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- S. Korea succeeds in aerial refueling test of first homegrown supersonic fighter jet SEOUL -- South Korea has succeeded in the aerial refueling test of its first homegrown fighter jet "KF-21." The successful demonstration of mid-air refueling procedure has proved that the "Boramae" jet's original radius of action of 2,900 kilometers (1,800 miles) can be increased by about 50 percent. The KF-21 project started in 2010 in a bid to replace the country's aging fleet of U.S.-made F-4 and F-5 fighters. According to specifications out 19 March 2024
- GS25 partners with Seoul City to stimulate elderly employment SEOUL -- GS Retail, the operator of the popular convenience store chain GS25, has forged a partnership with Seoul City to boost the employment rate of individuals aged 60 and above. The convenience store giant plans to employ up to one thousand seniors as delivery personnel for on-foot short-distance grocery deliveries. In August 2020, GS25 teamed up with Yogiyo, a leading food delivery service app operator, to launch the on-foot delivery service. This initiative was introduced to 19 March 2024
- Samsung's operating profit to exceed $3.7 bln in 1Q 2024: market analysis SEOUL -- A market analyst firm predicts that Samsung Electronics' operating profit for the first quarter of 2024 is likely to exceed five trillion won ($3.7 billion), signaling a positive recovery trend in both the semiconductor and smartphone businesses. According to FN Guide, a securities information company, Samsung's first-quarter operating profit consensus (an average estimate based on data released by three securities firms over three months) has once again increased 19 March 2024
- Seoul to commemorate 10th anniversary of Dongdaemun Design Plaza SEOUL -- Seoul City will commemorate the birthday of its landmark "Dongdaemun Design Plaza" through a four-day festival scheduled to kick off on March 21. The visitor-centric event will encourage participation from visitors through various types of attractions such as elaborate photo zones and special tour programs that will guide visitors to hidden areas normally closed to the public. Dongdaemun Design Plaza (DDP) is one of the capital city's landmarks that is locat 18 March 2024
- S. Korean middle market enterprise federation chief calls for more high-quality jobs to overcome low fertility rate SEOUL -- Choi Jin-sik, the chairman of the Federation of Middle Market Enterprises of Korea (FOMEK), has urged South Korean companies to offer more high-quality jobs to tackle the current low fertility rate crisis. During a meeting with the vice chairman of the Presidential Committee of Aging Society and Population Policy (PCASPP), Choi pointed out that increasing such jobs, with higher incomes, could mitigate the crisis. According to data released by South Korea's statistics 18 March 2024
- Son Heung-min to leave football after retirement SEOUL --South Korean football star Son Heung-min has revealed a plan to step away from the football world after retiring. "While I love and enjoy football," Son said in an interview with Harper's Bazaar Korea, published March 18, "I don't have the ability to teach others. It's the moment when I actually kick the ball myself that I truly cherish." Son's decision to forgo a football-related career after retirement may disappoint some fans, but 18 March 2024
- [INTERVIEW] Chilean public works minister seeks S. Korea's investment for Chile's transport infrastructure projects SEOUL -- Chilean public works minister Jessica Lopez has called for South Korean companies' investment in her home country's ongoing transport infrastructure projects. Highlighting the critical role of technology in the mobility sector incorporating highways, airports, and electric vehicle networks, Lopez stressed the need for South Korean companies' participation in construction endeavors and the sharing of their expert know-how in providing cutting-edge technological so 18 March 2024
- AI startup Upstage establishes new branch in Silicon Valley to target N. American market SEOUL -- South Korean artificial intelligence technology developer Upstage has opened its new branch in Silicon Valley to expand its presence in North America. The new branch called "Upstage AI" will showcase its large language model-based solution "Solar" at the GPU Technology Conference, a global AI event held by Nvidia. Solar is a deep-learning-based AI platform with content understanding and generation capabilities. The solution achieved the top position on 18 March 2024