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Traffic Accidents Involving Personal Mobility Devices Soar Fourfold from 2018 to 2020

SEOUL, Sept. 21 (Korea Bizwire) — Traffic accidents involving personal mobility devices, such as electric scooters, soared fourfold from 2018 to 2020, government data showed Tuesday, raising alarm over the safety of riders. According to the data from the National Police Agency, disclosed by Rep. Huh Young of the Democratic Party, the number of traffic [...]

Seoul City to Lower Speed Limit for Cars on Bike-first Roads

SEOUL, March 10 (Korea Bizwire) — The Seoul Metropolitan Government said Tuesday that it is pushing to lower the speed limit for cars on bicycle-first roads in urban areas to 20 kilometer per hour. The city government plans to introduce a ‘designated low-speed lane system’ to ensure the safety of citizens riding bicycles and personal [...]