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Spotify releases personalized playlist service capable of blending users' musical preferences with BLACKPINK's
SEOUL -- Spotify, the world's most popular music streaming service, launched a service that enables users to create playlists that combine their musical tastes with that of K-pop girl band BLACKPINK. Users can find out how much their listening preferences are similar to the four-member band. Blend, Spotify's service launched in September 2021, reflects the musical tastes of up to 10 listeners to create a playlist. Users can share their taste match scores that show how s
October 24, 2022 -
Lunit signs agreement with UAE's health service company to supply X-ray analysis solutions in Middle East
SEOUL -- X-ray image analysis solutions created by South Korea's medical artificial intelligence company Lunit will be provided to SEHA, a health service company based in the United Arab Emirates, to verify technology. After verifying the performance, Lunit's solutions specializing in chest and mammography may be used at various hospitals in the Middle East. According to data released by market research firm Data Bridge Market Research, the medical imaging market in the Mid
October 24, 2022 -
Convenience store chain GS25 rolls out metaverse-based convenience store decorating game
SEOUL -- The operator of South Korea's convenience store franchise GS25 has rolled out a simulation game where users can decorate their stores by carrying out missions of convenience store workers on Roblox, a metaverse platform mainly used by young people. The virtual platform was created to secure more young customers who consume various information through digital devices. Roblox is an online game platform where anyone can create games and enable other users to enjoy their
October 24, 2022 -
Amorepacific partners with health startup to provide skincare products for good sleeping
SEOUL -- South Korea's top beauty product maker Amorepacific partnered with Asleep, a domestic health startup specializing in artificial intelligence-based analysis solutions for breathing while asleep, to verify the performance of skincare products capable of helping users sleep properly. Using Asleep's personalized sleep diagnosis technology, Amorepacific hopes to secure scientific evidence for beauty products that enable good sleeping if they put them on before going to b
October 21, 2022 -
Hyosung Heavy ties up with power company to develop distributed carbon-free generation system
SEOUL -- Hyosung Heavy Industries, an electrical power equipment manufacturer in South Korea, tied up with a public power generation company to demonstrate and develop a distributed carbon-free generation system that combines the advantages of solar power, hydrogen power generation, energy storage systems, and water electrolysis facilities. Korea East-West Power Company (EWP) and Hyosung Heavy Industries would explore new markets with a development model by combining renewable en
October 21, 2022 -
Daewoo shipyard applies smart ship platform to wind turbine installation vessels
SEOUL -- Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering, a major shipbuilder in South Korea, will apply its smart ship platform to two wind turbine installation vessels, which are under construction on order from Eneti, a Monaco-based company specializing in offshore wind farm construction and services. This is the first case of incorporating state-of-the-art eco-friendly and smart ship technologies into the marine plant field. A wind turbine installation vessel (WTIV) has specific
October 21, 2022 -
[FOCUS] Russia deserves gratitude for arousing new orders for S. Korean weapons
SEOUL -- Russia deserves gratitude from South Korean defense companies for providing a rare opportunity to acquire core technologies for advanced military equipment such as missiles and enhance the brand power of their products as seen in lucrative arms deals with Poland, which opted for the quick introduction of alternative weapons to fill up equipment shortages caused by the transfer of munitions to Ukraine and the delayed arrival of U.S. systems. Self-esteem grew among South Kore
October 21, 2022 -
Researchers develop elephant nose-like robot capable of grasping various objects regardless of size
SEOUL -- An elephant nose-like industrial robot capable of grasping almost every object regardless of its size was developed by a state research institute. The robot can hold tiny objects by closing up its nose and grasp large objects such as boxes by breathing air through the nose. Two types of grippers -- tongs and absorption -- have been separately used depending on the size of objects. While tongs types are unable to grasp if the size of the object is too large, the adsorption
October 21, 2022 -
Samsung Biologics clinches $296 million contract from Britain's GSK for consignment production
SEOUL -- Samsung Biologics, a leading bio company in South Korea, has clinched a $296 million contract from GlaxoSmithKline (GSK), a British multinational pharmaceutical company, for the consignment production of unspecified medicines. The contract period is until December 31, 2030. In a regulatory filing on October 20, Samsung Biologics refused to disclose which drugs are commissioned to produce. Under a partnership with GSK in 2020, Samsung Biologics agreed to supply belimumab,
October 20, 2022 -
Coldplay collaborates with BTS member Jin for single album ahead of enlistment
SEOUL -- British rock band Coldplay has collaborated with Jin, the eldest BTS member, for a solo single titled "The Astronaut" ahead of his conscription for South Korea's mandatory military service. The five-member British band has previously released a collaboration single called "My Universe" with BTS in both Korean and English. Jin's agency, Big Hit Music, posted a poster on Facebook that the new single would be released on October 28. The music video
October 20, 2022
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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