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Number of foreign tourists to S. Korea in July surpasses 263,000, up 218% on-year
SEOUL -- The number of foreign tourists in South Korea soared 218 percent on-year in July 2022 thanks to the eased quarantine regulations. South Korea lifted quarantine measures for all foreign tourists who tested negative for COVID-19 at the airport regardless of vaccination status in June 2022. According to data released by the Korea Tourism Organization on August 31, the number of foreign tourists in July reached 263,986, up 218 percent from 83,000 in July 2021. American tourist
August 31, 2022 -
S. Korea's megastore Emart adopts instant wine pickup service through mobile app
SEOUL -- An instant wine pickup system that enables consumers to pick up a wine bottle within a day was released by Emart, the retail conglomerate Shinsagae's megastore wing with some 130 stores in South Korea. Wine lovers can pick up their orders at any Emart store. Through collected purchase data, the smart service also provides recommendations of wines depending on personal tastes. The number of wine lovers who prefer to drink alone at home increased amid the COVID-19 pand
August 31, 2022 -
KT to accelerate digital transformation of popular fried chicken brand using AI
SEOUL -- In an effort to accelerate the digital transformation of BBQ, a popular South Korean fried chicken franchise, the country's top telecom operator KT will use artificial intelligence technologies and link the two companies' services through a smart voice assistant platform. Korean-style fried chicken is the favorite soul food of South Koreans. According to a 2014 survey of 1,000 people, 77.7 percent picked deep-fried chicken pieces smothered in a red, sweet, and hot
August 31, 2022 -
LG Uplus partners with popular fast food franchise to provide IT infrastructure
SEOUL -- To help store operators monitor their shops in real-time and protect the personal information of customers, LG Uplus, a major mobile carrier in South Korea, has partnered with Mom's Touch, a popular fried chicken burger franchise. The mobile carrier will help the fast food franchise set up information technology infrastructure and upgrade stores' security systems. Mom's Touch was launched in 2004 to tap South Korea's fast food market dominated by foreign br
August 31, 2022 -
Rookie K-pop girl band IVE sells nearly 1 million copies of third single 'After LIKE' in 8 days
SEOUL -- IVE, a girl group under K-pop band MONSTA X's agency Starship Entertainment, has sold nearly 1 million copies of its third single "After LIKE" just eight days after its release. The six-member band only sold 152,000 copies of its debut album "ELEVEN" in the first week of its release in December 2021 and 338,000 copies of its second single "LOVE DIVE" in April 2022. The new single is gaining popularity among fans of different age groups as it
August 31, 2022 -
Southeastern city Gyeongju to adopt artificial intelligence-based one-click smart tourism service
SEOUL -- One-click tourism service that enables tourists to reserve and pay for accommodations, restaurants and transportation using a smartphone app will be adopted in the southeastern city of Gyeongju which has various historical sites. Using artificial intelligence technology, the smart tourism service will recommend travel routes depending on users' personal tastes and schedules. In 2020, Gyeongju was visited by some 5 million people including about 53,000 foreign tourists.
August 30, 2022 -
Seoul to conduct closed beta test for metaverse world mega project
SEOUL -- Seoul will carry out a closed beta test for some of the metaverse-based services that are part of a mega project to recreate the capital city in a virtual world. The project is designed to provide public services through metaverse platforms of every administrative sector. Selected test users can go for a stroll, interact with virtual animals, read books and enjoy fun activities such as playing in the water. In November 2021, Seoul unveiled its scheme to recreate the capi
August 30, 2022 -
Taekwondo performance team K-Tigers to hold special event in Seoul to attract tourists
SEOUL -- K-Tigers, a taekwondo performance team that recreated BTS' global hit song "DNA" with a martial arts performance, will showcase glamorous taekwondo-based dance moves at an event that will be held in central Seoul to celebrate Taekwondo Day and attract tourists. After the event, Seoul will regularly host various taekwondo performances as a tourist attraction. K-Tigers has steadily gained popularity overseas for covering many different dance performances of fam
August 30, 2022 -
Microsoft introduces special incubation program for S. Korean startups
SEOUL -- To incubate South Korean startups with software-based products or services, Microsoft's Seoul office has introduced a support program that would provide various help including technical advisory from Microsoft and partners, benefits and credits worth 500 million won ($370,370), and free access to technology and tools. Earlier this year, Microsoft released "Microsoft for Startups Founders Hub," a virtual online hub designed to help startup entrepreneurs solve
August 29, 2022 -
Robot maker Hyundai Robotics to operate disinfection robots at hospital in Seoul
SEOUL -- While South Koreans are patiently enduring through a never-ending pandemic, Hyundai Robotics, a robot maker affiliated with South Korea's Hyundai Heavy Industries, deployed two quarantine robots, capable of improving air quality and removing harmful bacteria and viruses, to one of the largest hospitals in Seoul. Robots can autonomously avoid obstacles and navigate to their destination. Hyundai Robotics said in a statement on August 30 that two autonomous quarantine rob
August 29, 2022
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Teaser video for NewJeans' collaborated song with Japanese artist creates buzz
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'Trump factor' weighs on defense cost talks
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LG Chem to share water purification technology with Saudi Arabia
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Korea's Ramyeon exports hit record high in first quarter
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Yoon, opposition leader sit down for talks for first time
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Price of Korean seaweed skyrockets amid growing demand overseas
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Dongwon F&B, Konkuk University join hands to develop safe pet food
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Korea sees 22% surge in moonlighting workers during 1st quarter
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Korea Western Power secures electricity supply deal in UAE
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Seoul unveils new slogan for iconic landmark 'Dongdaemun Design Plaza'