[INTERVIEW] Creating robots designed to free people from work

SEOUL, April 08 (AJU PRESS) - Inside the headquarters of South Korean robotics technology company ROBOTIS, located in southwestern Seoul, a scene reminiscent of science fiction unfolds. Tower-shaped service robots silently roam the campus, delivering drinks and snacks to employees. On the main wall in the lobby, the company motto reads: "Freedom from Work." The autonomous service robots seen here are called "Gaemi" (meaning "ant" in Korean). Both the

April 8, 2024

Researchers find Lunit's AI image analysis solution effective enough to reduce human doctors' workload

SEOUL, April 08 (AJU PRESS) - A study has shown that the adoption of an artificial intelligence-based breast cancer analysis solution can reduce the workload of human radiologists by about 70 percent. According to the research, the system called "Lunit INSIGHT MMG" can also significantly improve cancer detection accuracy. Lunit INSIGHT MMG compares and analyzes medical images of breast cancer patients and healthy individuals. The AI solution alerts human supervisors if

April 8, 2024

South Korea's second homegrown spy satellite successfully launched

SEOUL, April 08 (AJU PRESS) - South Korea has successfully launched its second domestically built military reconnaissance satellite on Sunday. A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket lifted off at 7:17 p.m. U.S. Eastern Time from the Kennedy Space Center in Florida, separating the first and second stages as planned after 2 minutes and 18 seconds. This launch marks a significant step in South Korea's program to acquire five spy satellites by 2025, enhancing its ability to monitor North Korea

April 8, 2024

Le Sserafim will promote NBA events in Asia-Pacific region

SEOUL, April 05 (AJU PRESS) - Girl band Le Sserafim will work with the National Basketball Association (NBA) to promote various NBA events in the Asia-Pacific region. The five-member band will attend NBA games and share related content on social media. NBA said on Friday that the band has been selected as the "Friends of the NBA." "We are thrilled to work with Le Sserafim, a group that embodies youth, dynamism and a genuine passion for the NBA," said NBA'

April 5, 2024

Seminar helps Korean firms explore Indian markets

SEOUL, April 05 (AJU PRESS) - In a bid to help South Korean companies enter the Indian market, the nation's middle market enterprise federation, FOMEK, organized a seminar. Representatives from the Indian Embassy in Seoul and India's Chamber of Commerce provided insights on the Indian business environment and support plans for South Korean investment in automotive, particularly electric vehicles, and electrical and electronic manufacturing. During the forum on April 4, FOM

April 5, 2024

Picnic mats are hot items at convenience stores thanks to cherry blossoms

SEOUL, April 05 (AJU PRESS) - South Korean convenience stores near renowned cherry blossom picnic spots have witnessed a remarkable surge in sales of picnic essentials like mats, instant noodles, ice cups, and sun protection items. The country's meteorological service forecasts the full bloom of cherry blossoms in Seoul this week. Unlike in Western countries where benches or outdoor chairs are common for picnics, South Koreans typically use picnic mats. During spring's che

April 5, 2024

Two-day early voting begins ahead of next week's general elections

SEOUL, April 05 (AJU PRESS) - The two-day early voting began, Friday, ahead of the April 10 general elections, largely seen as a referendum on the administration of President Yoon Suk Yeol.

April 5, 2024

Virtual artist 'iaaa' to release debut song 'Our Season'

SEOUL, April 05 (AJU PRESS) - iaaa, a virtual artist created by South Korean content startup Studio Meta-K, will drop her debut song "Our Season." Through the digital single, the 21-year-old virtual human will portray the innocence of first love, along with the nostalgic memories of spring between two people. The 173-centimeter (5'8")-tall digital human is a member of Studio Meta-K's virtual artist group "Season." iaaa made her debut in February 20

April 5, 2024

Korea's iconic percussion show 'Nanta' to take place in Africa's largest cultural event

SEOUL, April 04 (AJU PRESS) - The state-run Korea Foundation will hold the iconic Korean percussion show "Nanta" in Côte d'Ivoire. The performance will be featured at the Marche des Arts du Spectacle d'Abidjan (MASA), the largest cultural event in Africa, where South Korea will be showcased as this year's special guest nation. Nanta is a non-verbal theatrical performance combining percussion and comedic elements. It features lively performances and a un

April 4, 2024

HD Hyundai hands over 3,000-ton attack submarine to Navy

SEOUL, April 04 (AJU PRESS) - South Korea's HD Hyundai Heavy Industries (HHI) has delivered a new 3,000-ton class attack submarine to the country's Navy. Named after independence fighter Shin Chae-ho, who resisted Japanese rule during the 1910-45 colonial period, the submarine boasts advanced features. HHI announced the handover on Thursday, highlighting the vessel's capabilities. The diesel-electric submarine incorporates air-independent propulsion technology, allowin

April 4, 2024