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[INTERVIEW] S. Korean longevity expert hopes for inclusive infrastructure for all ages
SEOUL -- Longevity researcher Park Sang-chul has encouraged South Korea to create an infrastructure where anyone can engage in social and economic activities regardless of their age. The gerontologist anticipates a growing demand for such systems due to the significant increase in the number of healthy elderly individuals resulting from advancements in science and medical technologies. South Korea is an aging country where about 30 percent of the population would consist of people
January 25, 2024 -
[INTERVIEW] S. Korean atomic force microscope developer hopes for ecosystem for novel technologies
SEOUL -- Ultra-precision microscope developer Park Systems hopes for South Korea to create an infrastructure where talented scientists can receive support for creating novel technologies. The company, specializing in devices capable of measuring and detecting in nanometer levels, has secured the top position in the global market for atomic force microscopy, overtaking competitors like United States-based Bruker and Oxford Instruments based in Britain. The atomic force microscope (
January 16, 2024 -
[INTERVIEW] Saudi Arabian envoy anticipates S. Korea's greater influence in Saudi's smart city construction project
SEOUL -- Saudi Arabian Ambassador to South Korea Sami M. Alsadhan anticipates greater influence from South Korea's private sector in the Middle Eastern country's mega smart city construction project. Currently, a consortium led by Samsung C&T, a Samsung Group unit specializing in trade, investment and construction, and Hyundai E&C, a major builder affiliated with South Korea's Hyundai auto group, is involved in building "NEOM," a smart city powered by rene
December 27, 2023 -
KAVKAS appoints Jeonbuk University Professor Ryu Kown-ha as new president
SEOUL -- Koreanischer Altstipendiaten Verein der Konrad Adenauer Stiftung (KAVKAS), an organization of South Korean scholars who obtained their doctoral degrees with scholarships from Germany's Konrad Adenauer Foundation, has appointed a new president. Through a general meeting, KAVKAS said on December 15 that Professor Ryu Kwon-ha was appointed as the scholar association's new president. The 62-year-old professor from Jeonbuk University's Department of Media Communicati
December 15, 2023 -
[INTERVIEW] Canadian envoy hopes to level up fellowship with S. Korea formed during Korean War
SEOUL -- The bilateral relationship between South Korea and Canada, established in 1963, has deep historical roots dating back to Canada's significant involvement in the Korean War (1950~1953). During the Korean conflict, more than 27,000 Canadian troops were deployed to South Korea. Since then, Canada has maintained a continuous presence in South Korea and is currently striving to enhance companionship by strengthening partnerships in various sectors, including the economy,
November 16, 2023 -
[INTERVIEW] Brazilian ambassador hopes to upgrade science and technology cooperation with S. Korea
SEOUL -- Brazil is ready to strengthen science and technology cooperation with South Korea and achieve remarkable advancements in various sectors including green energy, engineering, and pharmaceuticals. During the 64 years of diplomatic relations, South Korea has mainly exported manufactured products such as car parts and imported Brazil's raw materials including oil, ethanol, and soybeans. Data released by Brazil's finance ministry showed that Brazil's trade volume
September 27, 2023 -
[INTERVIEW] Elderly people soothe loneliness with AI companion robots
SEOUL -- An 84-year-old woman rocks her body from side to side while listening to a South Korean song "A Girl from Casba," sung by a robot caretaker. "What kind of a grandchild would entertain me like this one," the South Korean woman living in New York said with a huge smile on her face after singing along to the old Korean pop music. The doll-like robot spoke to Kang Deung-ja as a granddaughter would do to her grandmother. "Hyodol," the
September 21, 2023 -
[INTERVIEW] 'Hydrogen will become mainstream fuel for heavy-duty vehicles and airplanes in future'
SEOUL -- In 2019, former South Korean President Moon Jae-in unveiled a new energy roadmap for the country's "hydrogen economy," which was designed to support South Korean companies secure their firm leadership in the global hydrogen fuel cell industry. The roadmap was also part of South Korea's big plan to gradually reduce its dependency on fossil fuels and achieve carbon neutrality by 2050. The country had aimed to operate more than 28 hydrogen charging stations fo
August 1, 2023 -
[INTERVIEW] 20-year-old FTA should be modernized to improve market access: Chilean envoy
SEOUL -- The bilateral relationship between South Korea and Chile was formed in 1962 and the two countries have followed a similar path in which the state becomes the driver for the country's major development projects to pursue efficient economic development and thorough management of administrative bodies and state-operated organizations. In 2003, Chile became South Korea's first-ever Free Trade Agreement (FTA) partner, opening a new door to the outside world for South Ko
July 28, 2023
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Photo shows BTS' V wearing Army antiterrorism unit uniform
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VIDEO: Photojournalism exhibition being held at Gwanghwamun
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Mysterious cat deaths spark fear among pet lovers in Korea
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Korea's largest nuclear energy expo to take place in Busan
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Billboard, Kakao Entertainment join hands to promote K-pop
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Paraguay to adopt Korean as second foreign language subject
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Panda Cup essay contest to promote exchanges between Korean, Chinese youths
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LS Materials breaks ground for EV aluminum parts factory in southern city
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Samsung to implement six-day workweek for executives
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Tech firms present AI solutions at 'World IT Show 2024' in Seoul