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S. Korean EV Industry Embraces Second Life for Used Batteries

S. Korean EV Industry Embraces Second Life for Used Batteries

SEOUL, May 7 (Korea Bizwire) — As electric vehicle sales are growing in South Korea, one big issue coming in the foreseeable future is what to do with rechargeable batteries that outlive their useful life for a vehicle. Lithium-ion batteries, a key component that determines an EV’s driving range and performance, inevitably degrade with time [...]

Koreans in their 50s and 60s in Search of Second Life

Koreans in their 50s and 60s in Search of Second Life

SEOUL, Aug. 31 (Korea Bizwire) – An increasing number of 50- and 60-somethings in Korea are getting national qualifications for technical skills, as they seek out their second life. According to a press release from the Ministry of Employment and Labor (MOEL) on Aug. 29, 63,929 out of 677,686 technical qualification certificates were issued to test [...]