LAS VEGAS/SEOUL, Jan. 9 (Korea Bizwire) — At CES 2025 in Las Vegas, Hyundai Mobis revealed its cutting-edge “holographic windshield transparent display” technology, marking its first public demonstration in a real vehicle. This innovative technology allows images and video content to be projected onto a vehicle’s windshield using a specialized film, eliminating the need for traditional [...]
SEOUL, Dec. 27 (Korea Bizwire) — The South Korean government is set to intensify its efforts to reduce wildlife roadkill by designating and managing 100 high-risk road segments, up from the previous 50, according to a joint announcement by the Ministry of Environment and the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport on December 26. The new [...]
INCHEON, Dec. 26 (Korea Bizwire) — Members of the South Korean Coast Guard are developing new equipment to improve maritime rescue operations, with several officers recently receiving recognition for their inventions. The Korea Coast Guard announced on December 25 that Senior Officer Kim Myung-seop from the Seogwipo Coast Guard Station won the gold prize at the [...]
SEOUL, Dec. 24 (Korea Bizwire) — An international research team has developed a new foldable porous nano-material based on the principles of kirigami, a variation of origami that involves both folding and cutting paper. According to an announcement made by Ulsan National Institute of Science and Technology (UNIST) on December 23, the collaborative research team, including [...]
DONGDUCHEON, Dec. 23 (Korea Bizwire) – A South Korean firefighter with two decades of experience has developed a specialized stretcher attachment designed to safely transport children in ambulances. Lee Soo-jung, a fire lieutenant at the Dongducheon Fire Station, identified a critical gap in emergency medical transport safety. “While child car seats are mandatory in regular vehicles, [...]
SEOUL, Dec. 19 (Korea Bizwire) – The Korea Institute of Science and Technology (KIST) announced on December 18 that its team, led by senior researcher Kwak Sona from the Intelligent Interaction Research Center, received the top award in the Innovative Prototype category at the International Conference on Social Robotics (ICSR). Their winning entry, the oOoBOT, [...]
SEOUL, Dec. 5 (Korea Bizwire) — Amid South Korea’s declining birthrate, corporations are stepping up with innovative and generous measures to support employees who choose to have children. From cash incentives to tailored family support policies, the private sector is playing a growing role in addressing the country’s demographic challenges. Buoyed by a groundbreaking policy [...]
SEOUL, Nov. 25 (Korea Bizwire) – Genesis announced the launch of its Proactive Care Service on Saturday, a cutting-edge offering aimed at improving the driving experience for its customers through real-time remote diagnostics. The service proactively detects vehicle malfunctions or irregularities during operation and provides notifications via the My Genesis app or SMS. Depending on the [...]
SEOUL, Nov. 25 (Korea Bizwire) — In an effort to tackle persistent floor noise issues in apartments, Korea Land and Housing Corporation (LH) unveiled the country’s largest soundproofing testing facility, the ‘Decibel 35 Lab,’ located at the Sejong Housing Performance Research and Development Center. This new facility simulates real apartment environments, allowing for in-depth testing [...]
WONJU, Nov. 23 (Korea Bizwire) – Surveillance-equipped streetlights in Wonju, South Korea, are playing a pivotal role in crime prevention and resolution, including providing crucial evidence in a recent sexual assault case. According to city officials on Friday, footage from a security camera embedded in a streetlight in the Dange-dong area earlier this year was instrumental [...]