SEOGWIPO, Jul. 29 (Korea Bizwire) – In early 2023, Chung Eui-sun, the chairman of Hyundai Motor Group, directed his executive team to develop a “firefighter recovery vehicle” after learning that only 10 such vehicles existed nationwide, and they were aging rapidly. Chung suggested utilizing the company’s hydrogen bus technology for this purpose. The initiative was sparked [...]
PARIS, Jul. 29 (Korea Bizwire) – A Japanese right-wing commentator has drawn attention for his criticism of South Korea’s reduced Olympic presence at the Paris Games, characterizing it as symbolic of the nation’s decline. Katsumi Murotani, a prominent conservative figure in Japan, penned a column in the Weekly Fuji, a sister publication of the Sankei Shimbun, [...]
SEOUL, Jul. 29 (Korea Bizwire) — The main opposition Democratic Party (DP) on Monday criticized the government for failing to prevent a Japanese gold mine associated with Korea’s wartime forced labor from being listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. On Saturday, the UNESCO World Heritage committee decided to add the controversial mine as a [...]
SEOUL, Jul. 29 (Korea Bizwire) – In a groundbreaking technological feat, Samsung Electronics announced on July 28 that it successfully used its Galaxy S24 Ultra smartphones to live broadcast the 2024 Paris Olympics opening ceremony. This innovative approach was the result of a collaboration between Samsung, the International Olympic Committee (IOC), and Olympic Broadcasting Services (OBS). [...]
SEOUL, Jul. 29 (Korea Bizwire) – A recent study by a civic group has raised concerns about the electromagnetic fields (EMF) emitted by portable electronic devices, particularly neck fans that are popular during summer months. The Center for Environmental Health, a citizens’ advocacy group, reported on July 28 that its measurements of four types of neck [...]
SEOUL, Jul. 29 (Korea Bizwire) – The South Korean Ministry of Environment and POSCO DX have joined forces in an innovative environmental, social, and governance (ESG) initiative aimed at reducing wildlife-vehicle collisions on the country’s roads. On July 26, the two entities signed a memorandum of understanding at POSCO DX’s Pangyo office in Seongnam, Gyeonggi Province. [...]
SEOUL, Jul. 26 (Korea Bizwire) – In the quiet countryside of South Korea, a surprising trend is emerging. Towns like Gurye in South Jeolla Province, Yangyang in Gangwon Province, and Hadong in South Gyeongsang Province are experiencing a tourism renaissance, despite their dwindling official populations. These rural communities, each with fewer registered residents than a single [...]
JEJU, Jul. 26 (Korea Bizwire) – A new study reveals that nearly three-quarters of women in their 20s and 30s on South Korea’s Jeju Island view lifelong singlehood positively, highlighting shifting attitudes towards marriage among the younger generation. The research, conducted by a group of Jeju Provincial Council members called “Happy Youth in Jeju,” surveyed 418 [...]
SEOUL, Jul. 26 (Korea Bizwire) – A recent survey conducted by KB Kookmin Card has shed light on South Koreans’ attitudes towards summer vacations, revealing a nation split on the necessity of travel. The study, released on July 25, found that 56.6% of respondents believe “travel is necessary” during the summer break, while 43.4% feel it [...]
SEOUL, Jul. 26 (Korea Bizwire) – In a significant move to address climate change and bolster its export competitiveness, South Korea plans to establish a national industrial supply chain carbon data platform as early as 2026. This public-private initiative aims to facilitate the exchange of carbon data between companies linked through supply chains. The Ministry of [...]