[MWC 24] S. Korean care robot company Hyodol wins health tech award at MWC

BARCELONA -- South Korean care robot company, Hyodol, has achieved a significant breakthrough at the Mobile World Congress (MWC) in Barcelona by clinching an award in the "Best Mobile Innovation for Connected Health and Wellbeing" category. Hyodol specializes in the development of doll-shaped robots resembling six-year-old children. Equipped with a mobile communication module, processor, various sensors, and speakers, these care robots are powered by ChatGPT, an artifici

February 29, 2024

AI developer Upstage to release on-device AI-based office software solution in March

SEOUL -- South Korean artificial intelligence technology developer Upstage has worked with Polaris Office, a domestic office productivity software developer, to create an on-device generative artificial intelligence solution that can generate text, translate, and summarize documents in real-time. The solution, which does not require any internet connection, is scheduled to be released in March 2024. An on-device software is a standalone program that does not need a connection to a

February 29, 2024

K-pop band aespa selected as global ambassador for Amore Pacific's hair cosmetic brand

SEOUL -- K-pop sensation aespa has been chosen as the global ambassador for Amore Pacific's hair cosmetic brand, Mise en Scene, in a strategic move to captivate Asian K-pop enthusiasts. Amore Pacific, South Korea's leading cosmetics manufacturer founded in 1945, has solidified its position as a pioneer in the beauty industry, offering a diverse range of skincare and haircare products catering to all age groups. Renowned for its collaboration with top celebrity brand amb

February 28, 2024

Pulmuone selected as most admired S. Korean food company

SEOUL -- South Korea's food company Pulmuone was picked as the most respected domestic food maker by the Korea Management Association Consulting (KMAC), a major consulting group. The company has received an award from the non-profit organization, which recognizes outstanding companies based on their innovation capacity, shareholder value, and consumer trust. Pulmuone secured the top position in the general food sector based on the KMAC's survey of 11,800 people conducted b

February 28, 2024

S. Korean TV channel operator releases AI-produced variety show

SEOUL -- MBC, a major South Korean TV network that produced reality competition series Physical: 100, has showcased a variety show created by an artificial intelligence producer. The AI producer called "M-Phago" selected 10 human participants specializing in various fields, including a comedian, a rapper, and a doctor. M-Phago provides missions, edits videos, and determines wages. "This program is designed for outstanding members from a range of fields to carry out

February 28, 2024

[MWC 24] Samsung's smart health monitoring solution 'Galaxy Ring' garners attention at MWC

BARCELONA -- At the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona, Samsung attracted visitors through a smart ring designed to monitor health conditions. The wearable device called "Galaxy Ring" can be comfortably worn even during sleep. Galaxy Ring, first revealed at the MWC 2024, is available in three colors -- black, gold, and silver. A total of nine sizes will be released to fit different finger sizes. Currently, the products are displayed inside a transparent acrylic casing t

February 28, 2024

S. Korean battery maker Samsung SDI makes foray into Viet Nam's electric motorcycle market

SEOUL -- South Korea's battery manufacturer, Samsung SDI, has entered Viet Nam's electric motorcycle market, capitalizing on the country's transition towards clean-energy transportation. With over 65 million motorcycles registered and operational in Viet Nam as of 2022, the market presents significant opportunities for electric two-wheelers. Approximately 10 percent of newly registered motorcycles in Viet Nam are powered by battery packs, reflecting a growing trend tow

February 27, 2024

BTS' Jungkook ranks 10th on global single chart by international recording association

SEOUL -- Jungkook, the youngest artist of BTS, has become the only South Korean singer named in the top 10 list of the global single chart published by the International Federation of the Phonographic Industry, a nonprofit organization that represents the global recording industry. The 26-year-old secured the 10th position with his first solo album "Seven." According to the Global Single Chart released by the International Federation of the Phonographic Industry (IFPI)

February 27, 2024

[MWC 24] SK Telecom to establish joint venture with global telecom companies for large language model project

BARCELONA -- South Korea's major mobile carrier SK Telecom agreed with four global telecom companies -- Germany's Deutsche Telekom, United Arab Emirates-based e&, Singapore's Singtel, and Japan's SoftBank -- to set up a joint venture targeting the artificial intelligence market. The joint venture aims to develop a multilingual large language model, a deep learning-based artificial intelligence algorithm that understands, summarizes, and generates content in differ

February 27, 2024

S. Korean startup mass-produces new material for high-performance EV batteries

SEOUL -- SM Labs, a startup established by the Ulsan National Institute of Science and Technology, has achieved a breakthrough in the mass production of single-crystal clusters used as cathode electrodes in high-performance batteries designed for rapid-charging electric vehicles (EVs). This milestone comes as battery manufacturers compete to develop high-energy-density 46-series cylindrical batteries, crucial components for next-generation EVs. SM Labs' single-crystal cluster

February 27, 2024