IKSAN, Aug. 27 (Korea Bizwire) – Two South Korean university students have clinched the highest honor at the prestigious 2024 Red Dot Design Award for their groundbreaking medical device design. Wonkwang University announced on August 27 that Kim Sang-eun and Ma Seo-young, students from its Interior and Industrial Design Department, were awarded the “Best of the [...]
SEOUL, Aug. 22 (Korea Bizwire) –Kia Motors, the South Korean automaker, announced on August 21 a comprehensive plan to address safety concerns and boost customer confidence in its electric vehicles (EVs). The initiative, dubbed the Electric Vehicle Customer Care Plan, includes several key measures aimed at enhancing safety and transparency for Kia’s EV customers. Effective [...]
HAMYANG, Aug. 19 (Korea Bizwire) – For A, a 31-year-old Vietnamese worker, home in South Korea is a dormitory that defies expectations. Arriving in March with 35 colleagues under a seasonal worker agreement between Hamyang County and Vietnam’s Nam Tra My district, A initially harbored concerns about potentially harsh working conditions. Those worries have since dissipated. [...]
YANGYANG, Aug. 11 (Korea Bizwire) – In a unique blend of tradition and modern social initiatives, a matchmaking program at a Buddhist temple in South Korea drew the attention of high-ranking government officials focused on the country’s demographic challenges even before it was announced that this iteration of the event had been the most successful yet. [...]
HAENAM, Aug. 10 (Korea Bizwire) – The rural town of Haenam in South Jeolla Province is making notable strides in building family-friendly infrastructure through the operation of communal childcare spaces, an initiative that’s gaining traction in this part of South Korea. These shared childcare rooms, known locally as “gongdong yuga bang,” serve as collaborative spaces where [...]
GOYANG, Aug. 9 (Korea Bizwire) – On a muggy afternoon at the Haengju Ferry Terminal near the Han River, a specially trained dog named Alpha boarded a small boat, ready to demonstrate a groundbreaking technique in underwater search and rescue operations. Alpha, a scent evidence dog belonging to the Gyeonggi Northern Provincial Police Agency, is part [...]
SEOUL, Aug. 9 (Korea Bizwire) – In a significant advancement for environmental science, researchers in South Korea have identified an enzyme capable of breaking down polyethylene, one of the most prevalent and persistent forms of plastic pollution. The discovery, announced on August 8 by the Korea Institute of Science and Technology (KIST), could pave the way [...]
SEOUL, Aug. 9 (Korea Bizwire) – In a groundbreaking development for the construction industry’s fight against climate change, Hanil Cement has successfully tested a new type of floor mortar that actively captures carbon dioxide. This innovative product, unveiled on August 8, marks the first time in South Korea that carbon capture, utilization, and storage (CCUS) technology [...]
JEONJU, Aug. 8 (Korea Bizwire) – In a groundbreaking development for the pork industry, South Korean researchers have unveiled the world’s first artificial intelligence (AI) system capable of detecting pregnancy in sows, potentially revolutionizing farm management practices. The Rural Development Administration (RDA) announced on August 7 that researchers had successfully developed AI-powered technology to confirm pregnancy [...]
HOENGSEONG, Aug. 8 (Korea Bizwire) – In the picturesque foothills of Gujeolsan Mountain, a call for help echoed through the Georyu 119 Safety Center on the morning of July 27. A resident, trapped in their home by a menacing hornet’s nest, pleaded for assistance. This scenario, while alarming, is not uncommon in South Korea, where hornet [...]