Technology
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Korean defense firms showcase advanced arms technologies at global AI military summit
SEOUL, September 10 (AJP) - Korean defense firms are showcasing advanced defense technologies at a global artificial intelligence military summit in Seoul. The second REAIM Summit, an international conference aimed at enhancing the understanding of AI-based military technologies and establishing relevant international norms, is being held in Seoul on Monday and Tuesday, with participation from defense and foreign ministers, as well as other officials from about 90 countries. Duri
September 10, 2024 -
Telegram users in Korea surge amid deepfake concerns
SEOUL, Sept. 5 (AJP) - Telegram, the instant messaging app at the center of a growing deepfake crime controversy in Korea, saw its largest-ever monthly user increase in the country in August, data showed Thursday. Telegram's monthly active users increased by 311,130 to 3,471,421 last month, according to the app analysis service Mobile Index. It marks the largest monthly increase since data collection began in March 2021. Those under 20 accounted for 32.1 percent of the new
September 5, 2024 -
EV fire in Korea sparks safety concerns, prompts industry, government action
SEOUL, Sept. 2 (AJP) - A devastating electric vehicle (EV) fire has sparked safety concerns among Korean consumers, prompting the government and industry to strive to minimize the impact on an already sluggish market for green mobility. The incident took place in the underground parking garage of an apartment complex in Incheon, south of Seoul, on Aug. 1. The blaze started in an unplugged Mercedes-Benz electric car and took eight hours to extinguish. More than 20 people
September 2, 2024 -
Korean researchers develop advanced fault-tolerant quantum technology
SEOUL, August 29 (AJP) - Researchers at the Korea Institute of Science and Technology (KIST) have developed a fault-tolerant quantum technology that surpasses the capabilities of global leaders in quantum computing, the institute said on Thursday. The team, led by Dr. Lee Seung-woo at KIST Center for Quantum information, designed a fault-tolerant quantum computing architecture based on their error correction technique. Their method achieved a maximum photon loss threshold of 14 perc
August 29, 2024 -
Authorities face technological, legal hurdles in combatting deepfake porn
SEOUL, August 29 (AJP) – Korean authorities are struggling to combat the rapid spread of deepfake pornography as detection and control technologies lag behind the artificial intelligence (AI) tools used to create such content, experts say. The government has recently pledged a tougher crackdown and heavier sentencing in response to the proliferation of sexually explicit deepfake images targeting women and girls. However, law enforcement is ill-equipped to handle the surge
August 29, 2024 -
Hyundai Mobis steps up efforts to develop sustainable automotive materials
SEOUL, August 27 (AJP) - Korean auto parts maker Hyundai Mobis Co., a key supplier to Hyundai Motor Group, is ramping up efforts to develop sustainable and innovative materials for mobility applications, the company announced on Tuesday. The firm is focusing on three key strategies: creating sustainable materials to meet global environmental regulations, developing innovative materials to lead the mobility sector, and implementing digital material technologies for virtual verificati
August 27, 2024 -
80% of Korean Gen Z workers turn to AI as primary work resource: study
SEOUL, August 27 (AJU PRESS) - A recent study found 80 percent of South Korean Generation Z workers use artificial intelligence as their primary resource for work challenges. This figure is 19 to 25 percentage points higher than in the United States, United Kingdom, Germany, and France. The "2024 AI-Preneur Effect" study, conducted by Samsung Electronics across the five countries, also found that 80 percent of South Korean Gen Z workers believe AI can improve work metho
August 27, 2024 -
Yuhan's Leclaza becomes first Korean-developed cancer drug to receive U.S. FDA approval
SEOUL, August 21 (AJU PRESS) - Yuhan Corp.'s lung cancer treatment has been authorized by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the Korean pharmaceutical company said on Tuesday. The combination therapy of Yuhan Corp.'s Leclaza and Johnson & Johnson's Rybrevant has been approved for the first-line treatment of adults with locally advanced or metastatic non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) whose tumors have epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR) exon 19 deletion
August 21, 2024 -
Researchers develop portable water harvester from air moisture
SEOUL, August 20 (AJU PRESS) - Korean researchers have developed a portable system that produces drinking water by collecting moisture from the air, potentially addressing global water scarcity issues. The device, created by a team at the Korea Institute of Machinery & Materials (KIMM), utilizes a proprietary moisture collection system that operates through a cycle of adsorption, desorption, condensation and sterilization, the institute said Tuesday. It is twice as energy ef
August 20, 2024 -
Korea's first military spy satellite approved for full-fledged operation
SEOUL, August 14 (AJU PRESS) - South Korea's first indigenous military reconnaissance satellite has received approval for operation from the Ministry of National Defense, the state arms procurement agency said on Wednesday. The spy satellite, launched in December 2023, has passed a series of operational evaluation tests in space and will begin full-fledged operations, according to the Defense Acquisition Program Administration (DAPA). This satellite is a key asset for the Kil
August 14, 2024
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PHOTOS: Ottoman-style Mehter band performs at War Memorial of Korea
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Türkiye's iconic military band performs at Seoul's War Memorial
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PHOTOS: Seoul event marks Veterans Week
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LG Electronics estimates 20% decline in operating profit
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Ambassador lodges complaint as China lays claim to authentic South Korean dishes
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Financial watchdog probes 'overheated' battle for control of Korea Zinc
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Samsung Electronics estimates lower-than-expected Q3 earnings
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Festival offers Vietnamese culinary delights
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INTERVIEW: Now is prime time to promote Hangeul amid K-pop's global popularity, scholar says
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Lawmakers call for probe into 4 trillion-won cryptocurrency fraud