SEOUL, Oct. 12 (Korea Bizwire) — The treatment cost for pedestrians injured due to the fault of electric kickboard users will be paid in advance by the car insurance of the pedestrians or their families. The Financial Supervisory Service is known to have issued a notice of amendment last month stating that the definition of [...]
SEOUL, June 3 (Korea Bizwire) — The number of accidents involving electric kickboards more than doubled last year, fire authorities in Seoul said Wednesday. The two-wheeled vehicle has gained popularity among youth due to speed and convenience, especially during the COVID-19 outbreak as people shun public transport for fear of infection. The Seoul Metropolitan Fire [...]
SEOUL, June 3 (Korea Bizwire) — The Seoul Southern District Court sentenced a defendant referred to only as ‘A’ (49) to 14 months in jail with a stay of execution for three years. The defendant was charged after hitting a pedestrian with his electric kickboard in a state of inebriation. While intoxicated, he rode an [...]
SEOUL, Jul. 11 (Korea Bizwire) — Electric kickboards will now be legally allowed on bicycle paths. Although limited to certain areas and under strict regulations, electric kickboards are being legalized on bicycle paths for the very first time. The Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy decided on Wednesday to make a special exemption to allow [...]