SEOUL, July 12 (Korea Bizwire) — Korea Environment Corp. (KECO), a state environment promotion agency, said Tuesday that a demonstration facility for carbon capture and utilization technology will be established at a Philip Morris Korea Inc. factory in Yangsan, North Gyeongsang Province. The facility, scheduled to be completed on Thursday, leverages the carbon dioxide absorption [...]
SEOUL, July 11 (Korea Bizwire) — Hyundai Home Shopping Network Corp. said Monday it will be releasing the second episode of its entertainment-style “deal commerce” program, hosted by actor Kwon Hyuk-soo, on its official YouTube channel. The concept of deal commerce was introduced in April as the industry’s first program based on the idea of [...]
SEOUL, July 6 (Korea Bizwire) — ’Seoripool cooling chairs,’ also referred to as “air conditioning chairs,” are gaining attention as they offer relief to residents of Seocho District who wait for buses during scorching summer days. On July 6, Seocho District in Seoul announced a range of measures to enhance the quality of life in preparation [...]
SEOUL, July 5 (Korea Bizwire) — As domestic TV home shopping channels continue to struggle with a declining number of viewers, efforts are underway to retain viewers for as long as possible. In April, GS Shop introduced a special 20-minute program called “Late Night Hot Deal” during its Saturday prime time show, featuring a range [...]
SEOUL, July 3 (Korea Bizwire) — The transformation of multiplex chains, shifting from “viewing theater” to “participatory theaters,” a trend that began during the COVID-19 pandemic, is accelerating. The Seongsu branch of Megabox recently launched an open platform called Meta Ground by renovating one of its screens. The new platform showcases a variety of media [...]
SEOUL, July 2 (Korea Bizwire) – LG Electronics announced on Sunday the introduction of a new kiosk aimed at enhancing accessibility for individuals who are particularly vulnerable to using digital devices in stores. These kiosks feature a low-vision mode with larger text and a clearer screen, as well as a low-standing mode to accommodate customers [...]
SEOUL, June 30 (Korea Bizwire) — A “meta fashion” platform, where visitors can utilize augmented reality (AR) technology to photograph virtual clothing, has been established in Seoul. Meta fashion encompasses virtual outfits created using digital technology, presented as images or videos, akin to dressing up an avatar. The Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy on [...]
SEOUL, June 29 (Korea Bizwire) — HD Hyundai Oilbank introduces an innovative venture merging gas stations with camping by launching a new business initiative. On Thursday, HD Hyundai Oilbank revealed its collaboration with the Korea Tourism Organization through a business agreement aimed at establishing and operating “dump stations” at gas stations. These dump stations will [...]
SEOUL, June 29 (Korea Bizwire) — Starting July 1, passengers reboarding Seoul subways within 10 minutes after a bathroom break or for other reasons will be exempt from extra charges, the Seoul city government said Thursday. The new measure is intended to alleviate the inconvenience of some passengers who have to go out of the [...]
SEOUL, June 15 (Korea Bizwire) — The Ministry of Health and Welfare said Wednesday it will expand its emergency safety service by implementing ICT equipment for single elderly and handicapped households. By utilizing sensors to detect fires and monitor physical activity, the service automatically notifies either the 119 emergency call or emergency management staff, thereby [...]