S. Korean music variety show to feature AI performers

SEOUL, April 09 (AJU PRESS) - South Korea's state-run television network, KBS, is set to debut a unique music variety show featuring both artificial intelligence (AI) and human performers. Titled "Synchro You," the program will challenge the studio audience to differentiate between AI singers and their human counterparts. The first episode of Synchro You will air on May 10. The show will be hosted by a star-studded lineup, including South Korean variety show mainstay

April 9, 2024

Ma Dong-seok to hold belated wedding ceremony next month

SEOUL, April 09 (AJU PRESS) - Actor Ma Dong-seok (53) will have his belated wedding ceremony in Seoul next month after three years of marriage. Their management agency announced Wednesday that Ma and his wife and model Ye Jung-hwa (36) will hold their private wedding ceremony in May with only close friends and relatives in attendance. The two became a public item after their relationship was revealed in 2016 and later confirmed that they registered their marriage without a big cel

April 9, 2024

S. Korean school to provide Korean classes for children with non-native parents

SEOUL, April 08 (AJU PRESS) - In a bid to help children with at least one parent with immigrant background to quickly adapt to the learning environment, an elementary school in Ansan, a city located southwest of Seoul, will offer Korean language programs every Saturday. Over 90 percent of Ansan Wongok Elementary School's 472 students are children of multicultural backgrounds with at least one parent from another country. According to data released by the state-run Korean Educa

April 8, 2024

More than 40% of S. Koreans feel burdened by annual healthcare bills: survey

SEOUL, April 08 (AJU PRESS) - Despite South Korea's robust national health insurance program, more than 40 percent of citizens feel burdened by their annual personal healthcare expenditures, according to survey data released by the National Health Insurance Service. In 2021, the average South Korean spent about $710 on medical services, excluding costs covered by insurance. South Korea's state-operated health insurance program is globally recognized, providing citizens and l

April 8, 2024

AI test prep solution 'Prep.Pie' to reach universities across US by second half of 2024

SEOUL, April 08 (AJU PRESS) - "Prep.Pie," an artificial intelligence-based learning platform created by South Korean startup Mathpresso, will be available for American university students by the second half of 2024. The solution is tailored to assist students primarily studying business and STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) majors. Prep.Pie summarizes crucial information from a student's study materials and simplifies complex concepts. The AI p

April 8, 2024

[INTERVIEW] Creating robots designed to free people from work

SEOUL, April 08 (AJU PRESS) - Inside the headquarters of South Korean robotics technology company ROBOTIS, located in southwestern Seoul, a scene reminiscent of science fiction unfolds. Tower-shaped service robots silently roam the campus, delivering drinks and snacks to employees. On the main wall in the lobby, the company motto reads: "Freedom from Work." The autonomous service robots seen here are called "Gaemi" (meaning "ant" in Korean). Both the

April 8, 2024

Researchers find Lunit's AI image analysis solution effective enough to reduce human doctors' workload

SEOUL, April 08 (AJU PRESS) - A study has shown that the adoption of an artificial intelligence-based breast cancer analysis solution can reduce the workload of human radiologists by about 70 percent. According to the research, the system called "Lunit INSIGHT MMG" can also significantly improve cancer detection accuracy. Lunit INSIGHT MMG compares and analyzes medical images of breast cancer patients and healthy individuals. The AI solution alerts human supervisors if

April 8, 2024

South Korea's second homegrown spy satellite successfully launched

SEOUL, April 08 (AJU PRESS) - South Korea has successfully launched its second domestically built military reconnaissance satellite on Sunday. A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket lifted off at 7:17 p.m. U.S. Eastern Time from the Kennedy Space Center in Florida, separating the first and second stages as planned after 2 minutes and 18 seconds. This launch marks a significant step in South Korea's program to acquire five spy satellites by 2025, enhancing its ability to monitor North Korea

April 8, 2024

Le Sserafim will promote NBA events in Asia-Pacific region

SEOUL, April 05 (AJU PRESS) - Girl band Le Sserafim will work with the National Basketball Association (NBA) to promote various NBA events in the Asia-Pacific region. The five-member band will attend NBA games and share related content on social media. NBA said on Friday that the band has been selected as the "Friends of the NBA." "We are thrilled to work with Le Sserafim, a group that embodies youth, dynamism and a genuine passion for the NBA," said NBA'

April 5, 2024

Seminar helps Korean firms explore Indian markets

SEOUL, April 05 (AJU PRESS) - In a bid to help South Korean companies enter the Indian market, the nation's middle market enterprise federation, FOMEK, organized a seminar. Representatives from the Indian Embassy in Seoul and India's Chamber of Commerce provided insights on the Indian business environment and support plans for South Korean investment in automotive, particularly electric vehicles, and electrical and electronic manufacturing. During the forum on April 4, FOM

April 5, 2024