Swedish minister observes Hyodol's AI-based elderly care robot

SEOUL, October 14 (AJP) – Sweden's Minister for Older People and Social Security Anna Tenje recently visited a community welfare center in Seoul to observe an artificial intelligence-based care robot developed by Hyodol. Her visit aimed to understand Korea's approach to AI technology in elderly care as the country prepares for an aging society, the company said. During the event at the Gungdong Community Welfare Center on Sept. 30, Hyodol's CEO, Kim Ji-hee, expl

October 14, 2024

ASEAN leaders call for easing tensions in South China Sea, Myanmar

SEOUL, October 14 (AJP) – The leaders of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) have called for the swift implementation of a code of conduct in the South China Sea to prevent conflicts between nations, during the 44th and 45th ASEAN Summits held in Vientiane, Laos. In a chairman's statement on Friday, the leaders emphasized the need for trust-building measures to reduce the risk of accidents, misunderstandings and miscalculations in the region. The summit a

October 14, 2024

Another deadly train crash in southern Egypt leaves at least 1 dead, 21 injured

People look at the wreckage following a locomotive's collision with a Cairo-bound passenger train in Minya, southern Egypt on Oct. 13, 2024. AP-Yonhap SEOUL, October 14 (AJP) - A locomotive collided with the rear of a Cairo-bound passenger train in southern Egypt on Sunday, resulting in at least one death and several injuries, officials reported. This is the second train accident in Egypt within a month. The collision occurred in Minya province, approximately 270 kilometers

October 14, 2024

Hyundai Mobis, Zeiss to develop holographic windshield display for vehicles

SEOUL, October 14 (AJP) – South Korean auto parts maker Hyundai Mobis Co. has signed a partnership with German optics firm Carl Zeiss A.G. to develop holographic windshield display technology for vehicles, with the aim of starting production by 2027. The technology will transform the entire windshield into a transparent display, showing driving information and entertainment content. It represents a significant advancement over existing heads-up displays (HUDs), which typically

October 14, 2024

Israeli tanks enter UN post in Southern Lebanon during evacuation operation

SEOUL, October 14 (AJP) - The UN peacekeeping force in southern Lebanon reported that Israeli tanks breached one of its posts in Ramyah, near the Israeli border last Sunday. According to the UN Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL), two Israel Defense Forces (IDF) tanks broke the main gate and demanded the lights be turned off. A few hours later, nearby gunfire caused smoke to enter the camp, leading to 15 peacekeepers suffering skin and stomach issues. The IDF claimed the tanks ente

October 14, 2024

China to introduce new fiscal policies to support stable growth  

SEOUL, October 14 (AJP) - China is set to introduce a series of fiscal policies aimed at boosting confidence in its economy and ensuring stable growth, according to economists on Sunday. These measures are expected to help meet the country's annual development targets. Finance officials have announced plans to release a new package of targeted fiscal policies soon, following recent initiatives aimed at providing greater support for the economy. These steps have raised optimism a

October 14, 2024

China, Viet Nam to expand economic and trade cooperation

SEOUL, October 14 (AJP) - China is prepared to promote high-quality and high-level cooperation across various fields with Viet Nam and is willing to continue expanding economic and trade cooperation, said Chinese Premier Li Qiang during his three-day official visit to Viet Nam, according to Xinhua News Agency on Sunday. In his meeting with To Lam, general secretary of the Communist Party of Viet Nam Central Committee and Vietnamese president on Saturday, Li conveyed the cordial gree

October 14, 2024

OPINION: AI was central to two of 2024's Nobel prize categories. It's sign of things to come

SEOUL, October 14 (AJP) - The 2024 Nobel Prizes in physics and chemistry have given us a glimpse of the future of science. Artificial intelligence (AI) was central to the discoveries honored by both awards. You have to wonder what Alfred Nobel, who founded the prizes, would think of it all. We are certain to see many more Nobel medals handed to researchers who made use of AI tools. As this happens, we may find the scientific methods honored by the Nobel committee depart from straigh

October 14, 2024

Osaka Expo faces challenges as opening day nears

SEOUL, October 14 (AJP) - With six months left until the 2025 World Expo in Osaka, Japan, organizers are grappling with construction delays and falling short of ticket sales targets, raising concerns about the event's preparedness and financial viability. The Japan Association for the 2025 World Exposition aims to attract 28.2 million visitors to cover the ballooning costs, which have nearly doubled to 235 billion yen ($1.6 billion) for construction and 116 billion yen for opera

October 14, 2024

Israeli envoy rebuffs Nobel laureate's comparison of Gaza to post-war Japan

SEOUL, October 14 (AJP) - Israel's ambassador to Japan rejected a comparison between Gaza and post-World War II Japan made by a leader of Nihon Hidankyo, the Japanese anti-nuclear group that won this year's Nobel Peace Prize. Ambassador Gilad Cohen on Saturday called the remarks by Toshiyuki Mimaki, co-chair of Hidankyo, "outrageous and baseless" in a post on social media platform X (previously Twitter). Cohen said the comparison "distorthistory and dishon

October 14, 2024