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South Korea to invest $1.16 billion in defense industry by 2027 to boost exports
SEOUL -- The South Korean government has decided to invest 1.5 trillion won ($1.16 billion) in developing defense technologies under a private-military cooperation project by 2027. On February 14, the Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy and the Ministry of National Defense announced the Third Basic Plan on Private-Public Technology Development Cooperation to beef up the country's defense industry as one of strategic export growth engines. The ministries have selected 16
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S. Korean consumers favor meal kit products than dining out due to price hike
SEOUL -- The popularity of meal kits, ready-to-eat meal packs, at megastores has increased despite South Korea adopting re-opening policies, including lifting regulations on compulsory face masks in indoor environments. The unexpected popularity of the convenient heat-and-eat meal packs was affected by increased prices of daily necessities including food. Meal kits became popular in South Korea when the first wave of the COVID-19 pandemic hit the country in early 2020. People avoid
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Seoul's satellite city to provide smart care solutions for 543 vulnerable residents living alone
SEOUL -- Three different smart care solutions -- the internet of things-based monitoring devices, artificial intelligence-based care robots, and Bluetooth-based robot psychologists -- will be distributed to middle-aged and older people with a high possibility of dying alone. The solutions, already used by some 300 residents in 2020, will be provided to additional 543 residents. The total number of single-person households in Seongnam is 122,461. About 38.5 percent of them are aged
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[OPINION] Tragic devastation in Turkey and Syria
KENOSHA, Wisconsin -- The tremendous devastation in Syria and Turkey as a result of the February 6 earthquakes is an ongoing important focus of world action. The l
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China to resume issuing short-term visas for South Koreans February 18
SEOUL -- China has decided to resume issuing short-term visas for South Korean travelers on February 18, the Chinese Embassy in Seoul said on February 15. The decision was made four days after South Korea restarted the issuance of short-term visas for travelers from China. The Seoul government lifted the visa restrictions as China's new COVID-19 wave began to recede and a mere 1.1 percent of travelers from the neighboring country tested positive for the coronavirus. The Seo
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South Korea's sovereign wealth fund suffers largest loss of $29.7 billion in 2022
SEOUL -- South Korea's sovereign wealth fund showed the worst performance last year since it was created in 2005, logging a loss of $29.7 billion (38 trillion won) due to falling stock prices and volatile debt markets, according to the fund's operator Korea Investment Corporation (KIC) on February 15. In a KIC report submitted to Rep. Yang Kyung-sook of the main opposition Democratic Party of Korea (DPK), the sovereign fund posted a 14.36 percent loss in 2022 as it suffered
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State research institute develops 'Electronic nose' sensor for real-time gas analysis
SEOUL -- A team of researchers developed a low-power-consuming "electronic nose" sensor that can detect and analyze gases in real-time. Because the sensor uses micro light emitting diodes (LEDs) for the detection of gases, the sensor consumes about 0.01 percent of electricity compared to conventional gas sensors. Normally, gas sensors use integrated heaters to change the conductivity of sensor materials so that they can detect different types of metallic oxide substances
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Reality competition series 'Physical: 100' captivates global fans on Netflix
SEOUL -- "Physical: 100," a South Korean competition show featuring physically fit contestants engaging in various games and competitions to win prize money of 300 million won ($233,681), became the most watched content on Netflix's non-English chart. The reality survival content showcases various celebrities such as UFC fighter Akiyama Yoshihiro (Choo Sung-hoon) and the 2012 London Olympic vault champion Yang Hak-seon. The global streaming service giant said that t
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411,000 jobs added in January, posting lowest growth in 22 months amid economic slowdown
SEOUL -- South Korea added 411,000 jobs to the economy in January, recording the lowest job growth in 22 months, Statistics Korea said February 15. The slow job growth was attributed to an economic slowdown and the falling population. The number of employed people increased by a mere 1.52 percent, or 411,000, to 27,363,000 last month from a year earlier, according to the statistical office. The payroll increase has continued to slow down since 935,000 jobs were added in May 20
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Researchers develop film-like soft robot actuator capable of detecting methanol in water
SEOUL -- Researchers from a prominent state research institute have developed a film-like soft robot composed of chiroptical photonic crystals, which are optical nanostructures, that can detect methanol (CH3OH) in water. The robot can also fold, bend, and twist in response to external stimuli. Chiroptic is a term referring to the optical technique that uses refraction, absorption, or emission of anisotropic radiation for investigating chiral substances including methanol (CH3OH), 2
February 15, 2023
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PHOTOS: Festival features India's traditional dance in Seoul
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PHOTOS: UAE heritage showcased on Nami Island
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Octogenarian becomes oldest contestant at beauty pageant in Seoul
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Krafton to showcase new games at G-Star
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Golfer Pak Se-ri wins Van Fleet Award for strengthening U.S.-Korea relations
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Naver Map offers multilingual translation for visitor reviews
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Indian cultural festival kicks off with traditional dance performance
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Hanwha Q Cells sells solar project in Washington state
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School bus fire claims 23 lives in Thailand
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Google to invest $1 billion in Thailand data center, cloud AI Infrastructure