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Seoul to Launch ‘Drone Taxi’ Service, Testing to Begin Along Han River

SEOUL, May 3 (Korea Bizwire) — A “drone taxi” service is set to begin piloting in Seoul next year. Initially, the service will be tested along the Han River between Gimpo Airport and Yeouido, as well as between Jamsil and Suseo. The Seoul Metropolitan Government and MOLIT(the Ministry of Land, Transport and Maritime Affairs) plan [...]

SK Telecom Partners with U.S. Air Taxi Startup in Developing Flying Cars

SEOUL, Feb. 7 (Korea Bizwire) — SK Telecom Co., South Korea’s top wireless carrier, said Monday it has partnered with U.S.-based Joby Aviation in developing flying cars in a move to expand its foothold in urban air mobility (UAM) services. SK Telecom said the two companies signed an agreement to form a regular consultative team [...]