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More than 40% of S. Koreans feel burdened by annual healthcare bills: survey
SEOUL, April 08 (AJU PRESS) - Despite South Korea's robust national health insurance program, more than 40 percent of citizens feel burdened by their annual personal healthcare expenditures, according to survey data released by the National Health Insurance Service. In 2021, the average South Korean spent about $710 on medical services, excluding costs covered by insurance. South Korea's state-operated health insurance program is globally recognized, providing citizens and l
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AI test prep solution 'Prep.Pie' to reach universities across US by second half of 2024
SEOUL, April 08 (AJU PRESS) - "Prep.Pie," an artificial intelligence-based learning platform created by South Korean startup Mathpresso, will be available for American university students by the second half of 2024. The solution is tailored to assist students primarily studying business and STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) majors. Prep.Pie summarizes crucial information from a student's study materials and simplifies complex concepts. The AI p
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[INTERVIEW] Creating robots designed to free people from work
SEOUL, April 08 (AJU PRESS) - Inside the headquarters of South Korean robotics technology company ROBOTIS, located in southwestern Seoul, a scene reminiscent of science fiction unfolds. Tower-shaped service robots silently roam the campus, delivering drinks and snacks to employees. On the main wall in the lobby, the company motto reads: "Freedom from Work." The autonomous service robots seen here are called "Gaemi" (meaning "ant" in Korean). Both the
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Researchers find Lunit's AI X-ray analysis solution effective enough to reduce human doctors' workload
SEOUL, April 08 (AJU PRESS) - A study has shown that the adoption of an artificial intelligence-based breast cancer analysis solution can reduce the workload of human radiologists by about 70 percent. According to the research, the system called "Lunit INSIGHT MMG" can also significantly improve cancer detection accuracy. Lunit INSIGHT MMG compares and analyzes X-rays and medical images of breast cancer patients and healthy individuals. The AI solution alerts human sup
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South Korea's second homegrown spy satellite successfully launched
SEOUL, April 08 (AJU PRESS) - South Korea has successfully launched its second domestically built military reconnaissance satellite on Sunday. A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket lifted off at 7:17 p.m. U.S. Eastern Time from the Kennedy Space Center in Florida, separating the first and second stages as planned after 2 minutes and 18 seconds. This launch marks a significant step in South Korea's program to acquire five spy satellites by 2025, enhancing its ability to monitor North Korea
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Le Sserafim will promote NBA events in Asia-Pacific region
SEOUL, April 05 (AJU PRESS) - Girl band Le Sserafim will work with the National Basketball Association (NBA) to promote various NBA events in the Asia-Pacific region. The five-member band will attend NBA games and share related content on social media. NBA said on Friday that the band has been selected as the "Friends of the NBA." "We are thrilled to work with Le Sserafim, a group that embodies youth, dynamism and a genuine passion for the NBA," said NBA'
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Seminar helps Korean firms explore Indian markets
SEOUL, April 05 (AJU PRESS) - In a bid to help South Korean companies enter the Indian market, the nation's middle market enterprise federation, FOMEK, organized a seminar. Representatives from the Indian Embassy in Seoul and India's Chamber of Commerce provided insights on the Indian business environment and support plans for South Korean investment in automotive, particularly electric vehicles, and electrical and electronic manufacturing. During the forum on April 4, FOM
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Picnic mats are hot items at convenience stores thanks to cherry blossoms
SEOUL, April 05 (AJU PRESS) - South Korean convenience stores near renowned cherry blossom picnic spots have witnessed a remarkable surge in sales of picnic essentials like mats, instant noodles, ice cups, and sun protection items. The country's meteorological service forecasts the full bloom of cherry blossoms in Seoul this week. Unlike in Western countries where benches or outdoor chairs are common for picnics, South Koreans typically use picnic mats. During spring's che
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Two-day early voting begins ahead of next week's general elections
SEOUL, April 05 (AJU PRESS) - The two-day early voting began, Friday, ahead of the April 10 general elections, largely seen as a referendum on the administration of President Yoon Suk Yeol.
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Virtual artist 'iaaa' to release debut song 'Our Season'
SEOUL, April 05 (AJU PRESS) - iaaa, a virtual artist created by South Korean content startup Studio Meta-K, will drop her debut song "Our Season." Through the digital single, the 21-year-old virtual human will portray the innocence of first love, along with the nostalgic memories of spring between two people. The 173-centimeter (68-inch)-tall digital human is a member of Studio Meta-K's virtual artist group "Season." iaaa made her debut in February 2024 as
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Seoul aims to revitalize Han River into leisure, tourism hub
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Education startup Mathpresso makes TIME's top edutech company list
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Vietnamese schools adopt AI-based Korean learning platform
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VISUALS: Premier electric vehicle fair underway in Seoul
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HYBE takes legal action against NewJeans agency CEO amid management control feud
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Korea reports world's first demonstration of integrated operation of urban air mobility systems
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SNU professor to spearhead Korea's inaugural space agency
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HD Hyundai establishes new headquarters for marine energy businesses
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Video streaming services in Korea sharply raise subscription fees
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Korea launches first nanosatellite in New Zealand