SEOUL, Sept. 2 (Korea Bizwire) — Nearly 60% of electric vehicle (EV) charging stations in South Korea are installed underground, according to a recent government report, raising concerns about fire safety and emergency response capabilities in a country rapidly embracing electric mobility. The data, released by the Ministry of Environment to lawmaker Lim Lee-ja of the [...]
SEOUL, Aug. 21 (Korea Bizwire) – Automotive companies in South Korea are pushing forward with their new electric vehicle launch schedules despite public concerns over EV safety, with key players actively campaigning to debunk unsubstantiated myths surrounding safe charging practices. The latest fears surrounding EVs began after a spontaneous fire that began in a parked Mercedes-Benz [...]
SEOUL, Aug. 16 (Korea Bizwire) – In a bid to allay consumer concerns about electric vehicle (EV) safety, Hyundai Motor Company and Kia Corporation have unveiled their latest Battery Management System (BMS) technology, a crucial development in their ongoing efforts to improve EV reliability and performance. The South Korean automakers announced on August 15 that the [...]
SEOSAN, Aug. 15 (Korea Bizwire) – In the wake of recent electric vehicle (EV) fires, local governments across South Korea’s South Chungcheong Province are rushing to implement safety measures, marking a shift from their previous focus on promoting EV adoption through subsidies. The city of Seosan is at the forefront of these efforts. City officials said [...]
SEOUL, Aug. 13 (Korea Bizwire) – A recent electric vehicle fire in an underground parking garage has ignited fears among the public and drawn criticism of the government’s disjointed response to the incident. The fire, which occurred on August 1 in the Cheongna district of Incheon, has intensified what some are calling “electric vehicle phobia.” Critics [...]
SEOUL, Aug. 5 (Korea Bizwire) – South Korea is set to develop an artificial intelligence (AI) video analysis system aimed at preventing railway accidents caused by human error, such as train operator mistakes. The Korea Transportation Safety Authority (KTSA) recently commissioned a research project titled Development of AI-assisted Train Operation Support Technology. This initiative seeks to [...]
SEOUL, Jul. 29 (Korea Bizwire) – Lee, a 29-year-old office worker, has decided to cut back on the dawn delivery service she once used once or twice a week. Her decision came after learning about the tragic death of a delivery driver in his 40s who was swept away by floodwaters while making early morning deliveries [...]
SEOUL, Jul. 5 (Korea Bizwire) – All consumer products tested for electromagnetic field (EMF) exposure in the first half of this year have met safety standards, according to a government report released on July 4. The Ministry of Science and ICT announced that 38 products across 13 categories were examined, with exposure levels ranging from 0.69% [...]
SEOUL, Jul. 4 (Korea Bizwire) — Combined investment made by the South Korean aviation industry to ensure safe air travel rose 38 percent on-year in 2023 to reach over 5.8 trillion won (US$4.18 billion), government data showed Thursday. According to the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport, the combined spending on air travel safety by [...]
SEOUL, Jun. 24 (Korea Bizwire) – The Korea Occupational Safety and Health Agency (KOSHA) announced on June 23 that it is distributing multilingual safety and health educational materials to help foreign workers better understand industrial accidents and work more safely. In response to the growing number of foreign workers in various industries, particularly shipbuilding, where serious [...]