SEJONG, Nov. 10 (Korea Bizwire) – Over the past three months, large business groups boasting assets exceeding 5 trillion won have expanded their influence in the automotive and transportation sectors. The Korea Fair Trade Commission recently unveiled the “Status of Changes in Companies Belonging to Large Business Groups (August-October),” revealing that as of November 1, the [...]
SEOUL, Nov. 9 (Korea Bizwire) – The National Human Right Commission on Thursday recommended mega coffee chain Starbucks provide sign language services or install kiosks at its drive-through stores to ensure equal access for the hearing-impaired and customers with language challenges. The recommendation was in response to a petition filed by hearing-impaired customers and others [...]
SEJONG, Nov. 9 (Korea Bizwire) – More than half of South Koreans believe that the younger generation has a lower chance of climbing the social ladder. In addition, seven out of 10 elderly people live separately from their children, and eight out of 10 of them earn their living independently. Statistics Korea announced the results of [...]
SEOUL, Nov. 9 (Korea Bizwire) – On Wednesday, HD Hyundai Infracore announced the release of South Korea’s first 130-ton excavator designed for demolition, bearing the model name DX1000LC-7 Demolition. The company also recently delivered the inaugural unit. Compared to existing models, the DX1000LC-7 Demolition has seen its working range grow by 10 meters, enabling work at [...]
SEOUL, Nov. 8 (Korea Bizwire) – The Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries announced a ban on the installation of new buoys made from Styrofoam (expanded polystyrene) at all aquaculture fishing grounds, starting from November 13. Styrofoam buoys have been recognized as a significant contributor to the issue of marine microplastics. The restriction on new Styrofoam [...]
SEOUL, Nov. 8 (Korea Bizwire) – E-Mart 24, well-known for its innovative offerings like imported cars, karaoke boxes, screen golf facilities, and electric vehicles, is now venturing into a new market by introducing prefabricated houses. Convenience store chain E-Mart 24 unveiled on Wednesday a groundbreaking partnership with YMK General Construction, a leading general contractor, to [...]
SEOUL, Nov. 8 (Korea Bizwire) – Dramas based on popular webtoons have taken center stage in the South Korean TV drama market. In a country where novelty is key, these adaptations draw viewers with their fresh settings, imaginative characters, and recognizable titles. One of the most buzzed-about webtoon-based dramas in the latter half of this year [...]
SEOUL, Nov. 8 (Korea Bizwire) – In the heart of Gangnam, Seoul, a robot waits at traffic lights alongside citizens, crosses intersections, and delivers food to nearby buildings. The Gangnam District Office announced on Tuesday its launch of a demonstration project for outdoor robot delivery services in the Teheran-ro 87-gil area during the months of November [...]
SEOUL, Nov. 8 (Korea Bizwire) – A new service is being launched that helps car owners check their vehicle’s emissions, see potential subsidies for buying an eco-friendly car, find out about maintenance costs, and understand the environmental benefits of eco-friendly vehicles. The Ministry of Environment and the Korea Environment Agency have announced the My Car Easy [...]
SEOUL, Nov. 7 (Korea Bizwire) – The Seoul metropolitan government on Tuesday said it will hand out portable alarm devices to relieve public anxiety and ensure people’s safety in the face of a growing number of violent crimes in the capital. The portable SOS pager, along with an alarm device, will first be provided to [...]