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S. Korea to demonstrate smart delivery service in southern Seoul
SEOUL -- South Korea's transport ministry will start the demonstration of urban smart parcel delivery services using a micro fulfillment center, a small-sized logistic center, located in southern Seoul. The automated logistics center will become the base for quick-delivery services using six robots that sort and carry parcels inside the building. Fulfillment centers are small-sized buildings that have a storage area and a loading bay. Sometimes the small logistics centers have
November 22, 2023 -
Hyundai to establish hydrogen mobility infrastructure in Singapore
SEOUL -- Hyundai auto group, the world's third-largest carmaker, has partnered with Singaporean logistics company PTCL to establish hydrogen mobility infrastructure in Singapore. The island country aims to increase the proportion of low-carbon energy such as hydrogen to half of its electricity production by 2050. According to data released by Singapore-based think tank Asia Natural Gas and Energy Association, the Southeast Asian country currently relies on natural gas for 96 per
November 22, 2023 -
Middle school in Seoul adopts robot chefs to help human cooks
SEOUL -- A middle school in Seoul has adopted four robot chefs to protect human cooks suffering from cooking fumes, harmful substances generated during the cooking process. Currently, robot chefs are in charge of preparing meals for 645 students. Cooking fumes, consisting of particulate matter or toxic gases, are often produced when heating hot oil or other food materials at extremely high temperatures. The cooking smoke contains hazardous substances such as formaldehyde and carbo
November 22, 2023 -
N. Korea heralds successful launch of military spy satellite
SEOUL -- North Korea has heralded its successful launch of a military spy satellite, about three hours after a carrier rocket was fired from a launch facility in Cholsan County which juts into the West Sea, also known as the Yellow Sea on November 21. Pyongyang had previously notified Japan on November 21 that it would attempt to launch a rocket to send a satellite into orbit between November 22 and December 1. However, the launch took place a day before the previously noticed time.
November 22, 2023 -
Police find no trace of drugs in G-Dragon's nail samples
SEOUL -- After about a month of a drug investigation on celebrities including singer G-Dragon and actor Lee Sun-kyun, police disclosed that no traces of drugs were found in the 35-year-old former idol band member. The law enforcers also found no evidence of illegal drug use from the 48-year-old actor. The singer was suspected of using illegal drugs and was summoned for interrogation on November 6. Prior to the nail sample test, G-Dragon also participated in drug tests on October 29
November 21, 2023 -
N. Korea notifies Japanese government about third launch attempt of military satellite
SEOUL -- North Korea has notified Japan that Pyongyang would attempt to launch its spy military satellite into orbit between November 22 and December 1. North Korea has tried to send its satellite into space in May and August but both attempts failed due to malfunctioning rockets. Japan's state-operated broadcaster NHK reported on November 21 citing Pyongyang's statement that a North Korean rocket carrying a satellite will be launched between November 22 and December 1.
November 21, 2023 -
S. Korea to elevate diplomatic relations with Britain to 'global strategic partnership'
SEOUL -- South Korea will commemorate the 140th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations with Britain and elevate the bilateral relationship between the two countries from the existing "broad and creative partnership" to a "global strategic partnership," South Korea's presidential office said. In November 1883, Britain established diplomatic relations with the Joseon dynasty that ruled the Korean Peninsula from 1392 to 1897. The United Kingdom
November 21, 2023 -
Larger number of overseas travelers use low-cost carrier than pre-pandemic days: market data
SEOUL -- A total of about 681,200 people traveled to overseas countries using Jeju Air, a major South Korean low-cost carrier (LCC), in October 2023. The number of Jeju Air's international flight passengers increased by three percentage points compared to the number of travelers who used the LCC in October 2019, a couple of months before the first wave of the COVID-19 pandemic hit South Korea. When waves of the pandemic swept across the globe in 2020, almost every country in t
November 21, 2023 -
Korean Air partners with logistics company LX Pantos for bio-aviation fuel business
SEOUL -- Korean Air, South Korea's flag carrier, will work with domestic logistics company LX Pantos to beef up its bio-aviation fuel business. LX Pantos will buy biofuel for the flag carrier's cargo operation, and Korean Air will disclose how the partner company's purchase has contributed to reducing its carbon emissions. Biofuel is created using plant-derived or animal-derived oils, such as cooking oil from fast-food restaurants or palm oil. Biodiesel, a highly acknowl
November 20, 2023 -
Indian street food showcased at cultural festival in Seoul with Korean seaweed rice roll Gimbap
SEOUL -- The Indian Embassy in Seoul has worked with South Korea's agriculture ministry to promote Indian cuisines at a street food festival in Seoul. Various Indian dishes were showcased such as "Jalebi," an Indian treat resembling funnel cake, and "Gajar Halwa," a pudding dessert, along with Gimbap, a Korean dish of rice, vegetables, and meat wrapped in sheets of laver. The event was held to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic t
November 20, 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