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[INTERVIEW] S. Korean 3D geospatial map platform developer aspires to support UAE's digital twin project
SEOUL -- Techtree Innovation, a South Korean developer of 3D geospatial map platforms, hopes to play a key role in the United Arab Emirates' digital twin ecosystem project by sharing its expertise in related technologies. Techtree aims to provide its three-dimensional spatial information platform "Around" to the Middle Eastern country to create digital twin infrastructure for various tests including simulations of natural disasters such as flooding. A digital twin is
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Kia reports 4.6% decrease in February sales
SEOUL -- Kia announced that it sold a total of 242,656 units in February 2024, marking a 4.6 percent decline compared to the same month last year. Domestically, Kia sold 44,076 units, while overseas sales amounted to 198,580 units this February. This reflects a 12. percent decrease domestically and a 2.8 percent decrease overseas compared to February 2023, resulting in an overall sales decline of 4.6 percent. The drop in domestic sales is attributed to a decrease in working day
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S. Korea's pet care market grows 5.6% to $2.4 billion in 2023: market data
SEOUL -- South Korea's love for furry friends is showing no signs of slowing down. According to data released by global market analyst firm Euromonitor, the country's pet care market reached a staggering $2.45 billion in 2023, marking a 5.6 percent increase from the previous year. This impressive growth comes amidst a larger trend: the market has tripled in size since 2013, outpacing the global average of a 1.9-fold increase during the same period. Several factors are cont
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Southern port city to demonstrate food drone delivery services for near-shore vessels and fishing areas
SEOUL -- The southern port city of Busan is set to showcase drone delivery services, aiming to transport food and essential items to vessels near the shoreline and individuals at popular fishing locations. This initiative seeks to promote the use of aerial delivery systems and enhance leisure experiences by providing greater convenience. In South Korea, where tension with North Korea persists, private drone operators face significant restrictions due to airspace regulations. Many
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South Korea's robot test site eyed in Daegu
SEOUL -- The South Korean government announced plans, on March 4, to invest 200 billion won (approximately $1.5 billion) in building a national robot test field in Daegu. The announcement was made at a town hall meeting held at Kyungpook National University under the theme of "Daegu Rising as a Leader in Advanced New Industries." The robot test field will help companies evaluate and validate the safety and functionality of their robots in both real and virtual environmen
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S. Korean cable firm replaces New York's outdated power grid using new technique
SEOUL -- South Korea's major power cable maker Taihan Cable & Solution has embarked on a groundbreaking project to replace New York's outdated power grid using an innovative cable-laying technique. This new method requires minimal space and equipment, making it particularly suitable for construction sites in bustling urban areas. In October 2023, Taihan secured a contract for the replacement of aging power cables linking New York's power grid with the John F. Kenne
March 4, 2024 -
Koreans spend record 40 hours per month watching YouTube
SEOUL -- A recent study by WiseApp, a mobile app analysis firm, has revealed that South Koreans are now spending an average of 40 hours per month watching YouTube on their smartphones. This is the highest monthly usage time ever recorded in the country, and represents a significant increase from just five years ago, when the average monthly usage time was 21 hours. The study, which was conducted in January 2024, surveyed a sample of users from both Android and iOS platforms. The
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[INTERVIEW] Pulitzer-winning photojournalist documents Korea's cultural heritage
SEOUL -- South Korean-born photojournalist Hyungwon Kang has called for greater efforts to preserve and promote Korean cultural heritage, saying this is not only a matter of national pride and self-esteem, but also a crucial step towards building a sustainable future for the nation. In an exclusive interview on February 26, the two-time Pulitzer Prize winner said he is currently focusing on capturing the images of Korean cultural assets with journalistic objectivity. He said photo
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Convenience store chain GS25 to roll out tomato pre-order sales to satisfy picky customers
SEOUL -- In a bid to satisfy picky customers, South Korea's major convenience store chain, GS25, is set to introduce a pre-order project for tomatoes. Under this initiative, the store chain's operator will accept orders from customers and deliver the fruits, cultivated in the southern port city of Busan, directly to their doorsteps. Additionally, any dissatisfied customers will receive a 100 percent refund. According to GS Retail, the operator of GS25, sales of fresh fruit
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Girl band TWICE tops Billboard's top 200 popular albums chart for first time
SEOUL -- Girl band TWICE has topped Billboard's top 200 popular albums chart with its album "With YOU-th." The nine-member band became the third K-pop girl group to secure the top position on the album chart, following BLACKPINK and New Jeans. The album, released on February 23, arrived atop the list on the Billboard 200 chart with 95,000 equivalent album units sold in the United States in the week ending February 29. The ranking is confirmed based on the number of a
March 4, 2024
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Pinfong creates Baby Shark-themed musicals to captivate global fans
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LG Electronics, Kakao Mobility collaborate on delivery robot service
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Analysts predict poor earnings for major Korean game publishers in first quarter
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Carmakers, tech firms gather in Seoul for premier industry show
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Label control battle casts shadow over NewJeans' comeback
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N. Korean leader praises accuracy of short-range ballistic missiles
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Hyundai Motor, Matrix Renewables sign solar energy deal for EV plant in US
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Korean oil refiners harness pyrolysis technology to recycle plastics
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Russia pushes back against cancellations of ballet shows in Seoul
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Korea witnesses aging workforce trend in SME labor market