JEJU, Nov. 23 (Korea Bizwire) – Jeju Island has successfully tested the use of drones for transporting marine waste, marking a significant step forward in eco-friendly cleanup operations. On November 21, two drones, each capable of carrying up to 15 kilograms, were deployed in a pilot project along the Hwanguchi coast in Seogwipo City. Over 90 [...]
WONJU, Nov. 23 (Korea Bizwire) – Surveillance-equipped streetlights in Wonju, South Korea, are playing a pivotal role in crime prevention and resolution, including providing crucial evidence in a recent sexual assault case. According to city officials on Friday, footage from a security camera embedded in a streetlight in the Dange-dong area earlier this year was instrumental [...]
CHANGWON, Nov. 23 (Korea Bizwire) – Changwon City announced on Friday that it will discontinue the operation of its public delivery app, Nubigo, on November 30, just 21 months after its official launch in February 2023. Developed and managed by private firm Smart Market Service Co. with promotional support from the city, Nubigo was introduced as [...]
SEOUL, Nov. 23 (Korea Bizwire) – As Seoul’s major department stores unveil their elaborate Christmas decorations, demand for nearby parking has surged, according to car-sharing platform Socar. Between November 1 and 20, parking ticket transactions near five major department stores within 500 meters surpassed the total for all of November last year, with viewership of parking [...]
SEOUL, Nov. 22 (Korea Bizwire) – On “Kimchi Day,” celebrated on November 22, Professor Seo Kyung-duk of Sungshin Women’s University criticized some Chinese social media users for promoting kimchi as their own cultural heritage, labeling the activity as “cultural theft.” In a social media post, Seo revealed he had reviewed numerous videos on Chinese platforms tagged [...]
LOS ANGELES, Nov. 22 (Korea Bizwire) – The Goldstein House, an architectural gem perched in the affluent hills of Los Angeles, traded its usual Hollywood glamour for automotive innovation on November 21 as Hyundai unveiled its first large electric SUV, the Ioniq 9, to an eager crowd of industry insiders. The venue, a masterpiece of mid-century [...]
SEOUL, Nov. 22 (Korea Bizwire) – A major conference addressing the rights and working conditions of emotional laborers, who make up 40% of South Korea’s workforce, was held at Seoul City Hall on November 20, drawing approximately 500 participants including industry workers, experts, and officials. The conference, organized by the Seoul 120 Dasan Call Foundation, revealed [...]
SEOUL, Nov. 22 (Korea Bizwire) – A mobility platform rivalry has intensified in South Korea as Tada operator VCNC announced plans for legal action against Kakao Mobility, accusing the tech giant of unfairly recruiting its drivers and mishandling personal information. According to industry sources on November 21, Tada is considering filing a complaint with the Fair [...]
SEOUL, Nov. 22 (Korea Bizwire) – The Yongsan District Office has unveiled a new digital photo booth where visitors can capture their life’s significant moments, from weddings to childbirth, marking a modern upgrade to the traditional government office experience. The “Yongsan Happiness Photo Zone,” which opened on November 18, features a dedicated digital photo booth installed [...]
SEOUL, Nov. 22 (Korea Bizwire) – LG Uplus, one of South Korea’s major telecommunications providers, announced on November 20 the launch of its new ‘Dual Number On/Off’ service, allowing users to control incoming calls to their virtual phone numbers. The Dual Number service, a mobile add-on that provides users with a second virtual phone number in [...]