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Pulmuone to commercialize robot chef for noodles in early December
SEOUL -- South Korean food product maker Pulmuone will supply its vending machine that can cook refrigerated dishes in about 90 seconds to highway rest stops, and canteens at schools and companies in early December. The culinary robot provides 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. The instant food cooking machine called "Robot Chef" was developed in Sep
November 24, 2023 -
Self-driving bus in Seoul's satellite city garners passengers' love
SEOUL -- Two self-driving buses demonstrated in Pangyo, a town district in a satellite city south of Seoul, has carried more than 10,000 passengers since its launch on July 17, 2023. The autonomous bus called "PanTa-G Bus" travels through a 5.9 kilometer (3.7 mile)-route in Pangyo Techno Valley, a high-tech industrial complex where traffic is heavily congested during commuting hours. In April 2021, Pangyo was designated as a demonstration zone for autonomous vehicle techno
November 23, 2023 -
S. Korea's annual whisky import volume to exceed 30,000 tons for first time
SEOUL -- The popularity of whisky among young South Korean consumers was reflected in the volume of whisky that was imported between January and October 2023. According to South Korea's customs office, the total annual whisky import volume in 2023 will reach 30,000 tons. Whisky, which is more expensive compared to beer and Soju, traditional Korean liquor, was regarded as luxury goods in South Korea. The foreign spirit was normally served to important guests or was mainly consu
November 23, 2023 -
Number of overseas stores operated by S. Korean convenience store chain CU surpasses 500
SEOUL -- The number of overseas stores run by the operator of South Korea's major convenience store franchise CU exceeded 500. The franchise operator "BGF Retail" currently has 370 stores in Mongolia and 140 in Malaysia. The company will launch its first shop in Kazakhstan in the first half of 2024. According to data released by BGF Retail, there is a high demand for Korean food at its overseas stores. At its Malaysian stores, Korean ready-to-cook food items including
November 23, 2023 -
N. Korea vows to make S. Korea 'dearly pay' for suspending 2018 inter-Korean military accord
SEOUL -- North Korea has sent out a strong warning towards South Korea, claiming that Seoul "must dearly pay for its "irresponsible and grave political and military provocations." The announcement was made to show Pyongyang's anger towards South Korea partially suspending the September 19th Pyongyang Declaration to scrap the no-fly zone established around the Military Demarcation Line, about 17 hours after North Korea successfully launched a military spy satellite in
November 23, 2023 -
BLACIPINK receives prestigious British order from King Charles III
SEOUL -- King Charles III has awarded K-pop girl band BLACKPINK for its significant contributions to raising awareness about global climate change. The four-member band served as the ambassador for the 2021 United Nations Climate Change Conference, a global summit chaired by Britain to address and tackle environmental challenges. BLACKPINK received the prestigious award on November 22 during South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol's state visit to the United Kingdom (UK). All four
November 23, 2023 -
[OPINION] Thanksgiving and Lincoln's Legacy
KENOSHA -- Thanksgiving means actual, not contrived, inclusiveness. President Abraham Lincoln profoundly demonstrates this fundamental point. On October 3, 1863, the White Ho
November 22, 2023 -
[OPINION] Alberta steps forward as natural resources partner for Korean companies
SEOUL -- A Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) signed earlier this month between POSCO and Invest Alberta marks the beginning of what could evolve into a substantial and enduring partnership between Korea and the resource-rich Canadian province. Amidst global uncertainty fueled by climate change, international conflicts, and other factors affecting supply chains and food security, the timing of t
November 22, 2023 -
HD Hyundai Heavy to provide two 3600-ton class corvettes to Philippine Navy
SEOUL -- South Korea's HD Hyundai Heavy Industries will provide two 3600-ton class corvettes for the Philippines' maritime forces by 2025. These two ships will be equipped with various weapon systems, including vertical launchers and active electronically scanned array radars that can detect a target object and collect information such as distance and speed to the target area. Active electronically scanned array (AESA) radars allow radar beams to move around electronically.
November 22, 2023 -
Singer G-Dragon vows to take legal actions against malicious rumors about illegal drug use
SEOUL -- Singer G-Dragon has declared war against cyberbullies who maliciously defame the 35-year-old former BIGBANG member by spreading groundless rumors about a drug scandal. G-Dragon's warning was sent out about a week after police found no evidence of illegal use of drugs on the singer's hair and nail samples. The singer and actor Lee Sun-kyun, who became globally popular after his appearance in the academy-winning film "Parasite," directed by Bong Jun-ho, were
November 22, 2023
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VISUALS: Black Eagles conduct rehearsal for Armed Forces Day celebration flight
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Korea, Japan hold rare meeting on joint development zone in East China Sea
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Woori Bank expands international teller services
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Samsung faces fines over radiation exposure incident
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VISUALS: Insa Traditional Culture Festival opens in Seoul
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Gangnam: The epitome of affluence in modern Korea
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Former defense chief Ishiba wins Japan's ruling party leadership
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Korea to lure more skilled foreign talent
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KEPCO builds largest energy storage system in Asia
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POSCO Future M delays completion of Canadian JV cathode plant