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Shinsegae's online fashion platform's art gallery-like offline store captivates young shoppers
SEOUL -- Clad in long padded coats and thick jackets, young ladies in their mid-20s silently stood outside an art gallery-like apparel store in eastern Seoul on a sub-zero winter day. Some 20 customers solemnly waited for the store to open, only speaking to their mates in a low murmuring voice to kill time. When the store finally opened its doors after about 15 minutes, ladies glided into a hall decorated with flowers and colorful clothing. Sweet fruity scent and low beat of lounge mus
December 16, 2022 -
[COLUMN] Is it worth pushing North Korea on human rights?
SEOUL -- Many years ago, when North Korea was hoping for diplomatic relations with the United States, authorities there spent several months considering the pros and cons of abolishing the death penalty. They thought an American embassy in Pyongyang would mean lots of American politicians visiting the country to criticize them publicly on human rights. A pre-emp
December 16, 2022 -
Ulsan creates consortium to demonstrate key equipment for electric autonomous ship
SEOUL -- A consortium to demonstrate key materials using an electric-powered self-driving ship called "Ulsan Taehwa" was established in South Korea's southern port city of Ulsan. Various vessel-related equipment makers will cooperate with research institutes to test their products through the autonomous passenger ship created as a testbed for essential devices. Ulsan Taehwa is South Korea's first vessel operated by a hybrid electric propulsion system which can als
December 15, 2022 -
State postal service tests multi-point drone delivery in western islands
SEOUL -- South Korea's state postal delivery service Korea Post has tested a multi-point delivery in seven islands located on the west coast for the first time in the country. The postal service had been testing drones to deliver medicines and other necessities to islands without a hospital or supermarket since 2018. South Korea's western and southern coastlines are dotted with hundreds of small islands with a small number of residents each. The islands are often used as sm
December 15, 2022 -
Bebefinn series to be released on Netflix in 190 countries thanks to fast-growing popularity
SEOUL -- "Bebefinn," a three-dimensional animated series featuring the five-member family of a 20-month-old baby named "Finn," will be streamed on Netflix in 190 countries with English, Spanish and Korean subtitles. The animation show created by South Korea's educational entertainment company Pinkfong went viral on YouTube as in its previous work, the "Baby Shark Dance" video. Finn is an animated child who loves to play with Baby Shark. He has four
December 15, 2022 -
Incheon International Airport signs agreement with Atlas Air Worldwide Holdings to build maintenance facility
SEOUL -- Incheon International Airport, South Korea's main gateway, has signed a formal agreement with American cargo airliner Atlas Air Worldwide Holdings, to build a maintenance, repair, and overhaul facility at the airport. The repair bay will take care of Atlas' planes in the Asia-Pacific region. Atlas Air Worldwide Holdings (AAWW) is one of the largest air cargo companies that owns Atlas Air, Polar Air Cargo and a joint venture Titan Aircraft Investments. Atlas Air and
December 15, 2022 -
Online mall Wemakeprice's transaction amount soars 23 percent thanks to live commerce content via YouTube
SEOUL -- South Korean online shopping service operator Wemakeprice saw its transaction amount soar 23 percent over the period of 66 days after the company rolled out live commerce shows, the online version of TV home shopping shows, through YouTube. The company's online shopping show involved popular online celebrities in various events such as Meokbang, an online eating performance show format, to interact and encourage viewers to buy promoted products. Wemakeprice said 14 li
December 15, 2022 -
Metaverse tech for online K-pop concerts to be developed by state research institute
SEOUL -- A prominent state research institute will develop paradigm-changing metaverse technologies so that K-pop artists perform concerts and create content while communicating with fans of all ages and conditions. A metaverse is a virtually created world where users can access using avatars -- digitally created characters -- and interact with each other. Various metaverse platforms are being developed and operated for multiple purposes including entertainment, education, social
December 15, 2022 -
State research institute partners with petrochemical company to commercialize green biotechnology
SEOUL -- A prominent state research institute has partnered with a domestic petrochemical company in an effort to accelerate the development and commercialization of green biotechnologies, the application of plants, and other photosynthetic organisms with the aim to boost agricultural or industrial production. The Korea Institute of Science and Technology (KIST) said that the institute and Isu Chemical Company jointly opened a cooperative laboratory called "Linking Lab"
December 14, 2022 -
Colorful light sculptures to be displayed in Seoul's iconic square to celebrate end of 2022
SEOUL -- Gwanghwamun Square, an iconic square located in central Seoul featuring beautiful scenery, will be created into a night view attraction with various colorful lights to provide a pleasant festive mood ideal for the end-of-the-year season. Light sculptures will be installed near a popular statue and park visited by many Seoulites to relax and spend time with their family members or friends. Gwanghwaun Square is favored by Seoulites and tourists as there are many museums and
December 14, 2022
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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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Life expectancy in South Korea decreases for first time since 2000