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Pulmuone selected as most admired S. Korean food company
SEOUL -- South Korea's food company Pulmuone was picked as the most respected domestic food maker by the Korea Management Association Consulting (KMAC), a major consulting group. The company has received an award from the non-profit organization, which recognizes outstanding companies based on their innovation capacity, shareholder value, and consumer trust. Pulmuone secured the top position in the general food sector based on the KMAC's survey of 11,800 people conducted b
February 28, 2024 -
S. Korean TV channel operator releases AI-produced variety show
SEOUL -- MBC, a major South Korean TV network that produced reality competition series Physical: 100, has showcased a variety show created by an artificial intelligence producer. The AI producer called "M-Phago" selected 10 human participants specializing in various fields, including a comedian, a rapper, and a doctor. M-Phago provides missions, edits videos, and determines wages. "This program is designed for outstanding members from a range of fields to carry out
February 28, 2024 -
[MWC 24] Samsung's smart health monitoring solution 'Galaxy Ring' garners attention at MWC
BARCELONA -- At the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona, Samsung attracted visitors through a smart ring designed to monitor health conditions. The wearable device called "Galaxy Ring" can be comfortably worn even during sleep. Galaxy Ring, first revealed at the MWC 2024, is available in three colors -- black, gold, and silver. A total of nine sizes will be released to fit different finger sizes. Currently, the products are displayed inside a transparent acrylic casing t
February 28, 2024 -
S. Korean battery maker Samsung SDI makes foray into Viet Nam's electric motorcycle market
SEOUL -- South Korea's battery manufacturer, Samsung SDI, has entered Viet Nam's electric motorcycle market, capitalizing on the country's transition towards clean-energy transportation. With over 65 million motorcycles registered and operational in Viet Nam as of 2022, the market presents significant opportunities for electric two-wheelers. Approximately 10 percent of newly registered motorcycles in Viet Nam are powered by battery packs, reflecting a growing trend tow
February 27, 2024 -
BTS' Jungkook ranks 10th on global single chart by international recording association
SEOUL -- Jungkook, the youngest artist of BTS, has become the only South Korean singer named in the top 10 list of the global single chart published by the International Federation of the Phonographic Industry, a nonprofit organization that represents the global recording industry. The 26-year-old secured the 10th position with his first solo album "Seven." According to the Global Single Chart released by the International Federation of the Phonographic Industry (IFPI)
February 27, 2024 -
S. Korean startup mass-produces new material for high-performance EV batteries
SEOUL -- SM Labs, a startup established by the Ulsan National Institute of Science and Technology, has achieved a breakthrough in the mass production of single-crystal clusters used as cathode electrodes in high-performance batteries designed for rapid-charging electric vehicles (EVs). This milestone comes as battery manufacturers compete to develop high-energy-density 46-series cylindrical batteries, crucial components for next-generation EVs. SM Labs' single-crystal cluster
February 27, 2024 -
Seoul to open metaverse-based safety training center for complex emergencies
SEOUL -- Seoul's fire and rescue services department created a metaverse-based safety education center where Seoulites can explore evacuation training in case of severe disasters such as an earthquake. The department will release the safety training content on Metaverse Seoul, a virtual platform in which avatar workers handle civic complaints and other administrative services. Metaverse is a virtual world where anyone can engage in many different social and economic activities
February 26, 2024 -
[MWC 24] KT showcases virtual flying passenger vehicle platform at Barcelona's mobile device exhibition
BARCELONA -- South Korea's major telecom company KT has presented a solution that realized urban air mobility flight scenarios in virtual reality at an annual mobile device exhibition in Barcelona. Using the platform called "Urban Air Traffic Management," pilots can explore multiple scenarios in a virtual world before they operate flying taxis in real life. Urban air mobility (UAM) is a next-generation ecosystem that incorporates flying passenger vehicles in urban ar
February 26, 2024 -
Online shopping mall Gmarket partners with counterpart Shoppy to expand products in Mongolia
SEOUL -- Popular ecommerce platform Gmarket has partnered with its Mongolian counterpart, Shoppy, to assist South Korean sellers in expanding their product reach. The Seoul-based online shopping mall operator aims to target consumers already familiar with South Korean products, following the successful entry of major South Korean convenience stores into the Mongolian market. The demand for South Korean products, especially food items like snacks and instant noodles, is high in Mon
February 26, 2024 -
S. Korean athleisure wear maker to open mega-sized 'pop-up store' in Japan to attract more offline customers
SEOUL -- Andar, a popular South Korean athleisure brand, will open a mega-sized, two-story pop-up store in an Osaka, Japan department store. The brand aims to attract more Japanese customers through offline experiences after gaining popularity on Japanese ecommerce platforms. Athleisure clothing gained popularity in South Korea over the last decade as people sought comfortable, versatile clothes for indoor training like Pilates and CrossFit. This trend, particularly favored by you
February 26, 2024
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Global tech firms to present smart manufacturing solutions at 'Smart Factory + Automation World' in Seoul
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Occult thriller film 'Exhuma' attracts more than 10 mln moviegoers in 35 days of release
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Education company Visang provides smart Korean language learning platform 'Klass' to Vietnamese universities
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LS Cable embarks on construction of plant for new copper foil material
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Seoul's bus labor union launches strike for first time in 12 years
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Turkish automotive association seeks partnership with S. Korean companies
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US political turmoil reflects our wider society – in 2024 and earlier elections
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S. Korean mobility solution company targets historical city as gateway to Viet Nam
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Avikus validates fuel-saving effect of self-sailing solution 'HiNAS Control'
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Hanwha's cooperative robot wing showcases robot sommelier at 'Smart Factory + Automation World'