SEOUL, Oct. 29 (Korea Bizwire) — The Seoul Metropolitan Government, which is in the process of developing a taxi fare hike plan, is considering the implementation of a “one-strike policy” that would result in the suspension of taxi licenses if drivers are found to refuse passengers. The measure is aimed at addressing public criticism that [...]
SEOUL, Oct. 24 (Korea Bizwire) — For the first time in South Korea, the Seoul Metropolitan Government plans to adopt a system in which dynamic QR codes are used to easily pay taxi fares. The city’s plan for a QR code payment standard for taxis will be compatible with various payment methods. Starting in January [...]
BUSAN, Oct. 24 (Korea Bizwire) — A police officer used a drone to catch a dog that broke into a farm and killed several chickens. Busan Gijang Police Station Lt. Kim Sang-deok received a report last month that a black dog had broken into a farm and killed 18 chickens before it escaped. When Lt. [...]
JEJU, Oct. 19 (Korea Bizwire) — New automated machines that collect recyclable goods in exchange for cash are expected to be installed in the Jeju Olle Trail to encourage visitors to take part in recycling efforts. The machines will be installed in four different locations by the Jeju Olle Foundation that see high tourist traffic, [...]
SEOUL, Oct. 11 (Korea Bizwire) — In order to relieve the public of its mistrust in tap water and to encourage more people to drink it, the Seoul Metropolitan Government will be holding blind tests of tap water alongside other types of water for those who visit Seoul Citizen Hall in Jung-gu, Seoul. The city [...]
SEOUL, Oct. 10 (Korea Bizwire) – Some 10,000 yogurt carts — small movable vending stations selling yogurt products that are ubiquitous in South Korean towns and cities — will be used as platforms to measure fine dust levels across the country. SK Telecom Co. announced on Monday that it will be introducing a fine dust [...]
SEOUL, Sept. 21 (Korea Bizwire) — A GPS device that helps detect the whereabouts of elderly dementia patients was found to be very useful in locating those who had gone missing. According to police officials, all 30 senior dementia patients who received one of the devices were found after being reported missing. The average amount [...]
SEOUL, Sept. 13 (Korea Bizwire) –Almost 60 percent of Gyeonggi Province residents support Governor Lee Jae-myung’s plan to introduce a local currency. According to a survey released yesterday, 59 percent of 1,000 Gyeonggi respondents were in favor of the new local currency, which is expected to be launched next year. In addition, 78 percent of [...]
SEOUL, Sept. 13 (Korea Bizwire) – Jangseong County, located in South Jeolla Province, is planning to use grasshoppers to attract tourists. The county announced on September 12 that it was initiating a project to develop grasshopper tourism. Through the project, county officials are hoping to nurture the insect industry and promote insect farming, which is rapidly [...]
BUSAN, Sept. 13 (Korea Bizwire) —The local government of Busan’s Haeundae-gu teamed up with village cooperative “Eco-Eco” to hold a beachcombing festival at Haeundae Beach yesterday. Beachcombing is an activity that has individuals searching for things of value or interest on the beach, and doubles as an effective way of cleaning up the sandy shores. [...]