Tech firms present AI solutions at 'World IT Show 2024' in Seoul

SEOUL, April 18 (AJU PRESS) - The "World IT Show 2024," the largest ever information and communications technology (ICT) exhibition in South Korea featuring 445 exhibitors from 10 countries, kicked off in Seoul on Wednesday for a three-day run. Hosted by the country's science ministry, the show embraces the theme "Innovation in Everyday Life, Created by AI." South Korean conglomerates are at the forefront, showcasing a variety of high-tech AI-powered soluti

April 18, 2024

Opinion: Ukraine is losing the war and the west faces a stark choice: help now or face a resurgent and aggressive Russia

SEOUL, April 18 (AJU PRESS) - Ukraine is now experiencing a level of existential threat comparable only to the situation immediately after the full-scale Russian invasion in February 2022. But in contrast to then, improvements are unlikely – at least not soon. Not only have conditions along the frontline significantly worsened, according to the Ukrainian commander-in-chief, Oleksandr Syrsky, but the very possibility of a Ukrainian defeat is now discussed in public by people

April 18, 2024

LS Eco Energy to supply ultra-high-voltage cables to Danish energy firm

SEOUL, April 17 (AJU PRESS) - LS Eco Energy, a Korean power cable maker, said Wednesday it has signed a contract to supply extra-high voltage cables to a public energy company in Denmark. The $30.51 million deal involves LS Eco Energy providing ultra-high-capacity cables to Energinet for three years. The product is in high demand in Denmark driven by construction projects for offshore wind farms and underground power transmission lines, according to the Korean company. Over

April 17, 2024

Korea increasingly losing AI talent abroad: report

SEOUL, April 17 (AJU PRESS) - Korea has experienced a significant decline in the migration index for AI developers compiled by Stanford University as the country is increasingly losing talent, lured by higher pay and better opportunities abroad. According to the AI Index 2024, published by the U.S. university's Human-Centered AI Institute on Monday (local time), in 2022, Korea had 10.26 AI patents per 100,000 people, ahead of Luxembourg (8.73), the United States (4.23) and Jap

April 17, 2024

HD Hyundai signs deal to build 4 warships for Peruvian Navy

SEOUL, April 17 (AJU PRESS) - HD Hyundai Heavy Industries (HHI), the world's largest shipbuilder, has signed a contract with Peru's state-run company to jointly construct four warships for the Peruvian Navy, the Korean company said Wednesday. Under the agreement, HHI will work together with SIMA Peru S.A., a shipbuilder affiliated with the Peruvian Navy, to build a 3,400-ton frigate, a 2,200-ton offshore patrol vessel and two 1,400-ton landing ships. They are scheduled to be

April 17, 2024

Opinion: Once enemies, Japan and U.S. strengthen their alliance – and it goes beyond AUKUS

SEOUL, April 17 (AJU PRESS) - Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida's state visit to the White House has already resulted in one of the most ambitious boosts to the United States-Japan alliance. This alliance is now at the core of American strategy to strengthen a regional coalition to counter China's geopolitical rise. In a joint press conference following a welcoming ceremony on April 10, U.S. President Joe Biden announced a range of measures to intensify the already clo

April 17, 2024

BLACKPINK's Jennie stays on Billboard chart for 16 consecutive weeks

SEOUL, April 17 (AJU PRESS) - BLACKPINK member Jennie's "One of the Girls" ranked 76th on Billboard's Hot 100 chart released Tuesday, extending its run on the chart to 16 consecutive weeks. The 28-year-old artist collaborated with Lily-Rose Depp and The Weeknd for the song, which serves as the soundtrack for the American TV series "The Idol." The song's official audio on YouTube has accumulated over 121 million views. In June 2023, Jennie

April 17, 2024

Spring outing at biggest park in central Seoul

SEOUL, April 12 (AJU PRESS) - Songhyeon Green Plaza, located between Gyeongbokgung Palace and Jongno in central Seoul, has emerged as an iconic place for spring outing. Adorned with colorful flowers and lush green grass, the park was opened to public on October 7, 2022. Near the park are Cheong Wa Dae, Gwanghwamun Square, Insa-dong and Bukchon Hanok Village, all major tourist attractions loved by residents as well.

April 17, 2024

Cho Kuk's final day of election campaign

SEOUL, April 17 (AJU PRESS) - Liberal politician Cho Kuk has emerged as a new icon in South Korean politics. His Rebuilding Korea Party secured 12 out of 300 National Assembly seats up for grabs in the April 10 general elections, becoming the nation’s third-largest party. This is a collection of photographs of the political dark horse, taken by renowned photojournalist Hyungwon Kang, during the final leg of his campaign near Gwanghwamun in central Seoul on the eve of the vote.

April 17, 2024

Singer G-Dragon to make comeback in second half of 2024

SEOUL, April 16 (AJU PRESS) - After a hiatus of about seven years, singer G-Dragon will make a long-awaited comeback with a new album in the second half of 2024, the 35-year-old artist's agency said Tuesday. Galaxy Corporation said in a press release on Tuesday that G-Dragon is gearing up to drop the new album in the latter half of this year. In the press release, the agency also said the celebrity had recently met with Frederic Malle, the founder of the renowned French perfu

April 16, 2024