SEOUL, Feb. 13 (Korea Bizwire) — South Korea will implement virtual reality technology to help assess the driving capabilities of motorists aged 75 and older during their license renewal process, government officials announced on February 12. The initiative is part of a pedestrian safety action plan jointly developed by the Ministry of the Interior and Safety [...]
SEOUL, Feb. 10 (Korea Bizwire) — Labor unions representing South Korea’s IT and gaming industry have firmly opposed recent discussions in the political sphere regarding exemptions to the 52-hour workweek law, arguing that such a move would exploit workers rather than drive industry growth. At a press conference in central Seoul on Wednesday, the IT Committee [...]
SEOUL, Feb.12 (Korea Bizwire) — The government said Wednesday it seeks to amend a law to place teachers with mental disorders on compulsory leave, following a fatal stabbing of an 8-year-old student by a school teacher that shocked the nation this week. Education Minister Lee Ju-ho announced the plan during a meeting of top education [...]
SEOUL, Feb. 12 (Korea Bizwire) — The murder of 8-year-old Kim Ha-neul has sparked widespread concern among parents in South Korea, amplifying fears for child safety ahead of the new school semester. On February 12, parenting forums and online communities saw a surge in discussions about location-tracking applications, with many parents inquiring about the app reportedly [...]
SEOUL, Feb. 12 (Korea Bizwire) — Samsung Electronics has launched a new 55-inch OLED TV equipped with advanced artificial intelligence (AI) capabilities, the company announced on February 12. The latest model, part of Samsung’s 2025 TV lineup, integrates a suite of AI-driven features designed to enhance user convenience, home automation, and entertainment experiences. A standout feature, [...]
SEOUL, Feb. 12 (Korea Bizwire) — In a revealing test of China’s latest artificial intelligence chatbot, DeepSeek has drawn criticism for its inconsistent and politically charged responses to sensitive questions about historical and territorial disputes in East Asia. The AI, which garnered attention last month for reportedly outperforming ChatGPT in certain capabilities, responded to queries about [...]
SEOUL, Feb. 12 (Korea Bizwire) — Hyundai Mobis has developed a cutting-edge “Moving Speaker” system designed to work in sync with rollable displays in vehicle cockpits, the company announced on February 12. The system enhances in-car audio quality by adjusting speaker positioning to match various driving scenarios while also contributing to a more sophisticated interior design. [...]
SEOUL, Feb. 12 (Korea Bizwire) — The Korea Transportation Safety Authority (KTSA) reported on February 11 that approximately 70% of elderly drivers felt they received more courteous treatment and right-of-way considerations from other drivers after displaying “Senior Driver” signs on their vehicles. The initiative, launched in September last year in Busan, aimed to promote a more [...]
SEOUL, Feb. 12 (Korea Bizwire) — LG Electronics is continuing its tradition of celebrating employees’ children entering school by providing laptops and school supplies, reinforcing its commitment to work-life balance and family support. Since launching the initiative in 2021, LG Electronics has gifted approximately 22,000 laptops over the past five years. Employees can request a [...]
CHANGWON, Feb. 12 (Korea Bizwire) — Jewelry store owners in South Korea’s Changwon region are on high alert following a recent theft of millions of won worth of precious metals, amid record-high gold prices. According to the Korea Precious Metals Retailers Association on February 11, jewelry store owners in South Gyeongsang Province are sharing descriptions of [...]