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Korea Expressway Corporation Uses AI to Target Delinquent Vehicles and Recover Unpaid Fees

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 [...]

Controversy Erupts Over Live Dog Delivery Listings on South Korean E-Commerce Giant

SEOUL, Sept.11 (Korea Bizwire) – Coupang, South Korea’s leading e-commerce platform, found itself embroiled in controversy after listings offering to ship live puppies via courier service appeared on its site, sparking outrage among animal rights advocates and raising questions about the company’s content monitoring practices. According to industry sources, two listings appeared on Coupang’s platform on [...]

Amid High Inflation, South Korea Sees Record Usage of Secondhand Marketplace Apps

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 [...]

Syphilis Cases Surge in South Korea After Reporting Change

SEOUL, Sept.11(Korea Bizwire) – The number of reported syphilis cases in South Korea has skyrocketed since the reclassification of the sexually transmitted infection under the country’s infectious disease monitoring system, according to data released by the Korea Disease Control and Prevention Agency (KDCA). Representative Seo Mi-hwa of the Democratic Party, a member of the National Assembly’s [...]

Study Reveals Gender Disparities in Economic Status Among Young Adults in South Korea

SEOUL, Sept. 11 (Korea Bizwire) – A recent government study has unveiled significant economic disparities between men and women in South Korea, particularly when it comes to marriage and parenthood. The analysis, conducted by Statistics Korea, focused on the socioeconomic characteristics of adults aged 25 to 39, shedding light on how marital status and children affect [...]

Hyundai Department Store’s Eco-Friendly Fruit Gift Sets Sell Out in Pre-Chuseok Rush

SEOUL, Sept. 11 (Korea Bizwire) – In a sign of growing environmental consciousness among South Korean consumers, Hyundai Department Store announced on September 10 that it has sold out of its 10,000 eco-friendly fruit gift sets ahead of the Chuseok holiday. These sets, notably free of plastic packaging, mark a significant shift in the company’s approach [...]

Seoul Expands Pet Care Services for Single-Person Households

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 [...]

Everland’s New Rose Variety Shows Promise in Anti-Aging Research

YONGIN, Sept. 11 (Korea Bizwire) – Everland, a major theme park and resort complex in South Korea, announced on September 10 that its newly developed rose variety, Perfume Everscape, has demonstrated significant antioxidant properties. The findings were published in the Science Citation Index Expanded (SCIE) international journal, “Chemical and Biological Technologies in Agriculture.” Roses have long [...]

POSCO Pioneers Steel for Hyperloop, Supplying European Test Track

SEOUL, Sept. 11 (Korea Bizwire) – In a significant step towards the future of transportation, POSCO, the South Korean steel giant, has become the world’s first manufacturer to produce specialized steel for hyperloop systems, supplying it to a European test track. On September 10, POSCO announced its participation in the inauguration ceremony of the European Hyperloop [...]

South Korean Telecoms Revive Offline Launch Events as iPhone 16 Makes Its Debut

SEOUL, Sept. 11 (Korea Bizwire) – With South Korea joining the list of first-wave release countries for the new iPhone, major telecommunications companies are seizing the opportunity to resurrect their offline launch events, abandoned since the iPhone 12 release. This marks a return to aggressive marketing strategies in the competitive smartphone market. Industry sources revealed on [...]