SEOUL, Dec. 30 (Korea Bizwire) — Manuals for the systematic and safe rescue of whales and turtles that have been washed ashore or caught in nets have been created for the first time in South Korea. The Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries has produced a draft of a Manual for the Rescue and Treatment of [...]
SEOUL, Dec. 29 (Korea Bizwire) — South Korea’s science ministry said Sunday it will allocate 26.9 billion won (US$23.2 million) in 2020 to further expand the country’s innovative drone capabilities. Of the total, 13 billion won will be used to secure original technologies, with 6.7 billion won to go drones that make use of 5G [...]
SEOUL, Dec. 27 (Korea Bizwire) — In order to overcome the low birthrate, which has become a serious problem, government ministries and agencies have come up with a series of measures. A pilot project will be launched in some parts of the country to provide a government subsidy when expectant mothers purchase eco-friendly agricultural products. [...]
SEOUL, Dec. 27 (Korea Bizwire) — Roads in downtown areas mainly designed for cars only will be renovated to ensure the safety of pedestrians. The Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, and Transport announced on Wednesday new plans to create a pedestrian-first road environment. Roads used to be designed primarily for cars, with a specific focus on [...]
SEJONG, Dec. 24 (Korea Bizwire) — South Korea’s Cabinet on Tuesday approved a plan to lower tariff rates on 77 products next year to bolster the country’s industrial competitiveness and stabilize prices of domestic goods. The products covered by a tariff quota include crude oil, liquefied natural gas and cobalt sulfate, a key ingredient in [...]
SEOUL, Dec. 20 (Korea Bizwire) — The government plans to support small-lot-size production of automobiles and boost the car tuning industry. The Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport announced on Thursday that it has come up with a follow-up plan for the Car Tuning Industry Promotion Plan revealed in August. The follow-up plan will amend [...]
SEOUL, Dec. 17 (Korea Bizwire) — South Korea is aiming to stay ahead of rivals in the field of artificial intelligence (AI) by 2030 to bolster its economy and improve the living standards of its citizens, the science ministry said Tuesday. Under the national strategy, the country plans to leverage its prowess in memory chips [...]
SEJONG, Dec. 10 (Korea Bizwire) — The government on Tuesday announced a plan to lower the level of the country’s toxic fine dust to that recommended by the World Health Organization (WHO) by 2040. The plan is part of the 5th National Environment Comprehensive Plan (NECP), which was resolved for a “green society” at a [...]
SEJONG, Dec. 10 (Korea Bizwire) – South Korea’s public organizations increased their purchases of eco-friendly cars, including hydrogen fuel cell automobiles, this year in line with a new energy drive that centers on cutting the use of fossil fuels, data showed Tuesday. Eco-friendly cars accounted for roughly 70 percent of the combined cars purchased by [...]
SEOUL, Dec. 6 (Korea Bizwire) — Civil servants who actively handled their work based on creativity and expertise for the public good, including the improvement of unreasonable regulations, have been awarded by the government. Four officials from the Ministry of Economy and Finance, who were selected as outstanding public servants for “Active Administration,” received an [...]