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South Korean Army’s 23rd Guards Brigade Conducts Tactical Training in Subzero Temperatures

DONGHAE, Feb. 2 (Korea Bizwire) – Amid the ongoing subzero temperatures, the Army’s 23rd Guards Brigade is currently engaged in cold-weather tactical training exercises. The training, which began on January 29 and will continue until February 2, focuses on enhancing mission execution capabilities in winter operational environments, validating operational plans, and honing operational capabilities through field [...]

Innovative Exhibition Showcases Automated Hotel Services, Including Robotic Mini-Bars

SEOUL, Jan. 25 (Korea Bizwire) — Hotel Fair 2024, an exhibition showcasing the current state of the hospitality industry, opened on January 24 at COEX in Seoul. Participating companies displayed their focus on automation and unmanned systems, drawing significant interest from visitors. Among the highlights was StayOrder’s tablet kiosk, which handles hotel front desk tasks such [...]

Rare Gathering of Mandarin Ducks Spotted Near Seoul’s Jungnangcheon Stream

SEOUL, Jan. 19 (Korea Bizwire) — In an unusual occurrence, a flock of about 200 mandarin ducks, designated as Natural Monument No. 327 in South Korea, was recently spotted near Yongbi Bridge along the Jungnang Stream in Seoul. While it’s common to see one or two mandarin ducks in the country, such a large group sighting is [...]

Rare Four-Yolk Eggs Discovered in South Korea

SEOUL, Jan. 16 (Korea Bizwire) — A resident of Chilgok, North Gyeongsang Province, experienced a rare surprise on January 10 when they cracked open an egg to find it contained four yolks. This event, reported by Yonhap News on January 15, is considered even more unlikely than winning the lottery. After making the discovery while preparing fried [...]

Live-Fire Drills Conducted by Military in Response to North Korean Threats

SEOUL, Jan. 2 (Korea Bizwire) – The Army conducted live-fire artillery and mechanized unit maneuver drills Tuesday to reinforce readiness against possible North Korean provocations in the new year, its officials said. The exercise took place in areas near the front line, involving the Capital Mechanized Infantry Division and the 2nd Quick Response Division, among [...]

South Korean Telecom Companies Target AI and Mobility at CES 2024

SEOUL, Dec. 26 (Korea Bizwire) – As the 2024 Consumer Electronics Show (CES) — the premier global event in IT and consumer electronics — draws near, the South Korean telecommunications sector is actively preparing to delve into fresh opportunities within the realms of artificial intelligence (AI) and mobility technology. On December 25, SK Telecom announced it [...]

Cold Wave, Heavy Snow Hit S. Korea; More Snow Expected over Weekend

SEOUL, Dec. 17 (Korea Bizwire) – South Korea was gripped by a cold wave and heavy snow Saturday, with lower temperatures and more snow expected over the weekend, the state weather agency said. The Korea Meteorological Administration (KMA) issued heavy snow warnings for the country’s central and western areas. As of 10 a.m., the interior [...]

U.S. Soldiers Illuminate Dongducheon Streets with Acts of Kindness: Delivering Briquettes to Local Families in Need

DONGDUCHEON, Dec. 13 (Korea Bizwire) – In a heartening display on Wednesday, members of the 2nd Infantry Division, donned in blue aprons, volunteered their time to deliver essential briquettes to families facing hardships in Dongducheon. A commendable turnout of over 180 soldiers actively participated, distributing 2,500 briquettes among nine deserving families. Officers and enlisted personnel formed [...]

Kia’s EV9 Clinches Top Honors as Europe’s Safest Car with Five-Star Euro NCAP Rating

SEOUL, Dec. 9 (Korea Bizwire) – Kia’s expansive electric Sport Utility Vehicle (SUV), the EV9, has recently been recognized as the safest car in Europe. The announcement came on Thursday, with Kia revealing that the EV9, introduced in March of this year, has secured a five-star rating from the European New Car Assessment Program (Euro [...]

Seoul Metro Introduces AI-Powered Language System for Seamless Subway Experience for Tourists

SEOUL, Dec 5 (Korea Bizwire) –To make it easier for tourists in Seoul, the subway system has set up a “foreign language simultaneous conversation system” using fancy tech like artificial intelligence. They started testing it on Line 4 at Myeongdong Station on December 4. At first, they put the system in the customer safety room [...]