SEOUL, June 2 (Korea Bizwire) — A fiber made from recycled fishing nets by Hyosung TNC Corp. will be utilized in the production of outdoor garments. The textile manufacturer said Thursday that it has partnered with outdoor brands such as The North Face and K2 to incorporate its Regen Ocean Nylon into this year’s spring [...]
HAENAM, June 2 (Korea Bizwire) — Empty granaries in rural areas are being transformed into vibrant spaces that embrace the ideas of young entrepreneurs. In the southwestern county of Haenam, a recent initiative has been launched to renovate vacant areas and provide them to young people for their business ventures. Among the two granaries, one has [...]
GOYANG, May 31 (Korea Bizwire) — In a progressive move aimed at curbing juvenile delinquency and reducing crimes in public restrooms during late-night hours, the Goyang Police Station in Goyang, Gyeonggi Province has recently announced the installation of cutting-edge high-frequency sound speakers. These advanced audio devices emit a discreet “beep” sound that is barely audible [...]
GOYANG, May 23 (Korea Bizwire) — A municipal government is planning to introduce a longevity congratulations payment for senior residents who reach the milestone of their 100th birthday, starting this month. The Goyang city government in Gyeonggi Province said Monday it will provide a one-time congratulations payment of 1 million won (US$763) to the bank [...]
SUWON, May 23 (Korea Bizwire) — The Gyeonggi provincial government is considering the provision of “social participation income” to delivery workers, in line with its support for artists and individuals with disabilities. Participation income, a key initiative led by Gyeonggi Gov. Kim Dong-yeon, aims to guarantee incomes for individuals who generate social value but are [...]
YESAN, May 22 (Korea Bizwire) — A local pig farm has adopted a ventilation system typically utilized in chip factories to combat unpleasant odors. A two-story pig farm spanning 2,997 square meters was established in Yesan, South Chungcheong province last month. Externally, the building bears resemblance to a museum or government office. Farm owner Park [...]
SEOUL, May 21 (Korea Bizwire) —Samsung Electronics’ ‘Sharing Kiosks’ have achieved remarkable success, surpassing the company’s initial goal of 100 million won within two weeks of the campaign’s launch. The kiosks enable employees to contribute 1,000 won automatically using their employee ID cards. As of 5 p.m. on May 17, the donations collected through the [...]
SEOUL, May 19 (Korea Bizwire) — South Korean refiner HD Hyundai Oilbank Co. has announced its plan to sell DEVELON mini excavators at its gas stations. This initiative, in collaboration with construction machinery manufacturer HD Hyundai Infracore Co., aims to expand the sales channels for mini excavators and generate revenue through brokerage fees. Mini excavators [...]
SEOUL, May 19 (Korea Bizwire) — A research team from the Korea Institute of Energy Research (KIER) said Thursday they have developed technology capable of converting agricultural waste, such as corn cobs, into levulinic acid. This acid serves as an intermediate material for aviation biofuel production. Levulinic acid is the final oxidized form derived from [...]
SEOUL, May 18 (Korea Bizwire) — A number of new artificial intelligence (AI) services that enable readers to better enjoy webtoons are being released. Naver Webtoon, South Korea’s leading webtoon platform, recently launched a beta service called Toon Filter on its app. It transforms uploaded photos into artworks created by popular web comic artists. The [...]