LG Electronics opens AI appliances showroom in Spain

SEOUL, June 17 (AJU PRESS) - LG Electronics has unveiled Another Hanok, a premium experience space in Madrid, Spain, featuring the company's differentiated artificial intelligence-powered appliances and heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) solutions. Another Hanok replicates a traditional Korean architectural style building powered by LG's energy-efficient products, achieving 100 percent energy self-sufficiency through a smart system. The space will serve as a

June 17, 2024

Fifty Fifty to return with fresh lineup this fall

SEOUL, June 17 (AJU PRESS) - Girl band Fifty Fifty will return to the K-pop scene this fall with new members, according to their agency Attrackt. Initially planned for June, their comeback is now slated for September to allow for more preparation. "We planned to return to the stage in June, but decided to meet fans in September as we want to spend more time on final tune-ups," the agency said last week. "But we will release part of tracks ahead of the release of ou

June 17, 2024

PHOTOS: Once a Seoul landmark, Sewoon Plaza faces urban redevelopment controversy

SEOUL, June 17 (AJU PRESS) - Sewoon Plaza, located in Seoul's Jongno, is South Korea's first mixed-use residential and commercial complex. Completed in 1968, Sewoon Plaza was once a landmark of the capital city, serving as the only place in the country where people could find various electronic products and specialized books. Although it has experienced decline and deterioration over the years, numerous workshops that supply electronic components and offer custom orders still thrive i

June 17, 2024

Opinion: Apple insists its ChatGPT tie-up will protect users' privacy

SEOUL, June 17 (AJU PRESS) - Apple, a company known for its longstanding commitment to user privacy, has received flak since unveiling its artificial intelligence (AI) strategy at its Worldwide Developers Conference on June 10. This relates to the centrepiece of Apple Intelligence, which gives users access to OpenAI's powerful generative AI tool, ChatGPT. Some users welcomed the new features, which will initially only be available from the autumn on iPhone 15 Pro and Pro Max p

June 17, 2024

PHOTOS: World Blood Donor Day 2024

SEOUL, June 14 (AJU PRESS) - Seoul City held a ceremony to commemorate World Blood Donor Day at Gwanghwamun Square on Friday. Mayor Oh Se-hoon presented awards to outstanding blood donors and participants donated blood at a nearby center. World Blood Donor Day is observed every year on June 14 to raise awareness about the importance of blood donation and to express gratitude and respect to donors.

June 14, 2024

ASEAN-Korea Centre opens pop-up store to promote Southeast Asian food

Poster for ASEAN Flavor Town Courtesy of the ASEAN-Korea Centre SEOUL, June 14 (AJU PRESS) - The ASEAN-Korea Centre on Friday launched a pop-up store event in Seoul to promote Southeast Asian food to Koreans. The event, titled ASEAN Flavor Town, opened at Lotte Department Store in the city center and will run until next Thursday. ASEAN stands for the Association of Southeast Asian Nations, which includes Brunei, Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, the Philippines, Thailand

June 14, 2024

Admiral Yi Sun-shin named most admired figure among Koreans

SEOUL, June 14 (AJU PRESS) - Admiral Yi Sun-shin remains the most revered figure among many Koreans, according to a recent survey by pollster Gallup Korea. In the survey of nearly 2,000 people aged 13 and above released this week, some 14 percent named the historical naval hero as the person they respect the most. Yi had previously topped the same survey in 2014 and 2019. The admiration for Yi seems stronger among men, with 18 percent choosing him, compared to 9 percent of women.

June 14, 2024

Samsung, LG target data center cooling system market as AI drives demand

SEOUL, June 14 (AJU PRESS) - Samsung Electronics and LG Electronics are intensifying their efforts to gain a competitive edge in the global market for cooling devices used in data centers amid the ongoing artificial intelligence boom. Demand for heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) systems is surging as they play a crucial role in preventing facility overloads and reducing energy consumption at data centers, which consume substantial power and generate significant heat

June 14, 2024

Toxic substances found in products sold on AliExpress, Temu

SEOUL, June 14 (AJU PRESS) - An investigation by the Korea Consumer Agency has revealed alarming levels of heavy metals, phthalates and other hazardous substances in various products sold on the popular overseas direct-buying platforms AliExpress, Temu and Qoo10. The semi-government watchdog said Friday that of 88 products examined, including cosmetics, children's toys and motorcycle helmets, 27 items, or 30.7 percent, failed domestic safety standards. Excessive lead 65 times

June 14, 2024

Coupang threatens to halt rocket delivery, curb investments after record antitrust fine

SEOUL, June 14 (AJU PRESS) - South Korea's e-commerce giant Coupang has signaled that it may halt its fast delivery service and investment plans after the government imposed a record fine on the company for providing unfair business advantages to its private-label products. The Fair Trade Commission (FTC) on Thursday slapped Coupang with a 140 billion won ($108 million) fine for manipulating search algorithms and posting false product reviews. Alongside imposing the heaviest pen

June 14, 2024