve physical fitness and promote a more active lifestyle among its residents, Gyeonggi Province in South Korea is set to introduce a pioneering “sports points” program next year, after completing a policy research study on the initiative this month. The proposed program, dubbed the “Gyeonggi Sports [...]

LG Chem to Showcase Groundbreaking CO2-Derived Plastic for Cosmetics Packaging at Global Beauty Fair

LG Chem to Showcase Groundbreaking CO2-Derived Plastic for Cosmetics Packaging at Global Beauty Fair

SEOUL, Mar. 21 (Korea Bizwire) – In a pioneering move towards sustainable cosmetics packaging, LG Chem, a leading South Korean chemical company, is set to unveil an innovative eco-friendly plastic material derived from captured carbon dioxide at the world’s largest beauty trade fair, Cosmoprof Bologna 2024, which kicks off on March 21 in Bologna, Italy. The [...]

After Innovative ‘Idol’ Campaign, All 18 Rescue Dogs From Jeju Find Permanent Homes

After Innovative ‘Idol’ Campaign, All 18 Rescue Dogs From Jeju Find Permanent Homes

JEJU, Mar. 19 (Korea Bizwire) – In an uplifting tale that has captured hearts across the nation, 18 mixed-breed dogs who once roamed the streets of Jeju Island have successfully “debuted” into loving families over the past two and a half years, courtesy of an ingenious adoption campaign. The project, spearheaded by a group called “Tangerine [...]

South Korea Expands Mail-Back Program for Disposal of Unused Medication

South Korea Expands Mail-Back Program for Disposal of Unused Medication

SEOUL, Mar. 18 (Korea Bizwire) – South Korea is set to significantly expand a program that allows residents to safely dispose of expired or unwanted medication simply by dropping it into a mailbox, reducing environmental hazards from improper disposal.  According to the Ministry of Environment, as many as 43 municipal governments across the country could adopt [...]

Seoul Extends Transportation Aid to All Expectant Mothers Amid Birth Rate Crisis

Seoul Extends Transportation Aid to All Expectant Mothers Amid Birth Rate Crisis

SEOUL, Mar. 17 (Korea Bizwire) –In an ambitious push to tackle South Korea’s alarmingly low birth rate, officials in Seoul announced on Sunday that they would provide transportation subsidies to all pregnant women living in the capital, regardless of how long they have been residents. The measure, eliminating a previous six-month residency requirement, is part [...]

Samsung Electronics Pioneers Eco-Friendly Heating Using Semiconductor Waste Heat

Samsung Electronics Pioneers Eco-Friendly Heating Using Semiconductor Waste Heat

SEJONG, Mar. 13 (Korea Bizwire) – In a novel move towards sustainability, Samsung Electronics is set to utilize the waste heat generated from its semiconductor manufacturing processes for district heating purposes. This innovative approach was solidified through an agreement signed between Samsung Electronics and the Korea District Heating Corporation. The ceremony, held at Samsung’s Hwaseong campus, [...]