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CJ's canteen service wing partners with Hanwha Robotics to upgrade food services
SEOUL -- CJ Freshway, the canteen service and food ingredient distributor wing of South Korea's CJ Group, has partnered with Hanwha Robotics, Hanwha Group's robot-specialized subsidiary, to upgrade the food service value chain through the commercialization of autonomous cooperative robots, also known as collaborative robots. The adoption of cooperative robots in South Korea is accelerating as more business operators who seek to lower their operating costs are choosing robo
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Boy band Seventeen to headline music festival 'Lollapalooza' in Berlin
SEOUL -- Multinational boy band Seventeen is set to engage with global fans in Berlin through Lollapalooza, a renowned international music event, as its headliner. The 13-member band will participate in the annual music festival along with English singer-songwriter Sam Smith and Martin Garrix, a Dutch DJ and record producer. According to Pledis Entertainment, the group's agency, Seventeen will headline the Lollapalooza Berlin, a two-day event scheduled to take place starting
March 14, 2024 -
Spending on private tutoring breaks record again
SEOUL -- South Korean families are shelling out more than ever for private tutoring, with costs exceeding 27 trillion won ($20.5 billion) in 2023. This marks a 4.5 percent increase from the previous year and the third consecutive year of record-breaking spending. High school students are the main drivers of this growth, according to the Ministry of Education and Statistics Korea. Their private education costs surged by 8.2 percent. The high cost of private education is a majo
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LG joins global accord to prevent deceptive AI content from interfering with elections
SEOUL -- LG AI Research, the artificial intelligence technology wing of South Korea's LG Group, has joined the ranks of global tech companies that formed an accord to prevent the use of deceptive AI content from interfering with elections across the world in 2024. While various types of AI technologies are utilized globally to make people's lives better, some are used to deceive and create chaos in societies by spreading false or misleading information. Malicious AI conten
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Seoul to expand AI-based translation service for foreign subway passengers
SEOUL -- Seoul's subway operator will expand its artificial intelligence-based interpretation service that can help non-Korean-speaking foreigners communicate with subway workers. The real-time interpretation service uses a transparent organic light-emitting diode (OLED) display which shows spoken words translated and converted into text. The AI-based service that provides 13 languages including English, Chinese, and Japanese, will be installed at 11 stations in the capital ci
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Virtual artist 'iaaa' performs debut song 'Our Season' at SXSW event in Texas
SEOUL -- iaaa, a virtual artist created by South Korean content startup Studio Meta-K, was showcased at the South by Southwest (SXSW) event in Austin. The virtual human performed her debut song titled "Our Season" at the event designed to celebrate the fusion of various fields, including technology, film, music, and education. iaaa is a member of Studio Meta-K's virtual artist group "Season." She made her debut in February 2024 as a special host on "R
March 13, 2024 -
KIMCHEERS opens offline premium kimchi store targeting savvy domestic and foreign consumers
SEOUL -- KIMCHEERS, an innovative kimchi maker, has opened its first premium offline store to attract young consumers and foreign tourists with creatively designed bottles containing kimchi that retains the authentic flavors of traditional Korean pickled vegetables, reminiscent of recipes passed down by seasoned kimchi masters. Kimchi, a traditional Korean side dish, is typically crafted by fermenting cabbage or radish with a blend of red chili powder, garlic, and ginger. Its glob
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Webtoon app service Kakao Piccoma ranked world's 35th highest-grossing app publisher
SEOUL -- Data released by a global web service market analyst firm revealed that Kakao Piccoma, the Japanese webtoon subsidiary of South Korea's web service giant Kakao, secured the 35th spot among the world's highest-grossing app publishers. Webtoons, initially known as webcomics, are digital comic books optimized for viewing on smartphones and other digital devices like tablets. Originating in South Korea in the mid-2000s on web portals like Daum (operated by Kakao) and
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Defense contractor LIG Nex 1 accelerates first missile supply deal with US government
SEOUL -- LIG Nex 1, a prominent South Korean defense contractor, is expediting discussions with the United States government to finalize an export deal for the "Bigung" 70mm laser-guided anti-ship rocket system. While South Korean companies have previously supplied weapon parts and components to the U.S. government, the adoption of Bigung would mark the first time a South Korean full weaponry system is integrated into Washington's arsenal. The impetus for this develo
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S. Korea's iconic football stadium becomes main stage for K-pop concerts
SEOUL -- Seoul World Cup Stadium, an iconic football stadium in western Seoul, has become the primary stage for K-pop artists following the remodeling project on Jamsil Sports Complex in southern Seoul. With a capacity of about 45,000 people, this World Cup stadium is regarded as a "dream stage" among South Korean artists, requiring substantial ticket sales potential and immense popularity to host concerts. Seoul World Cup Stadium, constructed in the western district of
March 13, 2024
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Fanda Cup 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 executive members
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Tech firms present AI solutions at 'World IT Show 2024' in Seoul
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LS Eco Energy to supply ultra-high-voltage cables to Danish energy firm
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Korea increasingly losing AI talent abroad: report
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HD Hyundai signs deal to build 4 warships for Peruvian Navy
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BLACKPINK's Jennie stays on Billboard chart for 16 consecutive weeks
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Spring outing at biggest park in central Seoul
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Cho Kuk's final day of election campaign