[OPINION] US political turmoil reflects our wider society – in 2024 and earlier elections

KENOSHA -- “We have met the enemy and he is us.” The ironic statement is from the durable comic strip “Pogo” by cartoonist Walt Kelly, widely syndic

March 27, 2024

Hanwha's cooperative robot wing showcases robot sommelier at 'Smart Factory + Automation World'

SEOUL, March 27 (AJU PRESS) -- At the "Smart Factory + Automation World (SFAW)," an annual tech event held in Seoul, the cooperative robot business wing of South Korea's Hanwha Group has showcased a robot sommelier that can decant wine, a crucial step for separating clean wine from sediment. By integrating artificial intelligence with various types of robots, the company aims to automate processes within the food tech sector. Decanting is the process of removing unne

March 27, 2024

[INTERVIEW] S. Korean mobility solution company targets historical city as gateway to Viet Nam

SEOUL, March 27 (AJU PRESS) -- Gbike, a South Korean mobility solution company, is set to expand its eco-friendly electric scooter and electric bicycle-sharing services into Viet Nam's historical city of Hue. With operations already in Los Angeles and Thailand, Gbike aims to introduce its services to Hue City, which boasts a rich cultural heritage. Personal mobility services, including electric scooter and bicycle-sharing services, became extremely popular in South Korea durin

March 27, 2024

Le Sserafim's "Easy" named on Billboard's top 200 popular albums chart for four consecutive weeks

SEOUL, March 27 (AJU PRESS) -- Le Sserafim's "Easy" has been named on Billboard's top 200 popular albums chart for four consecutive weeks. The album, containing five songs, depicts the story of the five-member band's concerns and fears that hide behind its confident demeanor. Billboard's chart released on March 30 showed that Easy ranked 112th on the Billboard 200 chart. The music video of its title track, "Easy," currently has garnered over 70

March 27, 2024

Life expectancy in South Korea decreases for first time since 2000

SEOUL, March 27 (AJU PRESS) -- Recent data released by South Korea's state statistical information service has shown that South Koreans' life expectancy dropped to 82.7 years in 2022 from 83.6 years in 2021. This marks the first decrease in life expectancy since 2000, which stood at 76 years. Cancer was the primary cause of death in 2022, while deaths from Alzheimer's disease have surged by over 75 times compared to two decades ago. In 2022, the main reason for death w

March 27, 2024

Avikus validates fuel-saving effect of self-sailing solution 'HiNAS Control'

SEOUL, March 26 (AJU PRESS) -- Avikus, a South Korean self-sailing solution developer affiliated with HD Hyundai, has demonstrated the effectiveness of reducing fuel consumption with its autonomous navigation system called "HiNAS Control." After installing the system on a 32,500-ton carrier operating along the route between Singapore and Brazil, the company witnessed fuel savings of up to 15 percent. HiNAS Control utilizes artificial intelligence to recognize surrounding

March 26, 2024

LG CNS partners with Viet Nam's IT giant FPT to accelerate digital transformation       

SEOUL, March 26 (AJU PRESS) -- LG CNS, the technology solution wing of South Korea's LG Group, has partnered with Viet Nam's information technology giant FPT Group to help the Hanoi-based company undergo a digital transformation designed to maximize work efficiency and user accessibility. A digital transformation process involves a company or an organization converting its analog or outdated work style and work systems to adopt digital technologies such as artificial infor

March 26, 2024

Global tech firms to present smart manufacturing solutions at 'Smart Factory + Automation World' in Seoul

SEOUL, March 26 (AJU PRESS) -- A total of 450 companies from nine countries will participate in the "Smart Factory + Automation World (SFAW)," an annual tech event held in Seoul from March 27 to March 29. Exhibitors will showcase robots and other innovative factory automation solutions at the COEX Convention & Exhibition Center located in Gangnam District, the fashion and finance hub of Seoul. SFAW is one of South Korea's largest business-to-business (B2B) ex

March 26, 2024

S. Korean middle market enterprise federation shares strategies for compliance management

SEOUL, March 26 (AJU PRESS) -- South Korea's middle market enterprise federation has shared strategies for adapting to regulations related to fair trade and other business-related policies. During the briefing, the association stressed the importance of understanding relevant regulations to ensure businesses maintain effective compliance amidst the shifting legal environment. According to data released by the Federation of Middle Market Enterprises of Korea (FOMEK), middle mar

March 26, 2024

Lotte Rental achieves 'Baa3' credit rating from Moody's

SEOUL, March 26 (AJU PRESS) -- Lotte Rental, the rental service wing of South Korea's Lotte Group, has earned a prestigious "Baa3" investment-grade rating from Moody's, a renowned global credit rating agency. This achievement holds significance in South Korea's rental industry. Moody's is recognized as one of the top three credit rating agencies globally, alongside Standard & Poor's (S&P) and Fitch. Moody's evaluation of Lotte Rental began

March 26, 2024