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  South Korea to Test Autonomous Patrol Robot at Changdeok Palace The Korea Heritage Service said Monday it will run a roughly one-month pilot of an autonomous patrol robot, dubbed “Sunrabot,” at Changdeok Palace in Seoul starting Feb. 10. The name comes from the Joseon-era guards who patrolled the royal palace and areas in and around the capital. The robot will support round-the-clock safety management and nighttime patrols, detecting fires and unusual noises in real time and reporting emergencies to the Changdeok Palace Management Office an February 10, 2026
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  Innocean Highlights Purpose-Driven Travel Spots Featured in Global Ad Shoots Innocean said Tuesday it is recommending “purpose-driven travel” as a key trend ahead of the Lunar New Year holiday and is sharing global destinations it encountered while filming advertising campaigns. According to Innocean’s Data Insight Team, travel is shifting away from simply checking off famous attractions toward experience-based trips that reflect personal tastes and values. The team said travelers are increasingly looking for “great moments” that inspire them, rather than trips f February 10, 2026
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  Hanwha Aerospace, KAI to jointly develop weapons for South Korean aircraft Hanwha Aerospace and Korea Aerospace Industries, known as KAI, said they will work together to develop a domestically produced long-range air-to-air missile for installation on South Korean aircraft. The companies also plan joint marketing to expand exports of South Korean aircraft and air-launched weapons. Hanwha Aerospace said Tuesday that it signed a memorandum of understanding with KAI on Monday (local time) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, during the third World Defense Show. The agreement co February 10, 2026
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  Seoul 2027 World Youth Day revamps official website with six-language support The organizing committee for Seoul 2027 World Youth Day said Monday it has fully revamped the event’s official website to support six official languages: Korean, English, Spanish, French, Portuguese and Italian. The update focused on improving accessibility and readability so young people and other stakeholders worldwide can find information more easily and consistently. The committee said the expanded language support strengthens the event’s standing as a global gathering. The website February 10, 2026
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  Lim Young Woong’s 2025 Seoul Tour Concert VOD to Stream Exclusively on TVING Singer Lim Young Woong’s Seoul concert will be available to watch from home. A VOD of his 2025 national tour concert, “I’m Hero (IM HERO),” filmed at the Seoul stop, will be released exclusively on TVING starting at 7 p.m. on Feb. 13. The video captures the show held Nov. 30, 2025, at KSPO DOME. Lim opened with “Wonderful Life” and performed a set list spanning hit songs and tracks from his second full-length album. The concert also featured stage production and official light sticks February 10, 2026
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  KGM to Offer Lunar New Year Vehicle Inspection Service at 321 Centers KG Mobility, or KGM, said Monday it will offer a Lunar New Year vehicle inspection service ahead of the holiday. The service will run for three days, from Feb. 11-13, at 321 service centers nationwide, including the Gunpo Regional Service Center. It applies to all KGM models except large commercial vehicles. Checks will cover batteries, various oils, antifreeze, lights, air-conditioning, brakes and pads, tires, coolant, and heater and filters. The company said it will focus on services February 10, 2026
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  Korean Air, Asiana Hang Lucky Brooms for Lunar New Year at Major Sites Korean Air and Asiana Airlines hung traditional “lucky brooms” at major sites in South Korea ahead of the Lunar New Year holiday, wishing health and happiness for passengers. The airlines said Monday they placed the decorations at eight locations, including each carrier’s check-in counters at Incheon International Airport’s Terminal 2, Korean Air’s headquarters in Seoul’s Gangseo District and Asiana’s headquarters. The brooms will remain on display through Feb. 23. Hanging a new broom o February 10, 2026
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  Hyundai Wia Launches 'Dodam Sand' Cookies Made With South Gyeongsang Produce Hyundai Wia said it launched “Dodam Sand,” a sandwich cookie made with agricultural products from South Gyeongsang Province, on Monday. The company said it developed the product with the South Gyeongsang provincial government, the Rural and Fishing Village Mutual Growth Cooperation Fund, the Changwon Chamber of Commerce and Industry, and social enterprise Gonggonggonggan to support local farms and help build a sustainable community by growing it into a signature regional specialty. H February 10, 2026
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  Chevrolet Opens New Haeundae Showroom in Busan Chevrolet said Tuesday it has opened a new showroom in Haeundae-gu, Busan. The Chevrolet Haeundae showroom covers 334.8 square meters and can display up to seven vehicles at once. Featured models include the Trax Crossover and Trailblazer. At an opening ceremony on Monday, Hector Villarreal, president of GM Korea, attended with employees, local Chevrolet dealership representatives and partner companies. About 25 people took part, the company said. Chevrolet said it provides se February 10, 2026
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  Singer Bae Ki Sung Says He Met His Wife During Day Drinking, Married After 3 Years Singer Bae Ki Sung introduced his wife on television. Bae and his wife, Lee Eun Bi, appeared on TV Chosun’s “Joseon’s Lovebirds” in an episode that aired Monday. Bae recalled their first meeting, saying he had been day drinking with friends for the first time in a while. “We’d gone to about six or seven places, and she came into the restaurant after work to eat,” he said. “Even though I was drunk and we were supposed to be hanging out among ourselves, I kept noticing her.” Lee said she h February 10, 2026