Latest news
-
SK Group chairman's wife brings divorce case to appeals court, demands greater property division
SEOUL -- The estranged wife of Chey Tae-won, a business tycoon who controls South Korea's third-largest conglomerate SK Group, challenged a court ruling that excluded Chey's stocks from the division of property and refused to recognize her role in the formation, maintenance, and value increase of business property. The high-profile divorce suit would go to a court of appeal. Chey's 61-year-old wife, Roh Soh-yeong, submitted a petition of appeal through her lawyers, citin
December 19, 2022 -
S. Korea's homemade air-to-ground missile for helicopters ready for field operation
SEOUL -- South Korea completed the development of its first homemade air-to-ground guided missile system for armed helicopters, called "Cheongeom," after it was judged suitable for combat in a field performance test. The localization of air-to-ground guided missiles was linked to the development of a light-armed helicopter aimed at replacing an aging fleet of light helicopters such as MD500s and AH-1S Cobra. Cheongeom, also known as TAipers (Tank Snipers), is equipped
December 19, 2022 -
CHA biotech to make foray into S. Korea's pet healthcare industry with new division
SEOUL -- CMG Pharmaceutical, the pharmaceutical wing of CHA biotech, which is a biopharmaceutical company with South Korea's largest pipeline of stem cell therapies, will make a foray into the country's rapidly-growing pet healthcare industry by establishing a new division dedicated to pet medicines. South Korea's pet industry valued at 1.9 trillion won ($1.4 billion) in 2015 is rapidly growing to reach six trillion won in 2027, thanks to an increase in the number of
December 19, 2022 -
Brazilian hospital adopts Lunit's AI chest X-ray solution
SEOUL -- "Lunit INSIGHT CXR," a chest X-ray analysis solution developed by South Korea's medical artificial intelligence company Lunit, was adopted by one of the largest hospitals in Brazil to detect various types of chest diseases such as lung cancer and tuberculosis. Starting with Brazil, Lunit aims to secure its foothold in the South American medical market. Lunit's AI-based solution uses software robots to compare and analyze X-rays and medical images of ches
December 19, 2022 -
State mint rolls out BTS medals in gold and silver to commemorate 10th anniversary
SEOUL -- To commemorate the 10th anniversary of global superstar BTS' debut, South Korea's state mint rolled out a special medal with the seven members' English names engraved on the front. Global fans can purchase medals in gold and silver through the global website of Gmarket, a major domestic online shopping mall. The Korea Minting and Security Printing Corporation (KOMSCO) said in a statement that a total of 87,777 commemorative medals were released on December 16.
December 16, 2022 -
State radio research agency transfers 5G dual polarization antenna tech to private company
SEOUL -- To reduce dependency on foreign 5G antenna equipment, South Korea's state radio research agency has transferred 5G dual polarization antenna technology to a domestic antenna maker Comotech. The company based in the southern industrial city of Ulsan some 300 kilometers (186 miles) southeast of Seoul will manufacture 5G antenna products using the localized technology. In order to send and receive data streams through two channels on one frequency without radio signals in
December 16, 2022 -
KT partners with robot developer Neubility to commercialize outdoor autonomous robots
SEOUL -- South Korea's top telecom company KT partnered with Neubility, a domestic autonomous robot startup, to commercialize outdoor autonomous robots capable of providing various services in any outdoor spaces such as parks and resorts. KT's 5G infrastructure will be combined with Neubility's self-driving robot technologies. Neubility's autonomous robot called "Neubie" can carry out delivery missions in complex urban areas by avoiding obstacles. The robo
December 16, 2022 -
Hyundai releases upgraded version of luxury EV GV60 with facial recognition feature for all trims
SEOUL -- Hyundai has released an upgraded version of GV60, a compact sport utility electric vehicle of the South Korean carmaker's luxury brand Genesis, featuring facial recognition, vehicle-to-load, and over-the-air update features to all trims. GV60 was first released in 2019. The first Genesis full-electric SUV was developed using Hyundai's E-GMP platform, a versatile EV platform that plays the role of a base framework for Hyundai and Kia EVs. The rear-wheel-drive mode
December 16, 2022 -
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
-
Global tech firms to present smart manufacturing solutions at 'Smart Factory + Automation World' in Seoul
-
Occult thriller film 'Exhuma' attracts more than 10 mln moviegoers in 35 days of release
-
Education company Visang provides smart Korean language learning platform 'Klass' to Vietnamese universities
-
LS Cable embarks on construction of plant for new copper foil material
-
US political turmoil reflects our wider society – in 2024 and earlier elections
-
Le Sserafim's "Easy" named on Billboard's top 200 popular albums chart for four consecutive weeks
-
Avikus validates fuel-saving effect of self-sailing solution 'HiNAS Control'
-
Life expectancy in South Korea decreases for first time since 2000
-
Hanwha's cooperative robot wing showcases robot sommelier at 'Smart Factory + Automation World'
-
Lotte Rental achieves 'Baa3' credit rating from Moody's