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Smilegate doubles down on Crossfire with new AAA title

Smilegate is zeroing in on expanding the intellectual property of Crossfire, a megahit PC shooter with over 1 billion registered players since its release in 2007, unveiling the trailer for a Crossfire spinoff developed by US studio That’s No Moon on Friday. That’s No Moon, a Los Angeles-based game developer established by a $100 million investment commitment from Korean game firm Smilegate in 2021, debuted the in-game trailer of Crossfire that bears the same title as the original PC shooter dur

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Gwangju Biennale to select artistic director through open call for first time

The Gwangju Biennale Foundation will select the artistic director of the 17th Gwangju Biennale through an open international call, replacing its longstanding recommendation-based appointment system. Under the previous system, artistic directors were selected from a pool of candidates recommended by a small committee. The foundation said the new approach is intended to create a "more open selection process," while placing greater emphasis on curatorial vision, exhibition content and planning capa

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Korea proposes Hyundai-led W3.4tr hydrogen project for Canada submarine bid

Korea has pitched a 3.4 trillion won ($2.2 billion) hydrogen truck investment package led by Hyundai Motor Group to the Canadian government as part of its bid to secure the country’s next-generation submarine contract. In an interview with Canada-based broadcaster CTV News on Wednesday, Chief Presidential Secretary Kang Hoon-sik revealed details of the initiative, dubbed “Project Beaver,” which aims to establish a hydrogen mobility ecosystem in Canada using technology developed by Hyundai Motor

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US considers $1.85b naval shipbuilding plan with Korea, Japan

The Pentagon is considering tapping Korean or Japanese shipyards to build a US Navy vessel as part of its broader push to strengthen defense ties with allies and address shipbuilding challenges amid growing competition with China. According to a recent report by US-based Breaking Defense, the initiative is part of a proposed $1.85 billion naval funding request within the Pentagon’s $350 billion reconciliation package. The funding would support both the potential construction project and the navy

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Centre Pompidou Hanwha opens in Seoul amid art-washing criticism

Centre Pompidou Hanwha opened its doors Thursday amid controversy over allegations of art-washing, with domestic and international civic groups and arts organizations criticizing Hanwha Group's partnership with the Paris-based Centre Pompidou. The criticism gained momentum after protesters staged a demonstration during the museum's press opening on May 19, raising questions about the defense conglomerate's growing involvement in the cultural sector through the Hanwha Foundation of Culture, estab

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NC AI develops welding AI for Hanwha Ocean

NC AI, the artificial intelligence subsidiary of gaming giant NCSoft, said Thursday it has won a project from Hanwha Ocean to develop AI-powered autonomous welding technology for shipbuilding sites. The project involves a vision-based welding model and a collaborative robot system designed to identify welding targets and carry out work with minimal human intervention. NC AI said the technology will be applied to Hanwha Ocean’s commercial and special-purpose vessel production sites, where welding

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OECD revises up S. Korea's 2026 growth outlook to 2.6%

The Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development on Wednesday raised South Korea's economic growth outlook for this year to 2.6 percent from 1.7 percent three months earlier, citing the country's robust chip exports amid the artificial intelligence boom. The Paris-based organization said the country's outbound shipments of chips are expected to continue driving economic growth. South Korea's exports surged 53 percent from a year earlier to a new monthly high of $87.8 billion in May, dri

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Superintendent races leave voters with few clear choices as policy takes a back seat

Seoul’s crowded education superintendent race laid bare growing doubts over whether the current direct-election system helps voters choose education leaders based on policy. In the capital, both conservative and liberal blocs failed to field unified candidates, leaving eight contenders on the ballot for Wednesday's local elections in the most crowded superintendent race in the city’s history. Although education superintendent candidates do not run under party banners, they are widely grouped by

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Africa needs tech transfer, not just aid, Egyptian FM says

Egypt-Korea partnership for sustainable development needs technology transfer and joint defense production African countries need technology transfer, investment and industrial cooperation from South Korea rather than aid-based ties, Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty said Tuesday, calling for “a real partnership based on mutual respect and win-win cooperation” and concrete outcomes for the 2029 Korea-Africa Summit. Technology transfer was a central theme of the discussions, with Abdelatty

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TCK wins WealthBriefingAsia award for third straight year

TCK Investments said Monday it had won a WealthBriefingAsia Award for the third consecutive year, earning recognition for its wealth management services for high-net-worth individuals in South Korea. The award, presented by UK-based company ClearView Financial Media, recognizes excellence and innovation in private banking, family office and wealth management services across Asia. TCK was named the winner in the Multi-Family Office, Private Bank or External Asset Manager (South Korea) category. T

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Sentry to take over as title sponsor of PGA Torrey Pines

Wisconsin-based Sentry Insurance is the new title sponsor at Torrey Pines, taking over another tournament with expansive views of the Pacific Ocean after eight years at Kapalua. The Sentry will be played Jan. 27-30 next year on the North and South courses at Torrey Pines, the municipal course in San Diego that has been part of the PGA Tour schedule since 1968. The tournament will end on Saturday to avoid a conflict with the NFL‘s conference championship games. Still to be determined is where The

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제주항공, AI로 위험물 실시간 판독

제주항공이 보조배터리 등 항공기 안전을 위협할 수 있는 위험물을 인공지능(AI)으로 실시간 판별하는 시스템을 도입했다. 제주항공은 1일 AI 기반 위험물 안내 프로그램 ‘JRAG(JEJUair Regulation-based AI Guide)’를 국내 지점과 운송 현장에 도입했다고 밝혔다. JRAG는 광학문자인식(OCR)과 비전 AI 기술을 활용해

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제주항공, AI 기반 위험물 안내 프로그램 도입

제주항공은 AI(인공지능) 기반 위험물 안내 프로그램 'JRAG(JEJUair Regulation-based AI Guide)'을 도입했다고 1일 밝혔다. 제주항공은 항공운송 과정에서 주의가 필요하거나 운송이 제한되는 위험물 정보를 임직원이 보다 신속·정확하게 확인할 수 있도록 JRAG를 자체 개발했다. JRAG는 OCR(광학문자인식)과 비전(Vision) AI 기술을 적용한 프로그램이다. 접수 물품의 라벨과 성분 표기, 배터리 용량 등 정보를 분석하고, 촬영된 이미지를 기반으로 위험 품목 여부를 실시간으로 판독해 기내 반입 또는 위탁 여부를 확인할 수 있다. 현장 근무 직원은 시간·장소 제약 없이 위험물 관련 기준을 빠르고 정확하게 확인할 수 있어 업무 효율 제고가 기대된다....

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Emergency response delays Han River bus routes

Han River ferry services were temporarily delayed after a man in his 70s jumped into the river from a bridge on Sunday, according to Yongsan Fire Station. Rescue workers recovered the man from the water and transported him to Apgujeong pier, where CPR was administered. He was later pronounced dead. The deceased reportedly jumped from Hannam Bridge at around 1:45 p.m. The rescue operation disrupted services on the Hangang Bus, Seoul's ferry-based public transit system launched last year, with bot

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[Graphic News] South Korea finalizes 26-man World Cup squad

South Korea coach Hong Myung-bo unveiled his final 26-man squad for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, pledging that the Taegeuk Warriors would enter the tournament with the mentality of “challengers.” Son Heung-min, Asia’s top striker and a South Korean soccer icon, was named to the squad alongside key Europe-based players including Lee Kang-in of Paris Saint-Germain, Kim Min-jae of Bayern Munich and Lee Jae-sung of Mainz. Son is set to appear in his fourth consecutive World Cup following the 2014 Brazil

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Little to cheer in big win: S. Korean soccer fans question World Cup warmup

The South Korean national team beat Trinidad and Tobago 5-0 on Saturday in the first of two US-based friendlies ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, but the lopsided victory did little to silence criticism from fans who questioned whether the match offered meaningful preparation ahead of the tournament. “They bring a team ranked 102nd in the FIFA rankings and call it a World Cup warmup match,” one user wrote on X. “Other teams don’t play warmups against sides ranked lower than 100th. The Korea Foot

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Local election campaigns push cash-based pledges

South Korea is seeing a surge in cash-based campaign pledges ahead of the June 3 local elections, as candidates seek to attract voters with promises of direct financial benefits, despite growing concerns over the sustainability of the plans. The trend has emerged across party lines, with candidates from both the ruling Democratic Party of Korea and the main opposition People Power Party proposing a variety of direct payment programs aimed at easing living costs and stimulating local economies. O

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Hanbok gets dressier for modern celebrations

The term hanbok, literally meaning "Korean clothing," emerged to distinguish it from clothing that entered Korea in the 19th century: "yangbok," meaning "western clothing." Korea's traditional attire has been around for centuries, but is no longer considered everyday clothing. Instead, hanbok tends to be reserved for special occasions and ceremonies such as weddings, first birthdays, and lunar new year and Chuseok celebrations. "Today's common perception of traditional hanbok is largely based on

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Emro rides agentic AI boom into US, Europe markets

Korean supply chain management software provider Emro is stepping up its expansion in North America and Europe as growing geopolitical uncertainty, reshoring trends and supply chain disruptions drive demand for AI-powered procurement solutions. The company said Friday its AI-based supplier relationship management platform, Caidentia, drew strong interest at Gartner Supply Chain Symposium/Xpo 2026, one of the world's largest supply chain conferences, held in Orlando and Barcelona in May. Develope

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&Team enters Billboard 200 for first time with 'We on Fire'

Boy band &Team entered the Billboard 200 for the first time in its career, as the group's third Japanese EP "We on Fire" debuted at No. 52 on the latest chart dated May 30, its agency YX Labels said, Thursday. The Billboard 200 ranks the most popular albums in the US based on a combination of physical album sales, digital downloads and streaming activity. The group also performed strongly on Billboard's subcharts. "We on Fire" debuted at No. 2 on both the Top Album Sales and World Albums charts,

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Smilegate doubles down on Crossfire with new AAA title

Gwangju Biennale to select artistic director through open call for first time

Korea proposes Hyundai-led W3.4tr hydrogen project for Canada submarine bid

US considers $1.85b naval shipbuilding plan with Korea, Japan

Centre Pompidou Hanwha opens in Seoul amid art-washing criticism

NC AI develops welding AI for Hanwha Ocean

OECD revises up S. Korea's 2026 growth outlook to 2.6%

Superintendent races leave voters with few clear choices as policy takes a back seat

Africa needs tech transfer, not just aid, Egyptian FM says

TCK wins WealthBriefingAsia award for third straight year

Sentry to take over as title sponsor of PGA Torrey Pines

제주항공, AI로 위험물 실시간 판독

제주항공, AI 기반 위험물 안내 프로그램 도입

Emergency response delays Han River bus routes

[Graphic News] South Korea finalizes 26-man World Cup squad

Little to cheer in big win: S. Korean soccer fans question World Cup warmup

Local election campaigns push cash-based pledges

Hanbok gets dressier for modern celebrations

Emro rides agentic AI boom into US, Europe markets

&Team enters Billboard 200 for first time with 'We on Fire'