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INTERVIEW: Farmtastica CEO brings smart farming vision to Latin America's urban centers
SEOUL, April 24 (AJP) - For Maricruz Larrea, CEO of Chilean smart farm Startup Farmtastica, farming does not involve long stretches of countryside. With the startup’s technology, crops can be grown inside closets, rooms, and small spaces. “We’re not just growing leafy greens, We’re building a more sustainable, localized food supply chain,” Larrea, the CEO and co-founder of Farmtastica, a Chilean startup focused on controlled environment agriculture, t
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INTERVIEW: Start-Up Chile CEO says real startups solve real problems through technology
Javiera Araneda, CEO of Start-Up Chile, speaks during an interview with AJP at the Global Startup Center on Apr. 23. AJP Han Jun-gu SEOUL, April 24 (AJP) - To Javiera Araneda, CEO of Start-Up Chile, a startup isn't just a trendy business idea or a sleek new app. At its core, she says, a real startup is about purpose—and that purpose starts with solving a problem. “In our view, a startup should be tech-based,” Araneda said in an interview with AJP at a startup pit
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INTERVIEW: Seoul-based music agency connects K-pop with global market through creative works
SEOUL, April 10 (AJP) - Amid the rising global popularity of K-pop, AMPLIFIED, an agency that helps artists and songwriters connect with music labels while managing their copyrights and other related matters, is expanding its reach. With a small but skilled team of around 20 international specialists with a keen ear for potential chart-toppers and global hits, it boasts its expertise in the music industry. Among them is London-based renowned team LDN Noise, which collaborated wit
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INTERVIEW: ISTARI bets on S. Korea in global cyber push
SEOUL, March 31 (AJP) - As cybersecurity threats grow more complex and tightly interwoven with economic, political, and technological forces, experts are calling on organizations to rethink their strategies. Among them is Rashmy Chatterjee, CEO of ISTARI — a global cybersecurity firm founded by Singapore's state-owned investment company Temasek in 2020. With operations in the United States, Europe, and Singapore, ISTARI is dedicated to helping enterprises build long-te
March 31, 2025 -
INTERVIEW: World-OKTA committed to empowering Korean businesses to go global
SEOUL, February 23 (AJP) - World-OKTA (World Federation of Overseas Korean Traders Associations) plays a pivotal role in connecting South Korean entrepreneurs worldwide and supporting the global expansion of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). Established in 1981 by South Korean entrepreneurs working abroad to promote exports and economic growth, the organization now operates in 151 cities across 71 countries. With approximately 7,000 full members and 32,000 associate membe
February 23, 2025 -
INTERVIEW: AI translation startup aims for further growth with global expansion
SEOUL, February 13 (AJP) - With the rapid rise of artificial intelligence-assisted services and products, crowdsourced translation startup Flitto is riding the wave of new technologies and eying for further expansion. As part of this effort, it plans to establish its U.S. subsidiary next year. Having already built a strong competitive edge, with over 70 percent of its revenue coming from the U.S. market, the firm aims to further solidify its presence by enhancing its offerings for g
February 13, 2025 -
INTERVIEW: Purpose-driven innovation is key for K-startups in global market
SEOUL, January 23 (AJP) - Joo Young-sup, a professor at Seoul National University's Graduate School of Technology Management and former Administrator of the Small and Medium Business Administration (SMBA), shared his insights on the global technology landscape following CES (Consumer Electronics Show) 2025 in an interview with Aju Press (AJP). Reflecting on the annual tech show held earlier this month in Las Vegas, Joo highlighted the growing emphasis on purpose-driven innovat
January 23, 2025 -
Actor Ji Chang-wook named ambassador to promote young scouts
SEOUL, January 22 (AJP) - Actor Ji Chang-wook has been appointed as a promotional ambassador for young scouts, the Korea Scout Association said on Wednesday. The appointment ceremony was held in Yeouido, Seoul on Jan. 11 where Ji was presented with a plaque and a symbolic neckerchief. "Ji, who is expanding his acting spectrum by taking on versatile roles, is expected to play a great role in not only promoting young scouts but also delivering the values of challenges and grow
January 22, 2025 -
Yoon's rise and fall: From star prosecutor to impeached president
SEOUL, December 14 (AJP) - President Yoon Suk Yeol, who led investigations that resulted in former disgraced President Park Geun-hye's ouster in 2016, now faces a similar political fate with his own impeachment. In 2022, Yoon, then an incumbent prosecutor, was elected president by a wafer-thin margin, defeating his rival candidate Lee Jae-myung. His election victory was largely due to his resistance to pressure to fall in line under the previous Moon Jae-in administration, which
December 14, 2024
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Samsung Electronics posts record revenue in first quarter
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S. Korean government refutes US treasury secretary's claim about trade deal timeline
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Prosecutors raid ex-president's home in southern Seoul
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PHOTOS: 'Virus,' a tale of infection and irresistible love, set for May 7 release
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From stadiums to stores, baseball fever grips South Korea
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PPP's two finalists to compete in runoff for presidential election
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Consumer agency warns against 'free' family photo schemes
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Korea to launch two low-orbit communication satellites by 2030
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Filmmaker Hong Song-soo invited to Cannes's jury
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