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Feed pigeons, face a fine

Signs warning against feeding pigeons have appeared across major squares and parks in Seoul as the city launches a monthlong crackdown on the practice. The Seoul Metropolitan Government said Monday it will carry out intensive enforcement throughout June in designated no-feeding zones before shifting to periodic inspections. People caught feeding pigeons in the restricted areas can face fines of up to 1 million won ($665). Originally native to mountainous and natural habitats, feral pigeons have

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Naver launches defense AI task force in Palantir-style push

Naver Cloud, the cloud computing arm of Korea's IT giant Naver, is creating a dedicated task force for defense artificial intelligence, as the company moves to expand its presence in the sovereign AI market. According to industry sources on Monday, Naver Cloud will launch a defense AI transformation task force the same day. The move marks Naver’s first separate organization dedicated solely to defense AI. The task force will be led directly by Naver Cloud CEO Kim Yu-won. It will seek AI and clou

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Justice Ministry launches team to protect migrant workers’ rights

South Korea has launched a new unit to protect migrant workers from abuses such as unpaid wages, verbal and physical abuse, illegal brokerage, and poor housing conditions, the Justice Ministry said Monday. The Migrant Human Rights and Interests Team, which began operations June 1 under the Korea Immigration Service, will be the central body monitoring and responding to rights violations involving foreign workers. “Migrant workers are a valuable part of our society,” Justice Minister Jeong Seong-

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Daewoo E&C launches AI translator for foreign workers

Daewoo Engineering & Construction said Monday it has developed a real-time AI translation system for construction sites, aiming to improve communication and safety for foreign national workers as it expands the use of digital technologies across its operations. The platform supports up to 180 languages and features a construction-specific glossary containing industry terminology and technical expressions commonly used at worksites, helping improve translation accuracy. The system also allows use

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S. Korea launches public-private committee to shape film 'holdback' rules

South Korea launched a public-private consultative body Friday to discuss a proposed "holdback" system, which would impose a mandatory waiting period before films released in theaters can be shown on streaming platforms, with authorities aiming to reach a deal by August. The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism and the Korean Film Council said they will hold the first meeting of the body later in the day in Seoul, bringing together 22 representatives from across the film industry. Participant

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Alibaba.com launches AI-powered Accio Work in Korea

Alibaba.com on Thursday launched Accio Work, an AI-powered autonomous business service, in Korea to support small and medium-sized enterprises. According to Alibaba.com, Accio Work offers a cross-functional squad of artificial intelligence agents that can handle all steps of running a business, including market analysis, product planning, sourcing, price negotiation, product registration, marketing and store operation. “Accio Work was developed to help SMEs and entrepreneurs enter the global mar

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Busan launches low-cost lodging campaign ahead of BTS concerts

A growing number of religious groups, universities and public institutions in Busan are joining a "fair lodging" campaign ahead of BTS’ upcoming concerts in the city, offering free or low-cost accommodation to fans amid soaring hotel prices. According to the Busan Metropolitan Government, local temples, churches, universities and public organizations began participating in the campaign following reports of accommodation prices sharply increasing around the concert period. Among the participating

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New Danish chamber sees shared industrial future with Korea

Until recently, Denmark was one of the few European countries without its own chamber of commerce in Seoul. That changed Tuesday with the launch of the Danish Chamber of Commerce in Korea, a move inaugural chairman Jan Benggaard sees as reflecting deepening economic ties and growing business opportunities between the two countries. The chamber launches with 34 member companies, including Maersk, Novo Nordisk, CS Wind and Lego, as Korean industrial capabilities gain importance in Danish companies

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Prosecution launches team to probe deadly Seoul overpass collapse

The prosecution said Wednesday it will launch a team to investigate the collapse of an overpass in Seoul that killed three people and injured three others the previous day. The Seoul Western District Prosecutors Office said in a notice to the press that the 11-member team, including four prosecutors and six investigators, will work closely with the police and labor officials to determine the cause of the accident and who is responsible, and provide swift assistance to the victims. The Seosomun O

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Labor Ministry Launches Emergency Response Teams after Overpass Collapse

[Domestic] : The Ministry of Employment and Labor has formed emergency response teams after part of an overpass collapsed in western Seoul. According to the ministry on Tuesday, Labor Minister Kim Young-hoon ordered swift measures following the collapse of a structure at the Seosomun overpass demolition site. The ... [more...]

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S-Oil launches AI data center cooling pilot

S-Oil said Tuesday it has launched a pilot project to test liquid immersion cooling technology for AI data centers, as surging AI workloads drive up power consumption and heat generation. The pilot, designed to replicate real-world data center conditions, aims to verify the performance and operational safety of next-generation cooling systems. S-Oil will supply its immersion cooling fluid, “S-Oil E-Cooling Solution,” and provide technical support for the project. The pilot also includes particip

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SM launches monthly concert series with Samsung TV Plus

SM Entertainment is expanding its partnership with Samsung Electronics through a new monthly concert streaming project on Samsung TV Plus. The agency announced Friday that it would launch a new K-pop series called “Monthly SM Concert” in collaboration with Samsung TV Plus, Samsung’s ad-supported streaming service. The project is the second collaboration between the two companies. Last year, Samsung TV Plus drew large attention from global K-pop fans with its exclusive livestream of “SMTown Live

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Samsung Electronics launches industry’s first 6K gaming monitor

Samsung Electronics on Wednesday unveiled four new Odyssey gaming monitors, including what it called the industry’s first 6K gaming monitor, the Odyssey G6, as the company steps up its push into the premium gaming display market. The 32-inch Odyssey G6 features ultra-high 6K resolution and Samsung’s Dual Mode technology, allowing users to switch seamlessly between 6K and 3K resolutions depending on gameplay and performance needs. Samsung also introduced a 27-inch Odyssey G8 model with refresh ra

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Samsung Bioepis launches first biosimilar in Japan

Samsung Bioepis said Wednesday it has launched autoimmune disease treatment SB17 in partnership with Nipro Corporation, marking the company’s first product launch in Japan and its full-scale entry into the market. SB17 is a biosimilar referencing Stelara and is used to treat immune-mediated diseases, including plaque psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis. The drug works by inhibiting interleukin-12 and interleukin-23, proteins linked to abnormal immune responses. Samsung Bioepis signed a strategic p

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Feed pigeons, face a fine

Naver launches defense AI task force in Palantir-style push

Justice Ministry launches team to protect migrant workers’ rights

Daewoo E&C launches AI translator for foreign workers

S. Korea launches public-private committee to shape film 'holdback' rules

Alibaba.com launches AI-powered Accio Work in Korea

Busan launches low-cost lodging campaign ahead of BTS concerts

New Danish chamber sees shared industrial future with Korea

Prosecution launches team to probe deadly Seoul overpass collapse

Labor Ministry Launches Emergency Response Teams after Overpass Collapse

S-Oil launches AI data center cooling pilot

SM launches monthly concert series with Samsung TV Plus

Samsung Electronics launches industry’s first 6K gaming monitor

Samsung Bioepis launches first biosimilar in Japan