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PHOTOS: Stars shine on red carpet at Bucheon International Fantastic Film Festival
SEOUL, July 5 (AJU PRESS) - Stars and filmmakers gathered for the red carpet event of the annual Bucheon International Fantastic Film Festival (BIFAN) on Thursday. The annual festival, now in its 28th year, runs for 11 days until July 14, screening about 255 short and feature films from 49 countries this year. A three-day forum on the sidelines of the festival is also scheduled from Friday to discuss the impact of artificial intelligence on film-making.
July 5, 2024 -
Samsung SDI close to $1 billion battery deal with NextEra Energy
SEOUL, July 05 (AJU PRESS) - Samsung SDI is reportedly close to securing a 1 trillion won ($725.32 million) contract to provide energy storage system (ESS) batteries to NextEra Energy, America's largest power company. The deal, said to involve 6.3 GWh of batteries, represents 11.5 percent of North America's total ESS capacity last year. The main product for this supply is the Samsung Battery Box (SBB), recently unveiled at InterBattery Europe 2024 in Germany. The SBB is
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PHOTOS: 12,000 cattle farmers rally in Seoul
SEOUL, July 5 (AJU PRESS) - Approximately 12,000 cattle farmers gathered for a rally in Seoul's commercial district of Yeouido, near the National Assembly, on Wednesday. They voiced their struggles with rising production costs and falling cattle prices, urging the government to improve their conditions. The Hanwoo Association, which organized the massive rally, claimed that many cattle farmers have faced severe difficulties in their livelihoods, suffering losses of over 2.3 million won pe
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Opinion: New Zealand is moving closer to digital IDs – it's time to rethink how we protect our valuable data
SEOUL, July 05 (AJU PRESS) - New Zealand shifted closer towards digital credentials for access to online services this week with the launch of the Trust Framework Authority. It will determine which organizations are verified to provide digital identity services. The digital ID scheme aims to ease transactions such as opening a bank account or accessing government services by moving identity verification away from physical documents. This has the potential to transform New Zealand
July 5, 2024 -
Bucheon's annual film fest kicks off with focus on AI
SEOUL, July 4 (AJU PRESS) - The annual Bucheon International Fantastic Film Festival (BIFAN) kicked off its 11-day run with a star-studded red carpet event at a venue, west of Seoul on Thursday. The Asia's largest genre film festival, featuring primarily horror, thriller and sci-fi movies, will showcase about 255 short and feature films from 49 countries this year. With a focus on the rising trend of artificial intelligence, the festival, in its 28th year, exp
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KAI signs deal with Peruvian firm for joint production of FA-50 parts
SEOUL, July 04 (AJU PRESS) - Korea Aerospace Industries (KAI) has signed a memorandum of understanding with Peru's state-run aviation maintenance company, SEMAN, for the joint production of FA-50 light attack aircraft parts, Korea's sole aircraft maker announced on Thursday. SEMAN, which operates under Peru's Ministry of Defense, is responsible for the maintenance and performance upgrades of aircraft. The agreement followed discussions on industrial cooperation measures
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Court rejects arrest warrant for driver in deadly car crash in Seoul
SEOUL, July 04 (AJU PRESS) - A court has dismissed an arrest warrant for a 68-year-old driver involved in a deadly car crash that killed nine people and injured seven in central Seoul on Monday night, police said Thursday. The tragic accident occurred around 9:27 p.m. (1227 GMT) at an intersection near City Hall in Seoul. A Genesis luxury sedan, driven by the man identified by his surname Cha, was traveling the wrong way on a one-way, four-lane street. Cha lost control of the car,
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PHOTOS: Seoul mourns car crash victims
SEOUL, July 04 (AJU PRESS) - On the evening of July 1, 2024, a deadly car crash took place near Seoul City Hall Station when a luxury sedan plowed into a pedestrian walkway at an intersection. Nine were killed and seven were injured in the accident. At the accident site, people continue to pay their respects, paying tribute with various items such as flowers and alcoholic drinks placed to honor the victims.
July 4, 2024 -
GS Group holds inhouse hackathon to enhance AI capabilities
SEOUL, July 04 (AJU PRESS) - GS Group, South Korea's ninth-largest conglomerate, held an in-house contest this week to encourage employees to harness generative artificial intelligence. The annual GS Group Hackathon took place at InterContinental Seoul COEX in southern Seoul on Wednesday and Thursday. Contestants examined issues discovered in their businesses, such as convenience stores, gas stations and construction sites, and developed services or business models using digi
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Korea to conduct survey on individuals with borderline IQ
SEOUL, July 04 (AJU PRESS) - Korea will conduct a survey on individuals who face difficulties in daily life due to their lower-than-average intelligence, the Ministry of Education said Wednesday. These individuals are often excluded from various government support programs, as they are not classified as intellectually disable. People with borderline intellectual functioning, defined as having an intelligence quotient (Q) between 71 and 84, require government support, but accurate
July 4, 2024
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Quad leaders condemn North Korea's nuclear, missile programs
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Over 1,500 displaced as heavy rains batter southern provinces
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Battery cell damage from external impact may have caused last month's EV fire: forensic service
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KBS demands apology from Real Madrid after abrupt cancellation of K-pop concert
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PHOTOS: Junior college admission fair opens in Seoul
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Koreans' views toward Japanese improve, survey finds
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Czech Republic optimistic about Korean consortium's bid for nuclear power plant project
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INTERVIEW: Female business leader urges women entrepreneurs to tap global markets
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Opinion: A wake-up call for Scholz and the European Union
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Opinion: Prime Minister's Visit underscores vital Britain ties