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South Korean Telecom Companies Target AI and Mobility at CES 2024

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

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

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

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 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 [...]

Amidst Rising Tensions, U.S. Military Reveals Training Images in Proximity to DMZ

Amidst Rising Tensions, U.S. Military Reveals Training Images in Proximity to DMZ

SEOUL, Nov. 30 (Korea Bizwire) – The U.S. Indo-Pacific Command has released photos of a U.S. Army chemical corps company conducting joint drills with South Korean forces near the Demilitarized Zone (DMZ) amid heightened tension along the border with North Korea. American soldiers from the 59th Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear Company have been training together [...]

South Korean Corporate Giants Unite to Propel Busan’s Bid for 2030 World Expo Host City

South Korean Corporate Giants Unite to Propel Busan’s Bid for 2030 World Expo Host City

  SEOUL, Nov. 26 (Korea Bizwire) – Major South Korean corporations, including Samsung Electronics, LG Electronics, Hyundai Motor, Lotte and SK Group, are making a concerted effort to bolster Busan’s bid to host the 2030 World Expo. In Paris, Samsung Electronics strategically placed supportive messages for the expo bid on billboards across key locations such [...]

League of Legends World Championship Finals in Seoul: T1 Triumphs in Spectacular Showdown, Setting Records and Cementing Esports Legacy

League of Legends World Championship Finals in Seoul: T1 Triumphs in Spectacular Showdown, Setting Records and Cementing Esports Legacy

SEOUL, Nov. 19 (Korea Bizwire) – The Gocheok Sky Dome in Seoul, South Korea, brimmed with excitement from early afternoon on November 19th for the culmination of the League of Legends World Championship, the globe’s premier esports event. The 18,000-seat arena filled rapidly, while Gwanghwamun Square in Seoul mirrored the fervor. Despite the biting winds, [...]

Hyundai Motor Group Revs Up Support for 2030 Busan World Expo Bid with Art Car Extravaganza in San Francisco

Hyundai Motor Group Revs Up Support for 2030 Busan World Expo Bid with Art Car Extravaganza in San Francisco

SEOUL, Nov. 14 (Korea Bizwire) – Hyundai Motor Group is intensifying its efforts to bolster the 2030 Busan World Expo bid through a distinctive art car exhibition in San Francisco, USA. On Tuesday, Hyundai Motor Group revealed plans to showcase 14 art cars featuring the Ioniq 5, EV6, and G80 electric models at the Asia-Pacific [...]