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KT works with American book publisher to release digital IPTV English education content
SEOUL -- South Korea's major telecom company KT has worked with Scholastic, an American children's book publisher, to create internet protocol television English education content for kids. Video content designed to teach commonly used English words will be released every week on Genie TV, an internet cable TV service run by KT. According to KT, Scholastic has distributed books to 165 countries and about 83 percent of public schools in the United States use the book publish
June 1, 2023 -
BTS' digital single 'Take Two' to be released ahead of 10th debut anniversary
SEOUL -- Big Hit will roll out BTS' digital single "Take Two" prior to the seven-member band's 10th debut anniversary. All members participated in the song including two members currently fulfilling their compulsory military service -- J-Hope and Jin. The group debuted on June 13, 2013. The new single will be released at 1 p.m. (0400 GMT) on May 31, Big Hit said through its social media platform Weverse. The agency added: "We sincerely express our gratitude t
May 31, 2023 -
N. Korea admits failed launch of rocket carrying military spy satellite
SEOUL -- Pyongyang has admitted that the launch of the rocket carrying North Korea's first military spy satellite has failed and crashed into the Yellow Sea, North Korea's state-operated Korea Central News Agency reported. A projectile was fired by North Korea at 6:27 a.m. (2127 GMT) on May 31 and it flew southwards from Dongchang-ri some 110 kilometers (68 miles) northwest of Pyongyang over Baekryeong Island, a South Korean island located near the Northern Limit Line. Acco
May 31, 2023 -
LIG Nex1 to install illegal drone detector at South Korea's main domestic airport
SEOUL -- LIG Nex1, a defense contractor in South Korea, has secured an order worth two billion won ($1.5 million) to install a drone detector at Gimpo International Airport in western Seoul. The anti-drone project is designed to protect aircraft, facilities, and airport users by identifying the location and movement of illegal drones. Gimpo International Airport used to be the largest airport in South Korea until Incheon International Airport opened in March 2001. South Korea has
May 31, 2023 -
BTS' RM to become official ambassador for S. Korea's agency for retrieval of unreturned soldiers
SEOUL -- K-pop boy band BTS' leader RM will become an ambassador for the Agency for KIA Recovery & Identification under South Korea's defense ministry. The agency focuses on the excavation and retrieval of the remains of unreturned soldiers. The Ministry of Defense Agency for KIA Recovery & Identification is an agency that operates special units of teams that are deployed to the frontlines of the Korean War to find the remains of soldiers and send them back home to
May 31, 2023 -
LG Chem starts construction of fourth carbon nanotube plant in western region
SEOUL -- LG Chem, the chemical unit of South Korea's LG Group, has started the construction of its fourth carbon nanotube plant to meet global demands for the promising material used in the production of electric vehicle batteries, aircraft hulls, semiconductors, and auto parts. The operation of the fourth plant would expand the company’s production capacity to 6,100 tons from the current 2,900 tons. Carbon nanotube (CNT) materials have about the same level of electricity
May 31, 2023 -
Unexpected North Korean missile attack alert wakes Seoul up
SEOUL -- Sounds of air raid sirens broke the silence of early morning in Seoul at about 6:30 a.m. (2130 GMT) on May 31. Without disclosing the source of the urgent notice, emergency text messages were sent out by the Seoul city government, telling citizens to get ready to evacuate. Naver, South Korea's most popular web search portal, was temporarily put out of service due to heavy internet traffic by people trying to figure out what was going on. However, despite the fuss, Seou
May 31, 2023 -
Hanwha Aerospace invests in American secondary battery technology startup
SEOUL -- In a bid to acquire the next-generation secondary battery technology for the company's eco-friendly future mobility businesses, Hanwha Aerospace, a global defense solution company, made an investment into Forge Nano, an American startup specializing in secondary battery material technologies. Large-capacity secondary batteries are the core factor in the electric-powered vehicle sector. Secondary batteries are also used in the renewable energy sector to store electricit
May 30, 2023 -
Amorepacific to beef up hair loss treatment business
SEOUL -- South Korea's top beauty product maker Amorepacific has hosted a conference to discuss women's hair loss with scalp experts from different countries including the United States and Japan. The South Korean company aims to roll out an anti-hair loss product based on its know-how in hair research. Government data showed that more than 240,000 South Koreans received medical services because of hair loss and female patients accounted for about 44.2 percent. According to
May 30, 2023 -
POSCO Group and SKC forge partnership to collaborate in future secondary battery businesses
SEOUL -- South Korea's steel-making conglomerate POSCO Group and SKC, the chemical material manufacturing wing of SK Group, have forged a partnership to collaborate in future businesses in the global secondary battery market predicted to reach $300 billion by 2030. Secondary batteries are basically rechargeable batteries that are used in people's everyday lives. Large-capacity secondary batteries are especially crucial in the electric vehicle sector where lithium-based
May 30, 2023
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Commemorative event explores Tagore's legacy in Korea
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VISUALS: Indian philosopher Tagore's 163rd birth anniversary celebrated on Nami Island
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John Y. Lee, Korean War hero who interpreted for MacArthur, dies at 95
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'We support BTS, not HYBE'
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Hanwha Robotics, B-Robotics join hands on restaurant automation project
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BTS agency launches global audition for new boy band
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Spike in juvenile gambling raises concerns in Korea
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Harmful substances found in toys sold on Chinese e-commerce platforms
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Hyundai Rotem selected as preferred bidder for armored vehicle contract with Peru
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Korea to launch international webtoon festival in September