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Korea selects four groups for alternative seafood research
SEOUL, May 10 (AJU PRESS) - The Korean government has selected four consortia to conduct research into alternative seaweed products and lab-grown fish, officials said Friday. The Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries plans to invest 28.6 billion won ($20 million) in the projects over five years. Pukyong National University and eight other institutions will focus on producing salmon substitutes from algae, while Ewha Womans University and its team were chosen to produce grilled seafoo
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Upstage, Flitto join hands to build multilingual AI dataset for large language models
SEOUL, May 10 (AJU PRESS) - Korea's AI startup Upstage has signed a memorandum of understanding with translation platform operator Flitto to create an artificial intelligence-based dataset that can handle multiple languages beyond English. The partnership inked Thursday is aimed at developing large language models (LLMs) in Japanese, Thai, and other languages, potentially filling the data gap left by major western tech firms' LLM development projects, Upstage said. Western
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Taihan Cable showcases power grid replacement solution at U.S. industry fair
SEOUL, May 09 (AJU PRESS) - Korea's Taihan Cable & Solution is showcasing around 30 technologies and products, including an innovative solution to replace outdated power grids, at a U.S. industry show. The Korean power cable maker is among about 660 companies from 60 countries participating in the biennial IEEE PES T&D Conference and Exposition, the largest exhibition for the power and energy industry in the U.S., currently underway in Anaheim, California, from May 6 to
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Hanwha Robotics, B-Robotics join hands on restaurant automation project
SEOUL, May 03 (AJU PRESS) - Hanwha Robotics signed a memorandum of understanding with service robot firm B-Robotics to cooperate in restaurant automation solutions, the robot arm of Korea's Hanwha Group said Friday. Under the deal, Hanwha will provide expertise in food technology, including culinary robots proficient in cooking meals and pouring wine, while B-Robotics will contribute serving robot-related technologies. Previously, Hanwha Robotics showcased a robot sommelier c
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Hyundai Rotem selected as preferred bidder for armored vehicle contract with Peru
SEOUL, May 02 (AJU PRESS) - South Korea's Hyundai Rotem has been chosen as the preferred bidder for a deal to supply wheeled armored vehicles to the Peruvian Army, the defense contractor said Thursday. If the contract is finalized, it will mark the first time the nation's infantry fighting vehicles (IFVs) are exported to South America. Under the agreement worth $60 million, Hyundai Rotem will provide 30 K808 IFVs, called Baekho (white tiger), via the Seoul-based trading co
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Education startup Mathpresso makes TIME's top edutech company list
SEOUL, April 25 (AJU PRESS) - South Korean startup Mathpresso has been listed on the "World's Top Edtech Companies of 2024" by TIME Magazine. Mathpresso was ranked 136th on the list released on Tuesday. The magazine collaborated with market research firm Statista to select 250 education technology firms from among 7,000 candidates. "The ranking is built on two pillars: financial strength and industry impact," TIME said on its official website. The Korean s
April 25, 2024 -
Vietnamese schools adopt AI-based Korean learning platform
SEOUL, April 25 (AJU PRESS) – Visang Education, a Korean educational company, said Thursday its artificial intelligence-based Korean-language learning platform has been adopted by seven schools in Viet Nam. The platform, called Master K, incorporates various smart learning solutions, such as virtual learning and AI pronunciation tests, to enable remote lectures. The Southeast Asian country has designated Korean as one of its first foreign languages but has yet to secure enough
April 25, 2024 -
Korea reports world's first demonstration of integrated operation of urban air mobility systems
SEOUL, April 24 (AJU PRESS) - A Korean consortium said Wednesday it has successfully demonstrated the integrated operation of urban air mobility (UAM) systems, marking progress in the nation’s plan to commercialize flying taxis by 2025. The K-UAM One Team, consisting of Hyundai Motor, KT, Korean Air, Incheon International Airport Corporation, and Hyundai E&C, conducted the test involving aircraft flight, safety, operational systems and traffic management, in an aviation
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LG Electronics, Kakao Mobility collaborate on delivery robot service
SEOUL, April 23 (AJU PRESS) - LG Electronics will provide its autonomous robot "CLOi" for Bring, a delivery service app by Kakao Mobility set to be launched this Friday. When users place orders for coffee and food via the Bring app, CLOi robots will deliver them to offices, hotels, and many other facilities. The robot, capable of transporting products weighing up to 30 kilograms (66.1 pounds), can serve up to four locations. Staff members will load the items into the d
April 23, 2024
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PHOTOS: Korean activists rally for LGBTQ rights on key commemoration day
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Imported electric vehicle registrations surge 150% this year
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Protecting wetlands crucial for migratory birds: New Zealand envoy
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Seafood meal kits gain limelight at industry fair as Korean food makers target ready-to-eat market
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PHOTOS: Seoul Int'l Garden Show underway at Han River park
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Korean Air Force embraces memes, defying military stereotypes
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Korean spicy sauces gain global popularity
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Culture minister advocates for Hangeul signboard at Seoul's iconic gate of royal palace
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HYBE chairman ranks sixth among Korean business leaders in stock assets
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More people fall victim to dating violence in Korea