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KAERI, LG Innotek collaborate on nuclear battery technology
SEOUL, July 4 (AJU PRESS) - The Korea Atomic Energy Research Institute (KAERI) and LG Innotek have agreed to cooperate in developing thermoelectric technology for nuclear batteries used in space and defense sectors. The partnership, signed on Wednesday, aims to strengthen development capabilities for localizing thermoelectric elements, a core component of nuclear batteries. These batteries, which generate power using the decay heat of radioisotopes, can provide stable energy even
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Samsung to run Galaxy experience zones in seven major global cities
SEOUL, July 04 (AJU PRESS) - Samsung Electronics plans to open promotional zones for its upcoming Galaxy products in seven major cities, including New York, Paris and Tokyo, next week, the company said Thursday. The Seoul-based tech giant is scheduled to unveil new smartphones, watches and other devices at Galaxy Unpacked 2024 in Paris next Wednesday. Following the event, Samsung will operate Galaxy Experience Spaces, also in Seoul, Berlin, Dubai and Jakarta, to showcase new Gala
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CJ CheilJedang promotes Korean cuisine at Chinese culinary competition
SEOUL, July 4 (AJU PRESS) - CJ CheilJedang sponsored an international Korean food contest in Qingdao, China, last week as part of efforts to promote Korean cuisine globally, the company said Thursday. The company's Cuisine. K project, aimed at nurturing Korean chefs, sponsored a CJ Challenge Live Competition segment at the 2024 K-Food China Qingdao International Culinary Championship held on Friday and Saturday. Chefs from the two countries showcased various dishes using popu
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Malaysian university adopts Visang's AI-based Korean learning platform
SEOUL, July 04 (AJU PRESS) - Visang Education, a Korean educational company, said Thursday its artificial intelligence-based Korean-language learning platform has been adopted by the Korean language education center of the Asia Pacific University of Technology & Innovation (APU) in Malaysia. The platform, Master K, includes various smart learning tools, such as virtual classrooms and AI pronunciation tests, to support remote teaching. The private university in Kuala Lumpur is
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Police investigate after live bullet found in Korean Air flight attendant's bag
SEOUL, July 4 (AJU PRESS) - A live bullet was discovered in the carry-on luggage of a Korean Air flight attendant who was about to board a flight at Incheon International Airport, west of Seoul, police said Thursday. The 7.62mm caliber round was detected during a security check before a flight from Incheon to Bangkok on Tuesday. Airport police confiscated the bullet and allowed the female crew member to depart. They plan to question her upon her return. Korean Air's intern
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Opinion: The woman with US president's ear as he doubles down on staying in race
SEOUL, July 04 (AJU PRESS) - The overwhelming majority of people who watched the first U.S. presidential debate between incumbent Joe Biden and challengers Donald Trump concluded that it was a disastrous night for the 46th U.S. president. Biden's voice was weak, his language confused and he gave the impression of a very elderly man who was struggling to cope under pressure. Not very presidential, people concluded. Within hours of the debate, Democrats were queuing up to call on
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PHOTOS: Nano Korea 2024 showcases cutting-edge innovations at KINTEX
SEOUL, July 03 (AJU PRESS) - The 22nd annual Nano Korea, is taking place at KINTEX in Goyang, west of Seoul. The event runs from Wednesday to Friday under the theme "Invisible Nano, Realizing the Future." The Nano Korea serves as a premier platform for showcasing the latest innovations and applications in nanotechnology and is recognized as one of the world's top three events in the sector, along with the United States' TechConnect World and Japan's NanoTech Japan.
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BTS' Jin to 'carry Paris Olympic torch'
SEOUL, July 3 (AJU PRESS) - Jin of K-pop boy band BTS is expected to serve as one of torchbearers for the upcoming Paris Olympics this summer, industry sources said on Tuesday. Specific details have not been confirmed yet. As a traditional ritual, the Olympic flame was lit from Greece's ancient city of Olympia in April, beginning the torch relay for this year's quadrennial global sporting event. About 11,000 torchbearers have carried the flame through around 400 Fre
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High school student booked for selling explicit deepfake content
SEOUL, July 03 (AJU PRESS) - A high school student was booked for allegedly creating explicit deepfake images and videos using schoolmates' faces and selling them through social media, police said Wednesday. Deepfake is an artificial intelligence-based technique that alters images or videos, typically by replacing one person's face with another's. Those proficient in this technique can manipulate faces in media content, often using it for criminal purposes to deceive v
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Driver booked as police investigate possible acceleration in fatal car crash in Seoul
SEOUL, July 3 (AJU PRESS) - The driver of a deadly car crash in central Seoul on Monday has been booked for investigation and police are reportedly seeking an arrest warrant for him. Police have apparently determined that the 68-year-old man had pressed the accelerator pedal of his Genesis luxury sedan at the time of the accident, which resulted in the deaths of nine people and injuries to seven others. The tragic incident occurred at an intersection near Seoul City Hall around
July 3, 2024
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Quad leaders condemn North Korea's nuclear, missile programs
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Over 1,500 displaced as heavy rains batter southern provinces
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Battery cell damage from external impact may have caused last month's EV fire: forensic service
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KBS demands apology from Real Madrid after abrupt cancellation of K-pop concert
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PHOTOS: Junior college admission fair opens in Seoul
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Koreans' views toward Japanese improve, survey finds
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Czech Republic optimistic about Korean consortium's bid for nuclear power plant project
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INTERVIEW: Female business leader urges women entrepreneurs to tap global markets
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Opinion: A wake-up call for Scholz and the European Union
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Opinion: Prime Minister's Visit underscores vital Britain ties