SEOUL, Dec. 19 (Korea Bizwire) — The Seoul city government said Tuesday it will launch an all-inclusive monthly transit pass service starting next month, offering unlimited access to the city’s subway and buses at a fixed price of 62,000 won (US$47.36). The Climate Card, set to debut on Jan. 27, will be the first in the country to offer an eco-friendly transit pass [...]
SEOUL, Dec. 19 (Korea Bizwire) – LG Electronics has announced a strategic partnership with global automotive glass company Saint-Gobain Sekurit to introduce a cutting-edge transparent antenna for motor vehicles, a move signaling significant advancements in automotive communication technology. This innovative product will be showcased to automotive clients at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) 2024 in Las [...]
BUSAN, Dec. 18 (Korea Bizwire) – In the port city of Busan, a new magazine that translates roughly to “Neighborhood Bathhouse” in English is capturing the essence and cultural significance of local bathhouses, a fading yet cherished community staple. This publication is a project of the urban branding company Site Branding’s in-house team, “Smooth Bath Research [...]
SEOUL, Dec. 15 (Korea Bizwire) – A new era of communication has dawned with the introduction of real-time translation services during phone calls, powered by Artificial Intelligence (AI) technology on smartphones. SK Telecom announced on December 14 the launch of ‘A.Dot Interpretation Call,’ a service that offers real-time translation during iPhone calls. Users can select the [...]
SEOUL, Dec. 14 (Korea Bizwire) — South Korea’s SK Group said Thursday it will present its corporate vision of a low-carbon technology-led future at the upcoming CES 2024 next month. SK’s seven affiliates, including SK Inc., SK hynix Inc., SK Innovation and SK Telecom Co., participating in the four-day annual U.S. tech show will jointly [...]
SEOUL, Dec. 12 (Korea Bizwire) — Canadian coffee brand Tim Hortons said Tuesday it will open 150 outlets in South Korea within five years as it plans to open its first store in southern Seoul on Thursday. Tim Hortons has decided to enter the Korean market, which has a vibrant coffee market where coffee consumptions [...]
SEOUL, Dec. 8 (Korea Bizwire) – In a highly anticipated move, Samsung is gearing up to launch its latest semi-premium smartphone, the Galaxy S23 FE, in the domestic market, heightening consumer expectations a day before its official release. According to industry reports, Samsung is set to release the Galaxy S23 FE in South Korea on December [...]
SEOUL, Dec. 6 (Korea Bizwire) – A unique convenience store offering a diverse selection of over 200 ramen varieties has made its debut. Convenience store chain CU launched the industry’s inaugural ‘K-Ramen Specialty Convenience Store’ in Hongdae, Mapo-gu, Seoul, centering its theme around ramen—a product category that has been a driving force behind recent convenience store [...]
SEOUL, Dec. 5 (Korea Bizwire) – On December 1, the Seoul Metropolitan Government officially launched TABA, a dedicated taxi-hailing application tailored for foreign tourists. The initiative stems from the city’s ongoing support for the collaboration between Globaleur, a travel-focused startup, and a private company, to create a user-friendly taxi-hailing service for international visitors. Conventional taxi-hailing services [...]
SEOUL, Dec. 2 (Korea Bizwire) —As the year-end festivities approach, leading hotels in Seoul are captivating customers with a series of Christmas products, with particular attention drawn to a 300,000 won hotel cake. According to industry insiders, The Shilla Seoul is offering a limited-edition cake called “The Taste of Luxury,” priced at 300,000 won. This [...]