DAEJEON, Dec. 12 (Korea Bizwire) – South Korean researchers have developed drone technology capable of conducting search operations in forests and valleys where GPS signals are unavailable, the Electronics and Telecommunications Research Institute (ETRI) announced on December 11. The innovative system applies simultaneous localization and mapping (SLAM) technology – commonly used in autonomous robots – to [...]
HOENGSEONG, Aug. 8 (Korea Bizwire) – In the picturesque foothills of Gujeolsan Mountain, a call for help echoed through the Georyu 119 Safety Center on the morning of July 27. A resident, trapped in their home by a menacing hornet’s nest, pleaded for assistance. This scenario, while alarming, is not uncommon in South Korea, where hornet [...]
SEOUL, June 1 (Korea Bizwire) – In a novel approach to combat mosquitoes and other pests, Gangnam District in Seoul has become the first area in the South Korean capital to launch a drone squad for targeted insecticide spraying. At a ceremony on May 31 at Neulbeot Neighborhood Park, Gangnam officials unveiled their new drone unit [...]
JEJU, May 9 (Korea Bizwire) – On the scenic vacation of island of Jeju, South Korea, an innovative initiative is using drones to assist with beach cleanups and a range of public services, highlighting the region’s embrace of cutting-edge technologies. According to Jeju provincial authorities, a special project will be launched on the islands of Chagwido [...]
SEOUL, Mar. 6 (Korea Bizwire) — Police have passed strengthened regulations to lower noise from rallies and demonstrations and allow the use of drones to collect evidence of any illegal acts during such assemblies, officials said Wednesday. The revision to the enforcement decree of the Assembly and Demonstration Act was approved Monday as part of [...]
CHANGWON, Feb. 8 (Korea Bizwire) – Flying drones in the skies of Jinhae District in the city of Changwon, renowned for its beautiful cherry blossoms, could result in fines up to 4 million won for violating aviation safety laws. Jinhae is a military zone, home to the Korean Navy and U.S. forces, as well as a [...]
SEOUL, Sept. 27 (Korea Bizwire) – Wild boars are known to traverse densely wooded ridges with steep slopes and engage in foraging activities in areas with fewer trees and gentler slopes, followed by resting in densely wooded hills. The National Institute of Biological Resources (NIBR) announced on Tuesday that it has developed standardized wild boar detection [...]
SEOUL, March 20 (Korea Bizwire) — The Jeju provincial government has announced that it will be introducing a commercial drone delivery service, for the first time in the country, later this year. The Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport and the Korea Institute of Aviation Safety Technology selected 15 cities and provinces for the drone [...]
INCHEON, Feb. 24 (Korea Bizwire) — High-end drones will be deployed on large vessels operated by South Korea’s Coast Guard to monitor Chinese boats engaging in illegal fishing activities, officials said Thursday. The Coast Guard announced that it will invest 28 billion won (US$21.4 million) by 2028 to purchase 144 additional drones for 32 large [...]
CHANGWON, Jan. 5 (Korea Bizwire) — Birds are suffering from drones flying over the Junam Reservoir, a migratory bird habitat in Changwon, South Gyeongsang Province. According to the city government, some citizens are flying drones over the reservoir to observe the habitat of the migratory birds, thus posing threats to them. During this season, tens [...]