SEOUL, Sept. 12 (Korea Bizwire) –Lotte Asahi Liquor, a prominent player in South Korea’s beverage industry, announced on September 12 that it will officially launch its premium beer Asahi Shokusai in the Korean market on September 24. This move comes after a limited release earlier this spring that garnered significant attention from beer enthusiasts. [...]
SEOUL, Sept. 12 (Korea Bizwire) – Samsung Electronics’ ambitious push into advanced chip manufacturing in the United States has encountered a significant setback, with the company recalling a majority of its Korean employees from its Taylor, Texas foundry project. This move signals a pause in the semiconductor giant’s drive to challenge Taiwan’s TSMC in the cutting-edge [...]
SEOUL, Sept. 12 (Korea Bizwire) – Bentley, the British luxury automaker, has launched the fourth generation of its flagship sedan, the Flying Spur, in South Korea, choosing the country for the model’s global premiere. On September 11, Bentley Motors Korea held a media launch event at the Bentley Tower in Dongdaemun-gu, Seoul, to introduce the latest [...]
SEOUL, Sept. 12 (Korea Bizwire) – In a bid to boost employee morale and bridge generational gaps, several South Korean companies are turning to an unlikely source: e-sports tournaments. These in-house gaming competitions are becoming increasingly popular as a means to promote teamwork and create a more relaxed corporate culture. Hyundai Wia, a leading automotive parts [...]
DONGHAE, Sept. 12 (Korea Bizwire) – The coastal city of Donghae in Gangwon Province has launched a series of smart bus shelters equipped with Internet of Things (IoT) technology, marking a significant upgrade to its public transportation infrastructure. City officials announced on September 11 that the new shelters, which go beyond traditional waiting areas, are designed [...]
SEOUL, Sept. 12 (Korea Bizwire) – In an effort to minimize damage from localized extreme rainfall, Gangnam District in Seoul has launched a pilot program for an advanced flood monitoring and prediction system, local officials announced on September 11. The system, which combines artificial intelligence (AI) and Internet of Things (IoT) technologies, has been dubbed the [...]
GIMCHEON, Sept.11(Korea Bizwire) – Korea Expressway Corporation (KXCO) announced on Wednesday that it had conducted a nationwide crackdown on vehicles with unpaid tolls, taxes, and fines, in collaboration with local governments and police agencies. The operation utilized artificial intelligence (AI) technology at eight major toll gates across the country. The crackdown involved 70 personnel tasked with [...]
SEOUL, Sept. 11 (Korea Bizwire) – As inflation continues to squeeze household budgets, South Koreans are turning to secondhand marketplace applications in record numbers, according to a recent study. App and retail analysis service Wise App reported on September 10 that last month saw an all-time high in both installations and active users of major secondhand [...]
SEOUL, Sept. 11 (Korea Bizwire) – The Seoul Metropolitan Government announced on September 10 that it will extend its Neighborhood Pet Care Center service to single-person households, broadening support for pet owners who need to leave their animals for extended periods. This initiative, coming just before the Chuseok holiday, widens the eligibility criteria from the previous [...]
SEOUL, Sept. 10 (Korea Bizwire) – A recent analysis has revealed that South Korean mobile carriers are charging more for LTE (4G) phone plans than for 5G plans, despite offering less data and slower speeds. This pricing strategy has raised concerns about fairness and potential overcharging of consumers. Rep. Choi Su-jin of the People Power Party, [...]