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Korean Scientists Develop Biodegradable Electronic Film, Paving Way for Eco-Friendly Electronics

DAEJEON, Sept. 26 (Korea Bizwire) – In a breakthrough that could revolutionize the electronics industry’s approach to sustainability, researchers from the Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST) and Polytechnique Montréal have jointly developed the world’s first fully biodegradable electrically active film. The research team, led by Myung Jaewook from KAIST’s Department of Civil and [...]

Hyundai Department Store’s Eco-Friendly Fruit Gift Sets Sell Out in Pre-Chuseok Rush

SEOUL, Sept. 11 (Korea Bizwire) – In a sign of growing environmental consciousness among South Korean consumers, Hyundai Department Store announced on September 10 that it has sold out of its 10,000 eco-friendly fruit gift sets ahead of the Chuseok holiday. These sets, notably free of plastic packaging, mark a significant shift in the company’s approach [...]

Korea Forest Service Unveils Innovative Firefighting Tools with Eco-Friendly Solutions

DAEJEON, Jul. 31 (Korea Bizwire) – The Korea Forest Service has designated two new products as innovative solutions for combating forest fires, the Korea Forest Promotion Institute announced on July 29. The products, a solid fire extinguishing agent and a fire retardant, were developed by Daemyung Hitech Co., Ltd. through the Forest Science and Technology Commercialization [...]

Asiana Airlines Transforms Retired Uniforms into Eco-Friendly Bags

SEOUL, Jul. 17 (Korea Bizwire) – Asiana Airlines announced on July 16 that it will launch a line of bags and pouches made from recycled uniforms, embracing the concept of upcycling. The South Korean carrier has partnered with 119REO, a fashion brand known for upcycling firefighters’ protective gear, to create these innovative products. The collaboration aims [...]

6 Out of 10 Car Owners Consider Buying Eco-friendly Vehicle: Poll

SEOUL, Jun. 25 (Korea Bizwire) — Over 6 out of 10 automobile owners consider choosing eco-friendly vehicles as their next car, a poll showed Tuesday. According to the poll conducted recently by consumer data platform Open Survey on 1,500 adults, 39.7 percent of car owners said they were considering a hybrid car primarily as their [...]

Busan Int’l Mobility Show to Spotlight Eco-friendly Vehicles

SEOUL, Jun. 13 (Korea Bizwire) — The 2024 Busan International Mobility Show (BIMOS) will bring eco-friendly vehicles to the forefront this month, according to organizers and industry sources Thursday, as the biennial trade show struggles to maintain its influence moving forward. BIMOS is scheduled to open June 28 for a 10-day run at the BEXCO [...]

As Prices Soar in South Korea, Eco-Friendly Purchases Take a Back Seat

SEOUL, Jun. 4 (Korea Bizwire) – Park, a 30-year-old office worker, recently made an uncharacteristic choice while shopping online: Instead of her usual environmentally friendly detergent, she added a regular brand to her virtual cart. Since starting to live independently in 2021, Park had used biodegradable sponges, shampoo bars and other eco-friendly products. But with prices [...]

Demand for Eco-Friendly Offices Soars as Seoul’s Green Certifications Double, Report Finds

SEOUL, May 31 (Korea Bizwire) – As corporations strive to respond to environmental crises by implementing decarbonization strategies, interest in eco-friendly offices has surged, according to a report released on May 30 by JLL, a global real estate services firm. The report reveals that the proportion of Grade A offices in Seoul with green certifications has [...]

S. Korea’s Auto Exports Up 2.7 Pct in Q1 on Eco-friendly Models

SEJONG, Apr. 11 (Korea Bizwire) – South Korea’s auto exports moved up 2.7 percent on-year in the first quarter of 2024 on the back of strong demand for eco-friendly models, data showed Thursday. The combined value of car shipments came to US$17.5 billion in the January-March period, with the export volume reaching 690,000 units, according [...]

Vehicle Registrations Up 1.7 Pct in 2023 on Eco-friendly Models

SEOUL, Jan. 19 (Korea Bizwire) — The accumulated number of registered vehicles in South Korea rose 1.7 percent in 2023 from a year earlier on strong demand for environmentally friendly models, government data showed Friday. Car registrations came to 25.95 million units as of end-December, up from 25.5 million units a year ago, helped by [...]