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Interference with Ambulances to be Punished by Up to 5 Years in Prison

Interference with Ambulances to be Punished by Up to 5 Years in Prison

SEOUL, Oct. 3 (Korea Bizwire) — The legal grounds for punishing interference with ambulances has been created, the fire agency said Saturday. The National Fire Agency said the revisions to the laws related to relief operations passed the National Assembly last month, which are expected to be made public this month. The revised laws stipulate [...]

Kakao Launches Navigation App for Ambulances

Kakao Launches Navigation App for Ambulances

SEOUL, Jun. 19 (Korea Bizwire) — Kakao Mobility said Tuesday it will develop navigation and call guidance services exclusively for ambulances. Kakao Corp.’s transportation unit will develop the service through participation in the “Artificial Intelligence-based Emergency Medical System Development” project supported by the Ministry of Science and ICT and the National IT Industry Promotion Agency. [...]

Fact Check: Are South Korean Ambulances Subject to Traffic Laws?

Fact Check: Are South Korean Ambulances Subject to Traffic Laws?

SEOUL, Jan. 13 (Korea Bizwire) – The story of an ambulance driver facing prosecution after a car accident last week caused uproar in South Korea. The private ambulance carrying a two-month-old infant ran a red light, according to police, before colliding with an SUV while traveling from one hospital in North Chungcheong Province to another in [...]