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Korea’s homegrown nanosatellite successfully launches into space
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Ador CEO denies allegations, accuses Hybe of mistreating NewJeans
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[Herald Interview] 'Amid aging population, Korea to invite more young professionals from overseas'
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Nicaragua shuts down Seoul embassy
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Hybe's multilabel system tested amid conflict with Ador
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Rocket engine expert, ex-NASA exec to lead Korea's new space agency
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SNU profs to suspend treatment for one day
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SK hynix pledges W20tr to ramp up DRAM production at home
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Over-50s, men, single-person households take up majority of those filing for bankruptcy
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Pianist Cho Seong-Jin named Berlin Philharmonic's artist-in-residence
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[Photo News] New year dumplings
Standard Chartered Bank Korea CEO Park Jong-bok (third from left) attends a dumpling-making event to celebrate the new year at the bank’s headquarters in Seoul on Monday. As part of the bank’s “Diversity & Inclusion” drive, the event invited multicultural families and employees to share Korea’s traditional culture. The bank has been cooperating with the Jongnogu district office to bring the local community closer together. (Standard Chartered Bank Korea)
IndustryJan. 16, 2024
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[Photo News] Hyundai future adventure on Roblox
Hyundai Motor Group steps into the virtual space with its latest launch, Hyundai Future Adventure, on Roblox. Unveiled Monday, the game aims to captivate younger audiences by presenting Hyundai's mobility technologies in Roblox, the popular virtual gaming platform frequented by Generation Alpha and Generation Z. In the image is a Hyundai Roblox avatar in the center flanked by Boston Dynamics' robots Spot and Atlas on the right, with DAL-e, the service robot, on the left, as Hyundai
MobilityJan. 15, 2024
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[Photo News] Renault brand chief in Korea
Renault Brand CEO Fabrice Cambolive looks around the production lines of the French carmaker’s Busan plant last week. Cambolive was visiting Korea to inspect local operations, especially the development work of the “Aurora 1” project, the carmaker’s new hybrid sport utility vehicle. “Renault is preparing for a new phase in the Korean market this year. … (The Aurora 1) will certainly be a vehicle that meets the high expectations of Korean and international con
MobilityJan. 14, 2024
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[Photo News] S. Korean business moguls visit CES 2024
Leaders of major corporations in South Korea toured exhibition booths on the opening day of the CES 2024 at the Las Vegas Convention Center, in Las Vegas, Tuesday. Among those who made an appearance at the annual global tech show were SK Group Chairman Chey Tae-won, SK Executive Vice Chairman and SK On CEO Chey Jae-won, Hyundai Motor Group Executive Chair Chung Euisun, HD Hyundai Vice Chairman Chung Ki-sun, GS Group Chairman Huh Tae-soo, and Samsung Electronics Vice Chairman Han Jong-hee.
TechnologyJan. 10, 2024
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[Photo News] Coming soon
A teaser video for Samsung Electronics’ Unpacked event touting its flagship Galaxy lineup is screened on the Sphere, a new landmark in Las Vegas, Tuesday. The tech giant is scheduled to unveil its Galaxy S24 smartphones with enhanced artificial intelligence features next week in San Jose, California. (Samsung Electronics)
IndustryJan. 10, 2024
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[Photo News] OLED tunnel
Visitors pass through tunnel-like display screens at LG Electronics’ exhibition booth during the CES tech show in Las Vegas on Tuesday. Some 140 OLED screens are used to feature diverse video content running on the tech giant’s smart TV platform, webOS. (LG Electronics)
IndustryJan. 10, 2024
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[Photo News] Hyundai family
HD Hyundai Vice Chairman Chung Ki-sun (left) and Hyundai Motor Group Executive Chair Chung Euisun look around HD Hyundai's exhibition area at the CES 2024 in Las Vegas on Tuesday. As the grandsons of Chung Ju-yung, the late founder of Hyundai Group, the two business moguls are cousins. HD Hyundai is showcasing the future of construction on the back of automation technology at this year's global tech convention. (HD Hyundai)
MobilityJan. 10, 2024
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[Photo News] Era of AI screen
Samsung Electronics Executive President Yong Seok-woo, in charge of the display division, delivers a speech about the company's vision to open the "era of artificial intelligence screen," at the Samsung First Look event held on the sidelines of CES in Las Vegas on Sunday. At the event, the tech giant unveiled its third-generation AI processor, named NQ8 AI, which will support TVs to become the connector and controller of home appliances, as well as the Neo QLED 8K TV featuring the
IndustryJan. 8, 2024
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[Photo News] Wireless, transparent
LG Signature OLED T, the world's first wireless and transparent OLED TV, is displayed at the tech giant's exhibition booth for CES 2024, the world's largest tech show that kicks off in Las Vegas on Tuesday. The 77-inch TV, equipped with the Alpha 11 processor, has upgraded graphics and app processing speed. When turned off, the transparent screen offers openness to the space as well, the company said. (LG Electronics)
IndustryJan. 8, 2024
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[Photo News] Virtual flight attendant
Netmarble's Metaverse Entertainment and Korean Air said Thursday that they have collaborated to create a virtual-reality in-flight safety video, debuting this week. The video features a virtual environment called the Korean Air Safety Lounge and Lina, a digital avatar styled as a flight attendant. Utilizing visual effects and 3D technologies, including motion graphics and 3D sculptures, the video aims to convey safety information intuitively while enhancing Korean Air's brand image g
TechnologyJan. 4, 2024
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[Photo News] Pups and cups
Starbucks Korea said Thursday that it will open Friday a new branch in Guri-si, northeast of Seoul, where visitors will be allowed to bring their pets -- the first of its kind operated by a coffee franchise here. The two-story building is 644.6 square meters with a total of 143 seats. Customers can take their pets to the second floor where private booths and pet seating are prepared. Pets must be on a leash and are not allowed on the first floor where beverages are made. "We hope the Guri
CompaniesJan. 4, 2024
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[Photo News] Donation for future generation
Mirae Asset Financial Group Chairman Park Hyeon-joo (left) poses for a photo after agreeing to donate 25 percent of his stake in Mirae Asset Consulting to the group's charitable entity, Mirae Asset Hope Foundation, during a ceremony in central Seoul on Dec. 26, 2023. Aiming to give back to society, the Mirae chief plans to donate more shares in Mirae Asset Capital and Mirae Asset Global Investments to the charity in phases. (Mirae Asset Global Investments)
IndustryJan. 3, 2024
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[Photo News] First trading day of 2024
President Yoon Suk Yeol (center) attends the opening ceremony of the nation’s first stock trading day of the year at the Korean Stock Exchange in Seoul on Tuesday, becoming the first Korean president to do so. From left are Seo Yoo-seok, chairman of the Korea Financial Investment Association; Rep. Yu Eui-dong from the ruling People Power Party; Sohn Byung-doo, chairman of the Korea Exchange; Finance Minister Choi Sang-mok; Financial Services Commission Chairman Kim Joo-hyun; and Lee Bok-
MarketJan. 2, 2024
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[Photo News] Last trading day
Hana Bank's dealers monitor stock markets at the bank's headquarters in Seoul on Thursday. The benchmark Korea Composite Stock Price Index closed at 2,655.28, up by 41.78 points, or 1.6 percent, from the previous day. (Yonhap)
EconomyDec. 28, 2023
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[Photo News] Samsung AI vacuum cleaner
Samsung Electronics said Thursday it will unveil a new vacuum cleaner lineup with advanced artificial intelligence at the CES 2024 in January. The Bespoke Jet Bot Combo, a robot vacuum and mop cleaner, and Bespoke Jet AI will showcase enhanced AI features and steam cleaning to foster an easier cleaning experience for users, the company said. (Samsung Electronics)
IndustryDec. 28, 2023
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[Photo News] LG AI home manager
LG Electronics said Wednesday it will unveil its artificial intelligence smart home robot at the upcoming CES 2024 next month. The latest AI agent boasts robotics and multimodal technologies that enable it to move, learn, comprehend and engage in complex conversations. The company said the latest device will play a role as an all-around home manager and a companion to enhance users’ daily lives by lessening the burden of house chores. (LG Electronics)
IndustryDec. 27, 2023
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[Photo News] Hyundai's year-end gifts
Hyundai Motor Company has given out year-end gifts and offered cultural experiences to 1,432 children and adolescents nationwide in collaboration with ChildFund Korea as a part of its annual corporate social responsibility activities, the Korean automaker said Wednesday. Named "Santa Expedition," this year's event marking its eighth edition also invited youth to Hyundai Motorstudio Goyang in Gyeonggi Province to experience various mobility activities. (Hyundai Motor Group)
MobilityDec. 27, 2023
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[Photo News] Indian car of the year
Hyundai Motor Company's Exter, a compact SUV strategically developed to target the auto market in India, has won Indian Car of the Year 2024, the South Korean automaker said Sunday. The Ioniq 5, Hyundai Motor's all-electric vehicle, also took home the honor of Green Car of the Year at the same awards. With the COTY award, Hyundai Motor has won the top auto accolade for the eighth time, the most among all brands in India. (Hyundai Motor Group)
MobilityDec. 25, 2023
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[Photo News] Celebrating Christmas
Just a few days ahead of Christmas, South Koreans enjoy the festive moods in varying ways possible, from going to an amusement park to watch parades to sharing love through donations and gifts. The jubilant atmosphere is spotted throughout Seoul, with Christmas-themed billboards emitting vibrant colors of yuletide and Seoulites enjoying night skating at Seoul Plaza.
Social AffairsDec. 23, 2023
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[Photo News] Everland’s favorite panda mascot
Giant Bao, a massive blown-up balloon version of Everland’s popular panda Fu Bao, has become a go-to tourist attraction in the largest theme park and zoo in South Korea. It has been a year of Fu Bao -- the first panda to be born naturally in Korea in 2020 -- for Everland as countless visitors fell in love with the panda's lovely charm and cuteness. Everland has prepared a special photo zone with the 12-meter-tall mascot at the entrance. Visitors can take pictures with other installati
TravelDec. 22, 2023