BUSAN, Nov. 6 (Korea Bizwire) – In a significant upgrade to its municipal services, the city of Busan announced on November 5 the launch of Finding All, a new citizen-participation platform that combines blockchain and artificial intelligence technologies to streamline the process of locating lost items. The platform emerged from Busan’s Blockchain Specialized Cluster Creation Project, [...]
SEOUL, Nov. 4 (Korea Bizwire) — South Korean online high-fashion gallery jente has launched its official global service to make inroads into markets in different regions, its officials said Monday. According to the officials, jente’s global platform with English language services is now available for access across the world. The platform will feature products from [...]
SEOUL, Nov. 4 (Korea Bizwire) — Kia Corp., South Korea’s second-largest automaker, said Monday it has released a revamped version of its K5 midsize sedan with an improved value proposition and a suite of feature upgrades. The latest K5 features expanded safety and convenience options across its trims, with Kia adding a new entry-level trim [...]
SEOUL, Nov. 4 (Korea Bizwire) – In a significant nod to the growing global popularity of Korean instant noodles, Indonesia’s leading noodle manufacturer has unveiled a new Korean Ramyeon product line featuring K-pop sensation NewJeans, as international companies increasingly capitalize on the K-food phenomenon. Indomie, a subsidiary of Indonesian food giant Indofood and one of the [...]
JEJU, Nov. 3 (Korea Bizwire) – A new variety of gold kiwifruit from Jeju Island, uniquely shaped like a heart, is making its way to consumers’ tables, the Jeju Agricultural Research and Extension Services announced on November 2. Named ‘Heart Gold,’ this new brand represents a new cultivar called ‘Gamhwang,’ a hybrid of Hongshim and Okcheon [...]
SEOUL, Oct. 31 (Korea Bizwire) — Hyundai Motor Co. on Thursday unveiled the concept of its upcoming passenger hydrogen fuel cell electric vehicle (FCEV) named Initium that comes with an extended driving range and ample hydrogen fuel storage capacity. Initium is a concept by Hyundai that reflects the product and design direction of a passenger [...]
SEOUL, Oct. 31 (Korea Bizwire) – LG Electronics is entering the modular housing market with its new LG Smart Cottage, a compact dwelling that integrates artificial intelligence-enabled appliances with advanced heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) technology. The South Korean technology giant announced on October 30 that it has launched a dedicated website for the Smart [...]
SEOUL, Oct. 30 (Korea Bizwire) – Kia Motors made its first foray into the pickup truck market on October 29, unveiling the Tasman at the 2024 Jeddah International Motor Show, marking a significant expansion of the South Korean automaker’s vehicle lineup. The mid-size pickup truck, developed under the theme “Dive into a New Dimension,” represents more [...]
SEOUL, Oct. 30 (Korea Bizwire) — Hyundai Motor Co. on Wednesday unveiled a teaser image of its upcoming all-electric Ioniq 9 sports utility vehicle, highlighting its massive-yet-sleek exterior design. The teaser for the three-row electric SUV presents the overall silhouette and the model’s elongated wheelbase. Hyundai said the Ioniq 9 draws inspiration from the sleek [...]
SEOUL, Oct. 24 (Korea Bizwire) – Kia Motors unveiled teaser images and video on October 24 of its refreshed Sportage SUV, marking the first major update to the popular compact SUV in three years. The Sportage, Kia’s flagship compact SUV now in its 31st year of production, has sold more than 7.6 million units globally, cementing [...]