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Gov’t to Strengthen Driving Ability Assessment for Elderly Transport Workers

Gov’t to Strengthen Driving Ability Assessment for Elderly Transport Workers

SEOUL, Feb. 19 (Korea Bizwire) — The government plans to tighten driving ability assessments for transport workers including bus, taxi and freight vehicle drivers that are aged 65 years or older, the transport ministry said Wednesday, a move aimed at enhancing the safety of public transportation services. The Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport said [...]

South Korea to Introduce VR Driving Tests for Elderly License Renewals

South Korea to Introduce VR Driving Tests for Elderly License Renewals

SEOUL, Feb. 13 (Korea Bizwire) — South Korea will implement virtual reality technology to help assess the driving capabilities of motorists aged 75 and older during their license renewal process, government officials announced on February 12. The initiative is part of a pedestrian safety action plan jointly developed by the Ministry of the Interior and Safety [...]

Survey Reveals Alarming Prevalence of Smartphone Use Behind the Wheel

Survey Reveals Alarming Prevalence of Smartphone Use Behind the Wheel

SEOUL, Jan. 27 (Korea Bizwire) — Despite progress in promoting safe driving habits, a significant portion of the South Korean population still use smartphones while driving or walking through crosswalks, a government data showed Thursday. According to the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport, last year’s traffic culture index reached 81.18 points, an increase of [...]

Police Consider Restricting Elderly Driving at Night, on Expressways

Police Consider Restricting Elderly Driving at Night, on Expressways

SEOUL, Mar. 12 (Korea Bizwire) — Police said they are considering restricting elderly people’s driving at night and on expressways as part of measures to improve the nation’s traffic safety. The National Police Agency (NPA) said Tuesday that it will map out comprehensive measures including law revisions by year’s end to cope with a growing [...]

Hyundai Motor Launches Education Program to Overcome Fear of Driving

Hyundai Motor Launches Education Program to Overcome Fear of Driving

SEOUL, Mar. 11 (Korea Bizwire) — Hyundai Motor Co. announced on Sunday that it will run a ‘Driving Plus’ program, a social contribution activity to help people overcome their fear of driving., along with the Citizens’ Coalition for Safety. According to Hyundai, the ‘Driving Plus’ program offers educational content that allows people to experience various [...]

No-Driving Day Draws Mixed Reviews as Fine Dust Blankets South Korea

No-Driving Day Draws Mixed Reviews as Fine Dust Blankets South Korea

SEOUL, Jan. 18 (Korea Bizwire) — The environment ministry’s ‘no-driving day’ policy to fight fine dust in the country is drawing mixed reviews. The Ministry of Environment announced on Wednesday that it is considering the idea of introducing a nationwide alternate no-driving day, and even making it mandatory, which means cars that drive on the wrong [...]