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LG Chem partners with Italy's Eni SM to build hydrotreated vegetable oil plant
SEOUL -- LG Chem will work with Eni SM, a state-run energy company in Italy, to build a factory that produces hydrotreated vegetable oil, a bio-based fuel that can be made through the process of either hydrocracking or hydrogenation of vegetable oil. Because the eco-friendly fuel has an extremely low freezing point, it can be used as automobile or aviation fuels. Hydrotreated vegetable oil (HVO) is made through either hydrocracking or hydrogenation of vegetable oil. Hydrocracking
September 14, 2023 -
Business forum held in Seoul to improve supply chain cooperation between S. Korea and China
SEOUL -- At a business forum designed to enhance supply chain infrastructure between South Korea and China, scholars from the two nations presented cooperation plans in various fields including semiconductors, secondary batteries, and biopharmaceuticals. The event, hosted by China Construction Bank, was attended by the Chinese Ambassador to South Korea. Data released by South Korea's trade ministry showed that a total of 126 companies returned home between 2014 and 2022 after expan
September 14, 2023 -
Turkish industry minister asks S. Korean companies to increase investments in Türkiye
SEOUL -- Turkish industry minister Mehmet Fatih Kacir has called for additional investments from South Korean companies in the Turkish market. At a conference in Seoul, Kacir urged that his country could play the role of a bridgehead for South Korean companies into the European market. During his four-day trip in South Korea, the minister met with officials from Samsung Electronics, Hyundai Motor, and LG Electronics. Türkiye, straddling the divide between Europe and Asia, recorde
September 14, 2023 -
Urban air mobility maps to be distributed to S. Korea's defense ministry and local governments
SEOUL -- South Korea's transport ministry will provide maps for urban air mobility, an ecosystem involving flying passenger vehicles in urban areas, to related organizations including the defense ministry, local city governments, and a private drone association. The map contains information on flight restrictions, prohibited airspace, and obstacles such as high-voltage lines. Urban air mobility (UAM) infrastructure includes vertiports and a control system. Aerial vehicles are requi
September 13, 2023 -
N. Korea fires ballistic missiles prior to summit meeting with Russia
SEOUL -- Ahead of North Korean leader Kim Jong-un's summit meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin, North Korea fired two short-range ballistic missiles into the East Sea. This is the first time that Pyongyang has fired a ballistic missile when the leader is abroad. The South Korean Joint Chief of Staff (JCS) detected two short-range ballistic missiles (SRBMs) that were fired from near Sunan District in northwestern Pyongyang, from around 11:43 p.m. (1443 GMT) to 11: 53 p
September 13, 2023 -
Seoul becomes popular filming spot for movies and TV shows
SEOUL -- Seoul City has received 632 requests from content producers to support them for the production of movies and drama series in 2022. The capital city has helped many content creators safely complete the filming process through various assistance such as road control and aerial filming. "XO, Kitty," a famous romantic comedy-drama TV series, was also filmed in Seoul. According to data released by Seoul, among 632 requests last year, the city selected 268 of them to offe
September 13, 2023 -
Chilean Embassy hosts screening of historical drama film '1976' at Hanyang University
SEOUL -- To commemorate the 50th anniversary of the Chilean coup in 1973, the Chilean Embassy in South Korea has held a screening of "1976," a 2022 historical drama film by director Manuela Martelli, at Hanyang University in Seoul. About 60 audience, including 20 students from Chile and South Korea, attended the event and discussed the similarities and differences between the two countries' democratization movements. The film depicts the story of Carmen, a Chilean middle
September 12, 2023 -
Seoul blocks road traffic to fix sink hole in Gangnam District
SEOUL -- Seoul City has blocked off a four-lane road in Gangnam, a southern district famous for rapper Psy's global hit song "Gangnam Style", to stop the road traffic while workers fix a sinkhole that is about one meter (3.2 feet) in diameter and 1.5 meters deep. The sinkhole appeared when a ladder truck's wheel sunk into the ground. The rare phenomenon took place in Seoul's most technologically advanced area due to a nearby ruptured water pipe, police said, add
September 12, 2023 -
N. Korean leader Kim Jong-un and leading officials leave Pyongyang to visit Russia by train
SEOUL -- North Korean leader Kim Jong-un has embarked on a journey via his iconic green bulletproof train to visit Russia. This is the leader's first known trip outside his country in more than four years. The Korean Central News Agency (KCNA), Pyongyang's state media agency, said on September 12 that Kim, accompanied by North Korea's leading officials, left Pyongyang in his armored train to visit Russia on September 10. Although KCNA did not disclose the purpose of Kim'
September 12, 2023 -
Pulmuone develops robot chef capable of cooking noodle menus
SEOUL -- South Korean food product maker Pulmuone has developed a vending machine that can cook refrigerated dishes in about 90 seconds. The robot chef can provide instant noodle dishes including noodle soup with beef and broth, and Jjambbong, a spicy seafood noodle soup with various ingredients such as onions and garlic. Pulmuone said in a statement that the instant food cooking machine called "Robot Chef" was developed. Currently, three types of noodle dishes are available
September 12, 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