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KT works with American book publisher to release digital IPTV English education content
SEOUL -- South Korea's major telecom company KT has worked with Scholastic, an American children's book publisher, to create internet protocol television English education content for kids. Video content designed to teach commonly used English words will be released every week on Genie TV, an internet cable TV service run by KT. According to KT, Scholastic has distributed books to 165 countries and about 83 percent of public schools in the United States use the book publish
2023-06-01
BTS' digital single 'Take Two' to be released ahead of 10th debut anniversary
SEOUL -- Big Hit will roll out BTS' digital single "Take Two" prior to the seven-member band's 10th debut anniversary. All members participated in the song including two members currently fulfilling their compulsory military service -- J-Hope and Jin. The group debuted on June 13, 2013. The new single will be released at 1 p.m. (0400 GMT) on May 31, Big Hit said through its social media platform Weverse. The agency added: "We sincerely express our gratitude t
2023-05-31
N. Korea admits failed launch of rocket carrying military spy satellite
SEOUL -- Pyongyang has admitted that the launch of the rocket carrying North Korea's first military spy satellite has failed and crashed into the Yellow Sea, North Korea's state-operated Korea Central News Agency reported. A projectile was fired by North Korea at 6:27 a.m. (2127 GMT) on May 31 and it flew southwards from Dongchang-ri some 110 kilometers (68 miles) northwest of Pyongyang over Baekryeong Island, a South Korean island located near the Northern Limit Line. Acco
2023-05-31
LIG Nex1 to install illegal drone detector at South Korea's main domestic airport
SEOUL -- LIG Nex1, a defense contractor in South Korea, has secured an order worth two billion won ($1.5 million) to install a drone detector at Gimpo International Airport in western Seoul. The anti-drone project is designed to protect aircraft, facilities, and airport users by identifying the location and movement of illegal drones. Gimpo International Airport used to be the largest airport in South Korea until Incheon International Airport opened in March 2001. South Korea has
2023-05-31
BTS' RM to become official ambassador for S. Korea's agency for retrieval of unreturned soldiers
SEOUL -- K-pop boy band BTS' leader RM will become an ambassador for the Agency for KIA Recovery & Identification under South Korea's defense ministry. The agency focuses on the excavation and retrieval of the remains of unreturned soldiers. The Ministry of Defense Agency for KIA Recovery & Identification is an agency that operates special units of teams that are deployed to the frontlines of the Korean War to find the remains of soldiers and send them back home to
2023-05-31
LG Chem starts construction of fourth carbon nanotube plant in western region
SEOUL -- LG Chem, the chemical unit of South Korea's LG Group, has started the construction of its fourth carbon nanotube plant to meet global demands for the promising material used in the production of electric vehicle batteries, aircraft hulls, semiconductors, and auto parts. The operation of the fourth plant would expand the company’s production capacity to 6,100 tons from the current 2,900 tons. Carbon nanotube (CNT) materials have about the same level of electricity
2023-05-31
Unexpected North Korean missile attack alert wakes Seoul up
SEOUL -- Sounds of air raid sirens broke the silence of early morning in Seoul at about 6:30 a.m. (2130 GMT) on May 31. Without disclosing the source of the urgent notice, emergency text messages were sent out by the Seoul city government, telling citizens to get ready to evacuate. Naver, South Korea's most popular web search portal, was temporarily put out of service due to heavy internet traffic by people trying to figure out what was going on. However, despite the fuss, Seou
2023-05-31
Hanwha Aerospace invests in American secondary battery technology startup
SEOUL -- In a bid to acquire the next-generation secondary battery technology for the company's eco-friendly future mobility businesses, Hanwha Aerospace, a global defense solution company, made an investment into Forge Nano, an American startup specializing in secondary battery material technologies. Large-capacity secondary batteries are the core factor in the electric-powered vehicle sector. Secondary batteries are also used in the renewable energy sector to store electricit
2023-05-30
Amorepacific to beef up hair loss treatment business
SEOUL -- South Korea's top beauty product maker Amorepacific has hosted a conference to discuss women's hair loss with scalp experts from different countries including the United States and Japan. The South Korean company aims to roll out an anti-hair loss product based on its know-how in hair research. Government data showed that more than 240,000 South Koreans received medical services because of hair loss and female patients accounted for about 44.2 percent. According to
2023-05-30
POSCO Group and SKC forge partnership to collaborate in future secondary battery businesses
SEOUL -- South Korea's steel-making conglomerate POSCO Group and SKC, the chemical material manufacturing wing of SK Group, have forged a partnership to collaborate in future businesses in the global secondary battery market predicted to reach $300 billion by 2030. Secondary batteries are basically rechargeable batteries that are used in people's everyday lives. Large-capacity secondary batteries are especially crucial in the electric vehicle sector where lithium-based
2023-05-30
S. Korea unveils roadmap to attract 700,000 foreign patients by 2027
SEOUL -- South Korea aims to attract 700,000 foreign patients by 2027 through various methods such as easing immigration procedures. Through a medical tourism project, the country will create clusters where visitors can enjoy hot springs and explore tourist spots after receiving health care services. Data released by South Korea's health ministry showed that about 248,000 foreign patients visited South Korea to receive medical treatments in 2022, up 70.1 percent from a year ago
2023-05-30
N. Korea to launch first military spy satellite in June to monitor US military activities in real-time
SEOUL -- North Korea will launch its first military spy satellite in June to monitor military activities of the United States and its allies in real-time, Pyongyang's state-operated news agency reported on May 30. Through a statement released by the Korea Central News Agency (KCNA), Ri Pyong-chol, vice-chairman of the Central Military Commission of the Workers' Party, said that a military reconnaissance satellite would be launched in June to monitor military acts of the U.S
2023-05-30
Shinsegae Department Store launches multilingual wholesale platform for South Korean apparel brands
SEOUL -- The department store division of South Korea's retail conglomerate Shinsegae Group has officially launched a wholesale platform for South Korean fashion brands. Shinsegae aims to incubate various talented designers through the multilingual platform called “Kfashion82” targeting the global K-fashion market. According to data released by the Korea Federation of Textile Industries, South Korea's apparel item exports to Britain, France, Italy, and the Unite
2023-05-30
Massive electromagnetic interference shielding facility to be established in industrial city of Daegu
SEOUL -- A state investment of 10.5 billion won ($7.9 million) will be allocated to construct a massive electromagnetic interference shielding test facility in South Korea's southern industrial city of Daegu. The testbed will provide a safe environment for researchers and private companies to demonstrate autonomous vehicles and drones. An electromagnetic interference (EMI) shielding facility plays a crucial role in the development phase of wireless communication technologies, p
2023-05-29
BTS' Suga completes solo concert in Indonesia
SEOUL -- BTS' lead rapper Suga has completed his solo concert in Jakarta. A total of 30,000 spectators attended the three-day event that began on May 26. "Thank you for enjoying (my concert). Today is not the end," the 30-year-old said after completing his concert in Indonesia's capital city. The artist showcased "Haegeum," the title track of his solo album "D-Day," and other rap songs such as "Daechwita" and "August D." The
2023-05-29
Romanian labor law expert advises S. Korea to rebuild work-life balance environment
SEOUL -- Corneliu Bente, the president of Romania's national labor law expert union, has urged that South Korean firms should create a work culture that places importance on work-life balance. The president, who is also a lecturer at Romania's labor relations expert training center "LexAcademy Romania," said low fertility rate would be maintained if citizens are excessively focused on their career. Currently, South Korea's labor law allows 40 hours of regular
2023-05-26
S. Korea to lead food safety policies in Asia-Pacific region through consultative body 'APFRAS'
SEOUL -- South Korea was selected to lead food policies through a consultative body for heads of food regulators in the Asia-Pacific region. The joint body was founded to establish a safe food distribution infrastructure and handle various problems in the global food sector. The consultative body called "Asia-Pacific Food Regulatory Authority Summit (APFRAS)" was launched to respond to rapidly changing food environments and issues in the Asia-Pacific region, the Ministry
2023-05-26
[OPINION] "Memorial Day – Reflection and Renewal"
KENOSHA -- Memorial Day, celebrated on May 29, is cause for contemplation as well as ceremonies. Parades featuring people in uniform – those currently serving, those who
2023-05-26
S. Korea succeeds in launching homemade rocket into space
SEOUL -- South Korea has successfully launched the Korea Space Launch Vehicle-2 (KSLV-2), known as "Nuri" rocket, putting satellites into orbit at an altitude of 550 kilometers (341 miles). A state-run research station in Antarctica has also communicated with the homegrown rocket's main satellite. The third Nuri carrying a commercial satellite started at a rocket launch site located in Goheung some 330 kilometers south of Seoul at 6:24 p.m (0924 GMT) on May 25. The ro
2023-05-25
Big Hit to host festival in Seoul to celebrate BTS' 10th debut anniversary
SEOUL -- BTS' agency will greet fans through "2023 BTS FESTA", an online festival that will be held in June to celebrate the group's 10th debut anniversary. The seven-member band debuted on June 13, 2013. Big Hit, the band's agency, uploaded a promotional video of BTS FESTA on Twitter to tell fans about the annual event, which will begin on June 12. Without disclosing specific information, the agency said the 14-day festival will take place at various attracti
2023-05-25
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