SEOUL, Oct. 17 (Korea Bizwire) — Hyundai Motor Co. said Thursday it has released a revamped version of the company’s entry-level mini SUV, Casper. The new Casper builds on the iconic design of the previous model, enhancing the SUV’s rugged appearance with a more sophisticated exterior and premium interior design. Hyundai Motor said the model [...]
SEOUL, Oct. 17 (Korea Bizwire) – Volvo Cars Korea announced on October 16 that it has secured the top position in the product satisfaction (TGR) category of the “2024 Automobile Planning Survey” conducted by Consumer Insight, a leading consumer research firm in South Korea. This achievement marks Volvo’s dominance over both domestic and imported car brands [...]
SEOUL, Oct. 16 (Korea Bizwire) – Transportation-related information, particularly subway data, has emerged as the most sought-after public dataset among Seoul residents, according to a report released October 15 by the Seoul Digital Foundation. The report, titled “Seoul Public Data in My Hand,” provides insights into how citizens are engaging with the city’s open data initiative. [...]
SEOUL, Oct. 16 (Korea Bizwire) – The year 1954 marked a pivotal moment for Dokdo, South Korea’s easternmost islets in the East Sea. It was the year when the lighthouse on Dokdo first illuminated the waters, the Dokdo Volunteer Guard engaged in fierce battles with Japanese forces, and police began their permanent station on the islets. [...]
SEOUL, Oct. 15 (Korea Bizwire) – Amidst growing concerns over South Korea’s critically low birth rate, a recent survey reveals a significant increase in marriage and childbirth intentions among people in their 20s and 30s, offering a glimmer of hope for the country’s demographic challenges. The Presidential Committee on Ageing Society and Population Policy released the [...]
SEOUL, Oct. 14 (Korea Bizwire) — Kia Corp. said Monday it has released a revamped version of its Carnival minivan model with a suite of improved safety and convenience features along with upgraded value proposition. Kia has reinforced the steering control system of the Carnival to improve the model’s lane-keeping assistance feature, and has added [...]
NEW YORK, Oct. 14 (Korea Bizwire) – As Netflix gears up for the December release of “Squid Game” Season 2, the streaming giant has launched an immersive entertainment space in New York City, allowing fans to experience games similar to those featured in the hit Korean drama. The company also announced plans to open a similar [...]
SEOUL, Oct. 11 (Korea Bizwire) – Seoul Mayor Oh Se-hoon presented his vision for a smart city at the opening ceremony of the Smart Life Week (SLW) exhibition, which kicked off on October 10 at COEX in Gangnam District. The inaugural Smart Life Week, running through October 12, brings together 500 participants, including mayors and corporate [...]
SEOUL, Oct. 10 (Korea Bizwire) – Porsche Korea announced on October 10 the official launch of its new third-generation Panamera Turbo E-Hybrid, a high-performance luxury sedan that promises improved driving dynamics and efficiency. The new model, which replaces the previous Turbo S variant, combines a powerful combustion engine with an advanced electric motor, reflecting the auto [...]
SEOUL, Oct. 9 (Korea Bizwire) — The number of imported electric vehicles (EVs) newly registered in South Korea fell 40.1 percent on-year over the August-September period, data showed Wednesday, amid the public’s lingering concerns over their safety. According to data compiled by the Korea Automobile Importers & Distributors Association, 6,868 imported EVs were newly registered [...]