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Seoul Launches Free Arisu Vending Machines to Provide Clean Water for the Homeless

Seoul Launches Free Arisu Vending Machines to Provide Clean Water for the Homeless

SEOUL, Dec. 5 (Korea Bizwire) – The Seoul Metropolitan Government announced on Tuesday the installation of complimentary Arisu vending machines at Seoul Station Plaza in Jung-gu, Seoul, a support center for the homeless. The term “Arisu” originates from an old Korean word denoting the Han River and the Yalu River, now serving as the brand [...]

Seoul Unveils Breakthrough Technology to Improve Tap Water Quality

Seoul Unveils Breakthrough Technology to Improve Tap Water Quality

SEOUL, Nov. 2 (Korea Bizwire) – The Seoul Metropolitan Government announced on Wednesday the development of innovative technology for efficiently blending carbon dioxide and ozone, essential components for improving the quality of tap water, during the production process of Arisu, Seoul’s tap water brand. Carbon dioxide plays a crucial role in enhancing water purification efficiency by [...]

Seoul to Spend 700 Bil. Won to Expand Arisu Purification Capacity Amid Hike in Tap Water Demand

Seoul to Spend 700 Bil. Won to Expand Arisu Purification Capacity Amid Hike in Tap Water Demand

SEOUL, Oct. 12 (Korea Bizwire) – In the first eight months of this year, Seoul’s tap water production, branded as ‘Arisu,’ averaged 3.05 million tons per day. Each Seoul citizen received an average daily water supply of 301 liters.  To effectively meet the growing demand for tap water, the Seoul Metropolitan Government announced plans to increase [...]

Seoul to Produce Bottled Water Using Certified Recycled Plastic

Seoul to Produce Bottled Water Using Certified Recycled Plastic

SEOUL, April 23 (Korea Bizwire) — Seoul is set to produce bottled Arisu using certified recycled materials from PET bottles, making it the first in Korea to do so. This move will contribute to the revitalization of the domestic market for recycled plastic for food, and the city expects it will encourage ‘bottle-to-bottle’ recycling. Arisu [...]

Seoul’s Tap Water Unlikely to Transmit Coronavirus

Seoul’s Tap Water Unlikely to Transmit Coronavirus

SEOUL, March 24 (Korea Bizwire) — How safe is Arisu, Seoul’s tap water, when the coronavirus continues to spread? The Seoul Metropolitan Government explained Monday that Arisu is perfectly safe to drink since the virus is completely eradicated during the purification process. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and World Health Organization [...]