ULSAN, Jun. 26 (Korea Bizwire) — The so-called “Yoon Chang-ho Act”, a new law with stronger restrictions for driving under the influence (DUI), is compelling drivers to exercise more caution. More drivers are using taxis or chauffeur services both night and day due to stricter DUI limits. One chauffeur company in Ulsan and Busan area [...]
SEOUL, Dec. 29 (Korea Bizwire) – “Daeri unjeon” literally translates into replacement drivers. It’s a popular service here that provides drivers for car owners unable to take the wheel after rounds of heavy drinking. According to a recent study by the Korea Institute for Industrial Economics & Trade, the number of chauffeur service operators currently [...]
SEOUL, June 28 (Korea Bizwire) – Kakao Corp, the South Korean internet giant, is planning on taking legal action against other chauffeur services, as drivers for the company’s popular “KakaoDriver” service have been victimized by improper conduct on the part of their rivals. Kakao announced on Monday, June 27, that it would file for an injunction [...]
SEJONG, Aug. 12 (Korea Bizwire) – As speculation about Daum Kakao launching a chauffeur service is building, the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport made it clear that they viewed the situation from a neutral perspective. The Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport explained that chauffeur services are classified as a free business type. “There is [...]