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S. Korean school to provide Korean classes for children with non-native parents
SEOUL, April 08 (AJU PRESS) - In a bid to help children with at least one parent with immigrant background to quickly adapt to the learning environment, an elementary school in Ansan, a city located southwest of Seoul, will offer Korean language programs every Saturday. Over 90 percent of Ansan Wongok Elementary School's 472 students are children of multicultural backgrounds with at least one parent from another country. According to data released by the state-run Korean Educa
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More than 40% of S. Koreans feel burdened by annual healthcare bills: survey
SEOUL, April 08 (AJU PRESS) - Despite South Korea's robust national health insurance program, more than 40 percent of citizens feel burdened by their annual personal healthcare expenditures, according to survey data released by the National Health Insurance Service. In 2021, the average South Korean spent about $710 on medical services, excluding costs covered by insurance. South Korea's state-operated health insurance program is globally recognized, providing citizens and l
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AI test prep solution 'Prep.Pie' to reach universities across US by second half of 2024
SEOUL, April 08 (AJU PRESS) - "Prep.Pie," an artificial intelligence-based learning platform created by South Korean startup Mathpresso, will be available for American university students by the second half of 2024. The solution is tailored to assist students primarily studying business and STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) majors. Prep.Pie summarizes crucial information from a student's study materials and simplifies complex concepts. The AI p
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[INTERVIEW] Creating robots designed to free people from work
SEOUL, April 08 (AJU PRESS) - Inside the headquarters of South Korean robotics technology company ROBOTIS, located in southwestern Seoul, a scene reminiscent of science fiction unfolds. Tower-shaped service robots silently roam the campus, delivering drinks and snacks to employees. On the main wall in the lobby, the company motto reads: "Freedom from Work." The autonomous service robots seen here are called "Gaemi" (meaning "ant" in Korean). Both the
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Researchers find Lunit's AI image analysis solution effective enough to reduce human doctors' workload
SEOUL, April 08 (AJU PRESS) - A study has shown that the adoption of an artificial intelligence-based breast cancer analysis solution can reduce the workload of human radiologists by about 70 percent. According to the research, the system called "Lunit INSIGHT MMG" can also significantly improve cancer detection accuracy. Lunit INSIGHT MMG compares and analyzes medical images of breast cancer patients and healthy individuals. The AI solution alerts human supervisors if
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South Korea's second homegrown spy satellite successfully launched
SEOUL, April 08 (AJU PRESS) - South Korea has successfully launched its second domestically built military reconnaissance satellite on Sunday. A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket lifted off at 7:17 p.m. U.S. Eastern Time from the Kennedy Space Center in Florida, separating the first and second stages as planned after 2 minutes and 18 seconds. This launch marks a significant step in South Korea's program to acquire five spy satellites by 2025, enhancing its ability to monitor North Korea
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Le Sserafim will promote NBA events in Asia-Pacific region
SEOUL, April 05 (AJU PRESS) - Girl band Le Sserafim will work with the National Basketball Association (NBA) to promote various NBA events in the Asia-Pacific region. The five-member band will attend NBA games and share related content on social media. NBA said on Friday that the band has been selected as the "Friends of the NBA." "We are thrilled to work with Le Sserafim, a group that embodies youth, dynamism and a genuine passion for the NBA," said NBA'
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Seminar helps Korean firms explore Indian markets
SEOUL, April 05 (AJU PRESS) - In a bid to help South Korean companies enter the Indian market, the nation's middle market enterprise federation, FOMEK, organized a seminar. Representatives from the Indian Embassy in Seoul and India's Chamber of Commerce provided insights on the Indian business environment and support plans for South Korean investment in automotive, particularly electric vehicles, and electrical and electronic manufacturing. During the forum on April 4, FOM
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Picnic mats are hot items at convenience stores thanks to cherry blossoms
SEOUL, April 05 (AJU PRESS) - South Korean convenience stores near renowned cherry blossom picnic spots have witnessed a remarkable surge in sales of picnic essentials like mats, instant noodles, ice cups, and sun protection items. The country's meteorological service forecasts the full bloom of cherry blossoms in Seoul this week. Unlike in Western countries where benches or outdoor chairs are common for picnics, South Koreans typically use picnic mats. During spring's che
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Two-day early voting begins ahead of next week's general elections
SEOUL, April 05 (AJU PRESS) - The two-day early voting began, Friday, ahead of the April 10 general elections, largely seen as a referendum on the administration of President Yoon Suk Yeol.
April 5, 2024
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North Korean leader's sister sulks again over US submarine's visit to South Korea
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Xi urges faster progress in space exploration as Chang'e-6 mission marks historic milestone
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Japan settles first forced sterilization case for 15 million yen
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Japan's foreign minister addresses safety concerns with Chinese counterpart
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China unveils sweeping economic measures to boost growth
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OPINION: AI is fueling deepfake porn crisis in Korea. What's behind it – and how can it be fixed?
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Nat'l football team's head coach denies nepotism in his appointment
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Korea Zinc rejects hostile takeover bid
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Korean short-story collection longlisted for French literary award
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Kishida vows continued support for Ukraine in meeting with Zelenskyy