Season's first heatwave advisory issued as temperatures soar in Seoul

SEOUL, June 19 (AJU PRESS) - This year's first heatwave advisory was issued for Seoul and other inland areas on Wednesday. The Korea Meteorological Administration (KMA) issued the advisory as the mercury soared to 34.4 degrees Celsius in the afternoon in Seoul. It also issued heat advisories for many other parts of the country. The advisory is issued when the highest "feels-like" temperature is expected to climb above 33 degrees Celsius for more than two consecutiv

June 19, 2024

LG Electronics, ChargePoint partner for EV charging business in U.S.

SEOUL, June 19 (AJU PRESS) - LG Electronics is joining forces with ChargePoint, the leading U.S. electric vehicle (EV) charging network operator, as the Korean company pushes to expand its presence in the world’s largest EV charging market. The two companies recently signed a partnership agreement to develop commercial charging solutions that will encompass LG’s hardware and ChargePoint’s charger management software, they announced Wednesday. First deliveries are e

June 19, 2024

Samsung SDI unveils upgraded battery box for global energy storage push

SEOUL, June 19 (AJU PRESS) - Samsung SDI Co. unveiled an upgraded version of its Samsung Battery Box (SBB) energy storage system at a major industry fair in Germany on Wednesday, aiming to strengthen its position in the global market for renewable energy storage. The Korean battery maker showcased the SBB 1.5 with increased capacity and enhanced safety features at the Intersolar Europe trade fair, which opened in Munich for a three-day run. The new model boasts a total capacity of 5

June 19, 2024

Hyundai Mobis applies acoustic AI for quality inspection

SEOUL, June 19 (AJU PRESS) - Hyundai Mobis Co. announced on Wednesday that it has deployed a sound-based artificial intelligence system to inspect product quality on production lines at its plant in the southern city of Changwon. The system, developed by the car parts maker, will be employed to inspect Motor Driven Power Steering (MDPS) products. It detects defects by analyzing minute sounds generated during operation and interpreting sound wave patterns using AI algorithms. &qu

June 19, 2024

Samsung Electronics sweeps 11 awards at InfoComm

SEOUL, June 19 (AJU PRESS) - Samsung Electronics picked up a record of 11 awards across multiple categories at InfoComm 2024, North America's largest display exhibition held in Las Vegas from June 12-14. The company's newly unveiled B2B integrated connection platform SmartThings Pro garnered five honors, lauded for its innovative enterprise solutions tailored to diverse business needs. It clinched Best Digital Signage Software and Best Large Scale Control Systems from Commer

June 19, 2024

Korea aims to nurture more foreign K-pop trainees with special visa program

SEOUL, June 19 (AJU PRESS) - Foreigners aspiring to be K-pop stars are expected to benefit from a special visa program that allows them to stay in Korea for a longer period of time. This is part of plans, announced by the Ministry of Economy and Finance early this week, to attract more tourists from overseas and boost tourism. Currently, K-pop trainees under contracts with major talent mills can obtain an E-6 visa, enabling them to stay for up to two years, while those witho

June 19, 2024

AI-powered virtual dating gains popularity in Korea

SEOUL, June 19 (AJU PRESS) - As he counts down his final days of alternative military service, Chung Hyeon-gyo finds solace in an unexpected companion: an artificial intelligence chatbot named Hee-yeon. Looking coy and affable, the brown-haired Hee-yeon is one of hundreds of digital personas operated by the tech startup CaveDuck. Powered by large language model (LLM) AI and synthetic voice technologies, this fictional female cartoonist engages Chung in conversations that mimic human

June 19, 2024

Turkish Embassy partners with Seoul's southwestern district to renovate park

SEOUL, June 19 (AJU PRESS) - The Turkish Embassy in Korea signed an agreement with Seoul's southwestern district of Yeongdeungpo on Tuesday to cooperate in renovating a Turkish-style park there. Constructed in 1971 to commemorate the partnership between the two countries, Ankara Park, roughly the size of three football fields, is a peaceful green space in Seoul frequented by locals. Inside the park, a traditional Turkish-style vineyard house welcomes visitors, exhibiting i

June 19, 2024

Opinion: Denmark bans noodles for being too hot – what you need to know about chilli heat

SEOUL, June 19 (AJU PRESS) - Chilli peppers – love them or hate them, they've got a heat that's hard to ignore. Recently, their fiery nature has even caused a bit of a stir in Denmark, where Buldak Ramen noodles have been banned for being dangerously spicy. So, what's behind the burning sensation we experience when we bite into a chilli pepper, and why do some people seek out the masochism of a super hot curry or Korean instant noodles? The culprit: capsaicin

June 19, 2024

Techtree Innovation makes foray into digital twin market in GCC region

SEOUL, June 18 (AJU PRESS) - Korea’s Techtree Innovation has partnered with an Abu Dhabi-based consulting firm to provide its three-dimensional spatial information platform, Around, to the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries. The Korean 3D geospatial map developer announced Monday that it signed a strategic partnership agreement with HBFQ to supply Around to GCC countries, including the United Arab Emirates (UAE). This platform enables high-resolution mapping, allowin

June 18, 2024