SEOUL, Sept. 11 (Korea Bizwire) – Volkswagen’s official dealer in South Korea announced on September 10 the launch of a limited edition model that maximizes the dynamic appeal of the Golf GTI. The new Golf GTI Limited Edition is set to captivate enthusiasts with its enhanced aerodynamics and exclusive design elements. This special edition model features [...]
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, [...]
SEOUL, Sept. 10 (Korea Bizwire) — Kia Corp. has ranked first among automotive brands operating in India in terms of overall customer experience, the South Korean company said Tuesday, citing local industry data. According to Kia, the company ranked first, with a score of 45.84 percent, in the overall customer experience index survey conducted by [...]
SEOUL, Sept. 10 (Korea Bizwire) – The disparities in South Korea’s apartment market are becoming increasingly pronounced, with a widening gap between the capital region and other parts of the country, according to a recent report on real estate auctions. Data released on September 9 by GG Auction, a specialist in foreclosure and public auction information, [...]
SEOUL, Sept. 10 (Korea Bizwire) – A comprehensive survey released on September 9 reveals that golf has become increasingly popular in South Korea, with nearly 17% of adults participating in the sport at least once last year. The Korea Golf Association (KGA) conducted a nationwide study of 10,000 adults aged 20 to 70 across 17 cities [...]
SEOUL, Sept. 10 (Korea Bizwire) – In a tech-savvy approach to curbing public smoking, Seoul’s Seocho District is launching an innovative QR code-based service on September 9 to help residents and visitors locate designated smoking and non-smoking areas. The service, which expands on a pilot program initiated last year, allows users to scan QR codes on [...]
SEOUL, Sept. 10 (Korea Bizwire) – In a move to address growing safety concerns and maintain customer loyalty, Mercedes-Benz Korea announced on September 9 that it plans to distribute charging vouchers worth 300,000 won to owners of its electric vehicles. Mathias Vaitl, president of Mercedes-Benz Korea, communicated this decision in an email titled “A Message of [...]
SEOUL, Sept. 10 (Korea Bizwire) – South Korea’s Ministry of Employment and Labor is preparing to conduct a labor inspection of Coupang, the country’s leading e-commerce company, following a series of worker deaths in recent months. Kim Min-seok, the Vice Minister of Employment and Labor, addressed the issue during a plenary session of the National Assembly’s [...]
SEOUL, Sept. 10 (Korea Bizwire) – A performance of Puccini’s “Tosca” at the Sejong Center for the Performing Arts took an unexpected turn on September 8 when world-renowned soprano Angela Gheorghiu disrupted the show, igniting a heated debate about artistic etiquette and cultural expectations in the classical music world. The incident occurred during the third act [...]
BERLIN, Sept. 10 (Korea Bizwire) – At IFA 2024, Europe’s largest consumer electronics trade show, industry giants Samsung and LG have taken a markedly different approach to their exhibits, emphasizing artificial intelligence (AI) integration over showcasing individual products. This strategy, while highlighting the companies’ vision for interconnected smart homes, has left some attendees yearning for the [...]