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Brazilian hospital adopts Lunit's AI chest X-ray solution
SEOUL -- "Lunit INSIGHT CXR," a chest X-ray analysis solution developed by South Korea's medical artificial intelligence company Lunit, was adopted by one of the largest hospitals in Brazil to detect various types of chest diseases such as lung cancer and tuberculosis. Starting with Brazil, Lunit aims to secure its foothold in the South American medical market. Lunit's AI-based solution uses software robots to compare and analyze X-rays and medical images of ches
December 19, 2022 -
State mint rolls out BTS medals in gold and silver to commemorate 10th anniversary
SEOUL -- To commemorate the 10th anniversary of global superstar BTS' debut, South Korea's state mint rolled out a special medal with the seven members' English names engraved on the front. Global fans can purchase medals in gold and silver through the global website of Gmarket, a major domestic online shopping mall. The Korea Minting and Security Printing Corporation (KOMSCO) said in a statement that a total of 87,777 commemorative medals were released on December 16.
December 16, 2022 -
State radio research agency transfers 5G dual polarization antenna tech to private company
SEOUL -- To reduce dependency on foreign 5G antenna equipment, South Korea's state radio research agency has transferred 5G dual polarization antenna technology to a domestic antenna maker Comotech. The company based in the southern industrial city of Ulsan some 300 kilometers (186 miles) southeast of Seoul will manufacture 5G antenna products using the localized technology. In order to send and receive data streams through two channels on one frequency without radio signals in
December 16, 2022 -
KT partners with robot developer Neubility to commercialize outdoor autonomous robots
SEOUL -- South Korea's top telecom company KT partnered with Neubility, a domestic autonomous robot startup, to commercialize outdoor autonomous robots capable of providing various services in any outdoor spaces such as parks and resorts. KT's 5G infrastructure will be combined with Neubility's self-driving robot technologies. Neubility's autonomous robot called "Neubie" can carry out delivery missions in complex urban areas by avoiding obstacles. The robo
December 16, 2022 -
Hyundai releases upgraded version of luxury EV GV60 with facial recognition feature for all trims
SEOUL -- Hyundai has released an upgraded version of GV60, a compact sport utility electric vehicle of the South Korean carmaker's luxury brand Genesis, featuring facial recognition, vehicle-to-load, and over-the-air update features to all trims. GV60 was first released in 2019. The first Genesis full-electric SUV was developed using Hyundai's E-GMP platform, a versatile EV platform that plays the role of a base framework for Hyundai and Kia EVs. The rear-wheel-drive mode
December 16, 2022 -
Shinsegae's online fashion platform's art gallery-like offline store captivates young shoppers
SEOUL -- Clad in long padded coats and thick jackets, young ladies in their mid-20s silently stood outside an art gallery-like apparel store in eastern Seoul on a sub-zero winter day. Some 20 customers solemnly waited for the store to open, only speaking to their mates in a low murmuring voice to kill time. When the store finally opened its doors after about 15 minutes, ladies glided into a hall decorated with flowers and colorful clothing. Sweet fruity scent and low beat of lounge mus
December 16, 2022 -
[COLUMN] Is it worth pushing North Korea on human rights?
SEOUL -- Many years ago, when North Korea was hoping for diplomatic relations with the United States, authorities there spent several months considering the pros and cons of abolishing the death penalty. They thought an American embassy in Pyongyang would mean lots of American politicians visiting the country to criticize them publicly on human rights. A pre-emp
December 16, 2022 -
Ulsan creates consortium to demonstrate key equipment for electric autonomous ship
SEOUL -- A consortium to demonstrate key materials using an electric-powered self-driving ship called "Ulsan Taehwa" was established in South Korea's southern port city of Ulsan. Various vessel-related equipment makers will cooperate with research institutes to test their products through the autonomous passenger ship created as a testbed for essential devices. Ulsan Taehwa is South Korea's first vessel operated by a hybrid electric propulsion system which can als
December 15, 2022 -
State postal service tests multi-point drone delivery in western islands
SEOUL -- South Korea's state postal delivery service Korea Post has tested a multi-point delivery in seven islands located on the west coast for the first time in the country. The postal service had been testing drones to deliver medicines and other necessities to islands without a hospital or supermarket since 2018. South Korea's western and southern coastlines are dotted with hundreds of small islands with a small number of residents each. The islands are often used as sm
December 15, 2022 -
Bebefinn series to be released on Netflix in 190 countries thanks to fast-growing popularity
SEOUL -- "Bebefinn," a three-dimensional animated series featuring the five-member family of a 20-month-old baby named "Finn," will be streamed on Netflix in 190 countries with English, Spanish and Korean subtitles. The animation show created by South Korea's educational entertainment company Pinkfong went viral on YouTube as in its previous work, the "Baby Shark Dance" video. Finn is an animated child who loves to play with Baby Shark. He has four
December 15, 2022
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PHOTOS: Red Cross holds charity bazaar in Seoul
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South Korean man held in China on alleged espionage charges
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VISUALS: Korea marks 2nd anniversary of Halloween crowd crush
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Rosé of BLACKPINK makes top 10 entry on Billboard singles chart
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Israel's allies call on Israel to rethink proposed ban on UNRWA's vital aid
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North Korea's troops in Russia moving to frontlines, spy agency speculates
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POSCO, JSW Group to build steel mill in eastern India
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Egypt to lead ceasefire mediation amid Israel-Hamas conflict
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North Korean foreign minister travels to Russia amid deepening military ties
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Zelensky warns of 12,000 North Korean troops in Russia 'soon'