Everland amusement park draws visitors with K-pop-themed fireworks show SEOUL, October 14 (AJP) - The soundtrack of Netflix's hit South Korean anime "KPop Demon Hunters" filled the air as “golden” fireworks lit up the sky over amusement park Everland in Yongin, Gyeonggi Province. The fireworks show features hit songs from the anime in a nighttime concert-style spectacular that blends music, lighting, and special effects. A massive 24-meter by 11-meter LED screen and immersive sound system bring iconic moments from the film to life, with lyrics displayed on-screen to encourage visitors to sing along. During the 10-minute show, songs such as "Golden," "How It's Done," "Soda Pop," and "Your Idol" play as thousands of fireworks burst in sync with the music. Everland boosted the number of fireworks by 25 percent to create an even more dazzling spectacle. Along with the show, a dedicated anime-inspired zone which opened late last month continues to attract thousands of visitors daily. Fans dressed in anime costumes dance and sing along to the soundtrack, creating a festive atmosphere. Exclusive on-site merchandise further adds to the excitement for visitors. An Everland staffer said, "Visitors can immerse themselves in the world of 'KPop Demon Hunters' all day, from the anime-themed zone by day to the fireworks show at night." * This article, published by Aju Business Daily, was translated by AI and edited by AJP. 2025-10-14 10:47:34

South Korean casino operator embraces AI to transform industry SEOUL, September 24 (AJP) - Grand Korea Leisure, a casino operator known for its foreigner-only “Seven Luck” casinos, said on Tuesday it has established an “AI Innovation Team” to accelerate the gambling industry’s transition into artificial intelligence. The company, led by Chief Executive Yoon Doo-hyun, framed the initiative as a shift from earlier digital upgrades — which largely focused on efficiency through conventional IT — toward higher-value services such as predictive analytics and personalized customer experiences. The new unit will explore ways to tailor casino experiences for individual visitors, deploy AI-driven enterprise resource planning systems to anticipate demand, and pursue broader tourism innovations through partnerships between public and private sectors. “Aligned with the government’s AI transformation policy, we aim to contribute to an innovative economy and become Asia’s top urban tourism platform company by 2035,” the company said in a release. The move reflects GKL’s recent push to integrate new technologies into its operations. In 2023, the company introduced Seven Luck Plus, a blockchain-based service platform, followed by autonomous service robots in 2024. In August, it began developing a stablecoin-based payment and voucher system targeted at foreign tourists. * This article, published by Aju Business Daily, was translated by AI and edited by AJP. 2025-09-24 09:43:23