SEOUL, Sept. 22 (Korea Bizwire) – A recall order has been issued for imported electric kickboards, including those from Xiaomi that Coupang imports from China, due to potential electric shock and fire risks. In addition, strollers, toys and name stickers commonly used by elementary school students at the start of new semesters were also recalled. This [...]
SEOUL, July 27 (Korea Bizwire) — Major personal mobility applications post warnings against drunk riding at night, but the number of drunken people who failed to overcome such temptation is not insignificant in South Korea. In particular, as it’s difficult to hail a taxi at night in downtown areas in recent days, it’s not a [...]
SEOUL, July 13 (Korea Bizwire) – A revised Road Traffic Act that mandates the creation of exclusive parking spaces for personal mobility vehicles such as electric kickboards took effect on Tuesday. The legal revision guides users of personal mobility vehicles to park in designated spaces by mandating the installation of safety signs and lines for parking [...]
SEOUL, Aug. 26 (Korea Bizwire) — The number of accidents involving individual mobility vehicles such as electric scooters and kickboards has nearly doubled over the past year. Experts say the government needs to rapidly modify regulations such as speed standards regarding these types of vehicles. The number of accidents involving personal mobility vehicles such as [...]