INCHEON, South Korea, Feb. 17 (Korea Bizwire) — A fundraising campaign launched by firefighters in Incheon to support accident victims has surpassed 1.2 billion won ($827,586) in donations over five years, officials announced on February 16. The “119 Miracle” campaign, which began in August 2019, allows participants to donate 119 won daily to assist victims of [...]
ULSAN, South Korea, Feb. 14 (Korea Bizwire) — A team of South Korean researchers has developed a groundbreaking diagnostic technique that can detect lung cancer using only a few drops of blood. Scientists at the Ulsan National Institute of Science and Technology (UNIST) announced on February 13 that they have created EV-CLIP, a technology capable of [...]
SEOUL, Feb. 13 (Korea Bizwire) — South Korea will implement virtual reality technology to help assess the driving capabilities of motorists aged 75 and older during their license renewal process, government officials announced on February 12. The initiative is part of a pedestrian safety action plan jointly developed by the Ministry of the Interior and Safety [...]
SEOUL, Feb. 12 (Korea Bizwire) — The Korea Transportation Safety Authority (KTSA) reported on February 11 that approximately 70% of elderly drivers felt they received more courteous treatment and right-of-way considerations from other drivers after displaying “Senior Driver” signs on their vehicles. The initiative, launched in September last year in Busan, aimed to promote a more [...]
DAEJEON, Feb. 11 (Korea Bizwire) — A research team at the Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST) has developed a groundbreaking wearable sensor that can diagnose sleep health in real-time by measuring carbon dioxide levels in exhaled breath, the institute announced on February 10. Traditional carbon dioxide sensors have been limited by their bulk [...]
SEOUL, Feb. 10 (Korea Bizwire) — In a bold move to support young couples and maintain recent upticks in birth rates, the Seoul Metropolitan Government announced plans to provide newly married couples with 1 million won in marriage grants starting this October. The initiative, currently under review by the Ministry of Health and Welfare, will target [...]
SEOUL, Feb. 4 (Korea Bizwire) — The South Korean Ministry of the Interior and Safety announced on February 3 that it will expand benefits for consumers who help identify or frequently patronize businesses designated as “Good Price Shops” — establishments recognized for providing quality goods and services at reasonable prices. Under the new initiative, consumers who [...]
SEOUL, Jan. 27 (Korea Bizwire) — As South Koreans prepare for what will be an unprecedented nine-day Lunar New Year holiday for some, an unusual employment trend is emerging: a sharp increase in short-term jobs caring for pets, from feeding fish to walking dogs. According to the online community marketplace Karrot Market, pet-related job postings have [...]
SEOUL, Jan. 24 (Korea Bizwire) — Cheil Worldwide announced on January 23 that it will spearhead the marketing launch of BYD’s passenger vehicle brand in South Korea, marking a significant move by the world’s largest electric vehicle manufacturer into the Korean market. The agency has already begun its campaign, releasing the first promotional video for BYD’s [...]
SEOUL, Jan. 24 (Korea Bizwire) — A team of South Korean researchers has developed a groundbreaking 2-liter engine powered by ammonia, a renewable energy source that generates no greenhouse gas emissions. The innovation is expected to serve as foundational technology for various applications, including vehicles, ships, aircraft, and industrial generators. Led by Dr. Park Cheol-woong of [...]