SEOUL, Nov. 1 (Korea Bizwire) — LG Electronics Co. said Wednesday that it will provide its in-vehicle infotainment system for two models of Hyundai Motor Co.’s luxury brand Genesis. The 2024 Genesis G80 and the new GV80 Coupe will be equipped with LG’s webOS for Automotive platform, streaming a variety of content, including YouTube, from [...]
SEOUL, Nov. 1 (Korea Bizwire) — CJ Olive Young Corp., the distribution unit of South Korean food-to-cosmetics conglomerate CJ Group, on Wednesday opened a foreigner-focused outlet in Seoul as travelers return to the country after years of the COVID-19 pandemic. CJ Olive Young’s outlet in Myeongdong, central Seoul, underwent a large-scale renewal to serve as [...]
SEOUL, Nov. 1 (Korea Bizwire) – As the issue of teenage drug use becomes increasingly severe, the Seoul Metropolitan Office of Education has made the decision to implement a drug prevention education program for high school seniors in Seoul who have completed the national college entrance exam. The Seoul Metropolitan Office of Education announced on Tuesday [...]
SEOUL, Oct. 31 (Korea Bizwire) — South Korea’s leading mobile carrier KT Corp. on Tuesday unveiled its large artificial intelligence (AI) model, Mi:dm, in a bid to expand its AI business to the manufacturing, financial, education and public sectors, as well as the global market. KT said its new AI model is the first large-scale [...]
SEOUL, Oct. 30 (Korea Bizwire) –The inaugural “hydrogen-powered cleaning vehicle” is set to make its debut in Dongjak-gu, Seoul. Until this point, hydrogen-powered vehicles were primarily limited to passenger cars, buses, and cargo vehicles. However, this marks the first instance where a specialized hydrogen vehicle is designed for waste collection and transportation purposes. These innovative [...]
SEOUL, Oct. 27 (Korea Bizwire) – LG Chem announced on Thursday its intention to establish a plastic circulation system by producing eco-friendly plasticizer, a key ingredient in flooring materials, using discarded PET bottles from everyday life. A plasticizer is a vital additive that enhances the flexibility and elasticity of PVC, primarily used in the production of [...]
SEOUL, Oct. 27 (Korea Bizwire) – POSCO E&C announced on Thursday that it had developed a multi-layer welding automation engineering technology for application in steel bridge construction. This new process, developed in collaboration with POSCO, allows for precise adjustments of electric current, voltage, welding speed, and type, based on the type and thickness of the steel [...]
SEOUL, Oct. 25 (Korea Bizwire) – Kia Corp., South Korea’s second-largest automaker, said Wednesday it plans to sell refurbished used cars produced by the company, similar to the program launched by its larger affiliate, Hyundai Motor Co., this week. The company announced it will start selling refurbished secondhand Kia units, including both electric vehicles (EVs) [...]
SEOUL, Oct. 25 (Korea Bizwire) – Smilegate Hope Studio announced the launch of Korea’s first gamified donation platform, Hope Studio, on Tuesday. Hope Studio stands as an interactive platform that brings together partners, donors, and gamers in a collective effort to address societal challenges. This platform seamlessly merges the realms of donation and volunteer activities with [...]
SEOUL, Oct. 24 (Korea Bizwire) — Hyundai Motor Co. on Tuesday began selling refurbished used cars produced by the company and its luxury brand Genesis, with a goal of selling 5,000 certified secondhand models within the year. The company launched its “Hyundai Certified” and “Genesis Certified” initiatives under which customers can purchase secondhand models that [...]