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Ulsan City to Establish Assessment System for Electric and Hydrogen Car Collisions

Ulsan City to Establish Assessment System for Electric and Hydrogen Car Collisions

ULSAN, May 15 (Korea Bizwire) — The Ulsan Metropolitan Government said Sunday it has been selected by the Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy for a project aimed at ensuring the performance and safety of primary components for electric and hydrogen cars. This project facilitates collaboration between local governments specializing in hydrogen and electric vehicle [...]

COVID-19: S. Koreans Shun Hotels, Sleep in Car Instead

COVID-19: S. Koreans Shun Hotels, Sleep in Car Instead

SEOUL, May 7 (Korea Bizwire) — Outdoor activities are on the rise as the coronavirus outbreak stabilizes in South Korea, but products that help people minimize contact with others are still gaining popularity. WeMakePrice Inc., a local open market operator, said Wednesday that sales of camping gear designed to help people to sleep in their [...]

New AI Voice Assistant Minimizes Driver Distractions

New AI Voice Assistant Minimizes Driver Distractions

DAEJEON, Nov. 12 (Korea Bizwire) — A team of South Korean researchers has developed an in-car voice assistant based on artificial intelligence (AI) communication technology that avoids initiating conversation with the driver when it is determined that it would be a distraction. The Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology said Monday that a research [...]

Government Lowers Car Tax to Jump-start Economy

Government Lowers Car Tax to Jump-start Economy

SEOUL, Jul. 19 (Korea Bizwire) — A tax imposed on new car owners known as the special consumption tax will be lowered temporarily until the end of the year starting with car purchases made today. For example, consumers who buy a mid-sized sedan for 20 million won will be paying 430,000 won less tax due [...]