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

July 4, 2024

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

KAERI, LG Innotek collaborate on nuclear battery technology

SEOUL, July 4 (AJU PRESS) - The Korea Atomic Energy Research Institute (KAERI) and LG Innotek have agreed to cooperate in developing thermoelectric technology for nuclear batteries used in space and defense sectors. The partnership, signed on Wednesday, aims to strengthen development capabilities for localizing thermoelectric elements, a core component of nuclear batteries. These batteries, which generate power using the decay heat of radioisotopes, can provide stable energy even

July 4, 2024

Samsung to run Galaxy experience zones in seven major global cities

SEOUL, July 04 (AJU PRESS) - Samsung Electronics plans to open promotional zones for its upcoming Galaxy products in seven major cities, including New York, Paris and Tokyo, next week, the company said Thursday. The Seoul-based tech giant is scheduled to unveil new smartphones, watches and other devices at Galaxy Unpacked 2024 in Paris next Wednesday. Following the event, Samsung will operate Galaxy Experience Spaces, also in Seoul, Berlin, Dubai and Jakarta, to showcase new Gala

July 4, 2024

CJ CheilJedang promotes Korean cuisine at Chinese culinary competition

SEOUL, July 4 (AJU PRESS) - CJ CheilJedang sponsored an international Korean food contest in Qingdao, China, last week as part of efforts to promote Korean cuisine globally, the company said Thursday. The company's Cuisine. K project, aimed at nurturing Korean chefs, sponsored a CJ Challenge Live Competition segment at the 2024 K-Food China Qingdao International Culinary Championship held on Friday and Saturday. Chefs from the two countries showcased various dishes using popu

July 4, 2024

Malaysian university adopts Visang's AI-based Korean learning platform

SEOUL, July 04 (AJU PRESS) - Visang Education, a Korean educational company, said Thursday its artificial intelligence-based Korean-language learning platform has been adopted by the Korean language education center of the Asia Pacific University of Technology & Innovation (APU) in Malaysia. The platform, Master K, includes various smart learning tools, such as virtual classrooms and AI pronunciation tests, to support remote teaching. The private university in Kuala Lumpur is

July 4, 2024

Police investigate after live bullet found in Korean Air flight attendant's bag

SEOUL, July 4 (AJU PRESS) - A live bullet was discovered in the carry-on luggage of a Korean Air flight attendant who was about to board a flight at Incheon International Airport, west of Seoul, police said Thursday. The 7.62mm caliber round was detected during a security check before a flight from Incheon to Bangkok on Tuesday. Airport police confiscated the bullet and allowed the female crew member to depart. They plan to question her upon her return. Korean Air's intern

July 4, 2024

Opinion: The woman with US president's ear as he doubles down on staying in race

SEOUL, July 04 (AJU PRESS) - The overwhelming majority of people who watched the first U.S. presidential debate between incumbent Joe Biden and challengers Donald Trump concluded that it was a disastrous night for the 46th U.S. president. Biden's voice was weak, his language confused and he gave the impression of a very elderly man who was struggling to cope under pressure. Not very presidential, people concluded. Within hours of the debate, Democrats were queuing up to call on

July 4, 2024

PHOTOS: Nano Korea 2024 showcases cutting-edge innovations at KINTEX

SEOUL, July 03 (AJU PRESS) - The 22nd annual Nano Korea, is taking place at KINTEX in Goyang, west of Seoul. The event runs from Wednesday to Friday under the theme "Invisible Nano, Realizing the Future." The Nano Korea serves as a premier platform for showcasing the latest innovations and applications in nanotechnology and is recognized as one of the world's top three events in the sector, along with the United States' TechConnect World and Japan's NanoTech Japan.

July 3, 2024