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Chinese man caught in Seoul two days after fleeing from quarantine facility
SEOUL -- Police said on January 5 that they caught a 41-year-old Chinese man infected with COVID-19 who ran away from a quarantine facility after arriving at Incheon International Airport. He was tested positive for the coronavirus after undergoing a PCR test at the airport. The fugitive was apprehended at a Seoul hotel at 12:55 p.m. (0355 GMT), two days after he went into hiding, according to the police. He fled at 10:07 p.m. on January 3 after getting out of a car which brought
January 5, 2023 -
Researchers develop distorted video image restoration technique for autonomous driving
SEOUL -- Researchers from a prominent state research institute have developed a video image restoration technique that can correct video images distorted or partially covered by fog. The technique can be applied to autonomous cars that use cameras to detect pedestrians and other on-road obstacles. Autonomous vehicles normally use light detection and ranging (LIDAR) sensors or cameras to detect other cars, pedestrians, and other obstacles like animals to prevent accidents. Some car
January 5, 2023 -
Operator of e-grocery platform Market Kurly postpones IPO plan
SEOUL -- Kurly Corp., which operates e-grocery platform Market Kurly, has decided to put off an initial public offering (IPO) plan indefinitely due to dampened investor confidence amid deteriorating economic and market conditions at home and abroad. The move came more than four months after the company obtained preliminary approval for its listing on the Korea Exchange (KRX) on August 22 last year. Under its original plan, Kruly had sought to complete its listing process by next mon
January 4, 2023 -
Thriller series 'The Glory' gains explosive popularity on Netflix
SEOUL -- South Korean thriller TV series "The Glory" became the third most-watched content on Netflix's non-English chart. The series depicts a story of a woman who suffered from vicious bullying at high school taking revenge on bullies after becoming an adult. The global streaming service giant said that the revenge series recorded some 25.4 million hours of viewing only three days after its release on December 30. The Glory was the third-most watched drama series on
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Tesla fined $2.24 million for false advertising
SEOUL -- U.S. electric carmaker Tesla and its South Korean unit were slapped with a fine of 2.85 billion won ($2.24 million) on January 3 for false and misleading advertising. The Korea Fair Trade Commission (KFTC), an antitrust regulator in Korea, said that it has decided to impose the fine on Tesla, holding the global EV giant accountable for violating laws related to fair labeling and advertising as well as consumer protection in ecommerce. The KFTC said that Tesla was found t
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Korean economy to grow less than 2% this year amid global slump
SEOUL -- The South Korean economy is forecast to grow less than 2 percent this year amid growing uncertainties and downside risks. The Ministry of Economy and Finance and the Bank of Korea (BOK) estimated this year's growth rate at 1.6 percent and 1.7 percent, respectively. These figures are lower than the International Monetary Fund's 2.0 percent projection for the Korean economy and the OECD's 1.8 percent. The Asian Development Bank (ADB) even came up with a much lo
January 4, 2023 -
[CES 2023] LG Electronics to disclose smart sleep care solution at CES
SEOUL -- At the Consumer Electronics Show, a global tech event to be held on January 5 in Las Vegas, LG Electronics will showcase a smart sleep care solution capable of helping users to sleep properly by analyzing sleep patterns. By wearing lightweight wireless earphones weighing about 0.01 pounds each, users can listen to different frequencies that would help them to fall asleep easily. The smart solution called "brid.zzz" records various sleep-related information such a
January 4, 2023 -
Seoul's northern district establishes smart data platform for real-time population density analysis
SEOUL -- Seongdong District, a northern Seoul district, has established a smart platform that can provide access to various types of data. The information can be used for the real-time safety management of large floating populations in crowded shopping areas or to help government workers maintain their work continuity when searching for city data. Seongdong with some 281,000 residents is recognized by teenagers and young people in their 20s as the heart of fashion and cultural tren
January 3, 2023 -
NewJeans' new dance song OMG scores 6.9 mln views on YouTube in less than one day
SEOUL -- OMG, a new dance song by K-pop rookie girl band NewJeans, scored more than 6.9 million views on YouTube in less than a day. The five-member band also topped major South Korean song charts with its songs OMG and Ditto, a calm melodic song released in December 2022. According to data released by iCharts, OMG entered the top 15 only three and a half hours after its release on January 2. As of 3 p.m. (0600 GMT) on January 3, Ditto was ranked first on Melon and Genie, the top t
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Ramyeon maker to adopt water-soluble ink-based eco-friendly packaging
SEOUL -- Ottogi, a major instant noodle and food ingredient maker in South Korea, will adopt water-soluble ink-based environmentally friendly packaging material. The green packaging material emits less greenhouse gases and requires less ink during production. South Korea with an annual average instant noodle consumption of some 3.7 billion units is a heaven for Ramyeon lovers. The most popular kind of Ramyeon in 2022 is "Shinramyun" (9.8 percent) made by food ingredient m
January 3, 2023
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Commemorative event explores Tagore's legacy in Korea
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VISUALS: Indian philosopher Tagore's 163rd birth anniversary celebrated on Nami Island
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John Y. Lee, Korean War hero who interpreted for MacArthur, dies at 95
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'We support BTS, not HYBE'
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Hanwha Robotics, B-Robotics join hands on restaurant automation project
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BTS agency launches global audition for new boy band
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Spike in juvenile gambling raises concerns in Korea
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Harmful substances found in toys sold on Chinese e-commerce platforms
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Hyundai Rotem selected as preferred bidder for armored vehicle contract with Peru
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Korea to launch international webtoon festival in September