SEOUL, June 16 (Korea Bizwire) — Amid a growing trend towards avoiding person-to-person interaction due to the spread of the coronavirus, a new type of advertising called “untact marketing” is prevailing in the South Korean automobile market. The newly-coined term “untact” refers to non-face-to-face contact. According to industry sources on Saturday, this type of marketing [...]
SEOUL, June 16 (Korea Bizwire) — As the economic slump prolongs due to the outbreak of the coronavirus, an increasing number of people are seeking to generate extra income by selling used items while pursuing practical consumption. According to app analysis firm Wise App, the used item transaction app Danggeun Market saw its number of [...]
SEOUL, June 15 (Korea Bizwire) – The worldwide spread of the coronavirus is accelerating the rise of so-called ‘untact’ culture across various fields of society. The number of people visiting no-caddie golf courses in South Korea has surged in recent months, compared to the same period last year. XGOLF, a golf course reservation platform, reported [...]
SEOUL, May 19 (Korea Bizwire) — The coronavirus pandemic is giving way to so-called ‘untact’ (no contact) services such as online shopping and delivery applications as a new alternative for the service industry. Experts argue that policy support is in order to allow new business models to settle in the market as untact services are [...]
SEOUL, April 27 (Korea Bizwire) – As the novel coronavirus pandemic drags on, so-called ‘untact’ technology is garnering attention around the world. Among the new innovations, drive-through services, which allow people to shop while remaining in the comfort of their own cars, have seen significant interest as they can reduce the risk of infection. Recently, [...]
SEOUL, April 24 (Korea Bizwire) — A Korean-bred racing horse has been put up for auction through YouTube live broadcasting for the very first time. A landscape changed by the coronavirus outbreak, YouTube live broadcasting is being spotlighted as a new platform for ‘untact’ methods of exchanging animals. An auction for Korean-bred racing horses, held [...]
SEOUL, April 24 (Korea Bizwire) — With the increasing popularity of so-called ‘untact’ consumption, gift services are gaining attention in the e-commerce industry. SSG.Com, the online shopping unit of retail conglomerate Shinsegae, reported that sales of online gift services in March and April were 43.2 percent and 50 percent higher, respectively, than last year. Among [...]
SEOUL, April 22 (Korea Bizwire) — In the aftermath of the coronavirus outbreak, the so-called “untact” trend is taking root in the performing arts world. In the midst of these developments, various band performances and DJing performances in the Hongdae neighborhood of western Seoul are being aired online to those staying at home. The Hongdae [...]
SEOUL, April 21 (Korea Bizwire) — As demand for social distancing is expanding, a local movie theater has started to offer ‘untact’ screening services. CJ CGV, South Korea’s largest multiplex cinema chain, announced Monday that the new ‘untact cinema’ will open at the Yeouido franchise. Pick-up boxes at the theater, replacing convenience stores, allow customers [...]
SEOUL, April 20 (Korea Bizwire) — The National Police Agency has begun a new system using ‘untact detectors’ to identify drivers under the influence without conducting breath tests. The new system replaces previous breathalyzers, aiming to reduce the risk of coronavirus transmission. The new alcohol testing device can be used to measure the driver’s blood [...]