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South Korea Samsung Electronics’ ‘AI for All’ vision unveiled at CES 2024
UNJournal Jon Lee | Samsung Electronics shared its vision for how artificial intelligence (AI) technology will enable people to experience their devices more intuitively and conveniently than ever before on Jan. 8. Presenting these ideas at a press conference at CES® 2024, Samsung teamed up with key partners to outline the technology behind this vision and how new products and services use AI capabilities to make life easier. Han Jong-hee, Vice Chairman, CEO and Head of Samsung’s Device eXperience (DX) Division, opened the press conference by describing how AI will enable connected technologie
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- 2024-01-16 09:08
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South Korea Seocho-gu Mayor Jeon meets with French Ambassador to Korea Philippe Bertoux
UNJournal Jon Lee | Seocho-gu Mayor Jeon Seong-soo met with French Ambassador to Korea Philippe Bertoux at Seocho-gu Office in Seoul on Jan. 11. In 2011, Seocho-gu signed a cultural exchange agreement with the Cultural Affairs Department of the French Embassy, and has been working together to help French and Seocho residents live together without discomfort, such as supporting the Francophonie Day festival and holding the Korean-French Music Festival. In addition, in 2016, it signed an MOU with the 15th arrondissement of Paris, France, and operates a university student exchange program, 'Study
- Jon Lee 기자
- 2024-01-16 09:07
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South Korea [생방송] 국민과 함께하는 민생토론회｜세 번째, 민생을 살찌우는 반도체 산업
UNJournal Jon Lee | [생방송] 국민과 함께하는 민생토론회｜세 번째, 민생을 살찌우는 반도체 산업 영상출처=대통령실
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- 2024-01-15 10:19
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South Korea LG to invest in electric vehicle (EV) charging and robotics in 2024
UNJournal Jon Lee | LG Electronics' CEO William Cho and key company executives introduced the strategies that LG is implementing to achieve its 'Future Vision 2030' goal, during a press conference held for Korean media in Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S.A., on January 10. The CEO began the proceedings by noting that LG had identified three major inflection points – electrification, servitization and digitalization – that will ultimately reshape business and the customer experience. The company aims to overcome challenges, such as persistent market and supply chain uncertainties, and accelerate growth b
- Jon Lee 기자
- 2024-01-12 15:17
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South Korea Panel discussion with the people｜Second, The housing people want
UNJournal Jon Lee | Panel discussion with the people｜Second, The housing people want Image source: The Office of the President
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- 2024-01-10 11:10
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South Korea Korea Aerospace Administration to be established in Sacheon in May
UNJournal Jon Lee | The Korea Space Administration Act, which has been called the "Korean version of NASA," has passed the plenary session of the National Assembly. At the plenary session of the National Assembly on Jan. 9, the 'Special Act on the Establishment and Operation of the Korea Aerospace Administration' (KAIA Act) was passed with 263 votes in favor, 0 against, and 3 abstentions out of the 266 lawmakers present. The enactment of the Act follows President Yoon Suk-yeol's pledge to establish a national control tower to lead space development. The bill establishes the agency under the Mi
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- 2024-01-09 16:17
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South Korea 24-story Chinese cruise ship arrives in Jeju
UNJournal Jon Lee | The Adora Magic City, a 130,000-ton cruise ship built by China, arrived in Jeju for the first time on Dec. 28, 2023. The number of international cruise ships to and from Jeju in 2024, including this one, is expected to more than double after visiting Gangjeong Village about 80 times in 2023, raising expectations in the tourism industry. At around 11:30 a.m. on this day, Jeju Complex Tourism Port in Gangjeong-dong, Seogwipo City, was bustling with 2,600 passengers on the Adora Magic City, which arrived in Jeju from Shanghai, China, via Kagoshima, Japan. The passengers were i
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- 2024-01-05 15:08
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South Korea Ex-Chungbuk Police Chief Chung Yong-geun declares waiver of parliamentary immunity
UNJournal Jon Lee | Former Chungbuk National Police Chief Chung Yong-geun (58), who is running for the 22nd general election for the People Power Party in Chungju, announced on Jan. 2 that he will give up the privilege of non-arrest of lawmakers. Chung said, "There are many privileges of lawmakers in Korea, and I will give them all up. I know better than anyone else the aspirations of citizens for a new politics." In a written pledge, Chung said, "I pledge before the people that if I am elected as a member of the National Assembly of the Republic of Korea and a motion to arrest me is submitted
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- 2024-01-05 14:24
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South Korea Ilhwa Co. to export 200,000 cans of ‘Mc Col' to South Africa
UNJournal Jon Lee | Ilhwa Co. announced on Dec. 29 that it has signed a supply contract to export its barley carbonated beverage 'Mc Col' to South Africa. By signing a supply agreement with Trilion Cart, a local network group with many large affiliates in South Africa, Ilhwa will officially introduce Mc Col to the African market. The supply agreement totals 200,000 cans. Mc Col is Korea's leading longevity brand, launched in 1982. It is characterized by its cool and refreshing barley flavor. It has rich nutritional ingredients such as vitamins B1, B2, and vitamin C. It is currently exported to
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- 2024-01-03 18:20
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South Korea Seoul Tourism Organization launches Season 2 of Seoul Light Lantern Festival
UNJournal By Kayla Lee | Seoul Tourism Organization (STO), led by CEO Gil Ki-yeon, has reorganized the Seoul Lantern Festival & Gwanghwamun Square Market into Season 2 for the New Year 2024. Season 2 will run from January 1 to 21. First of all, the Seoul Lantern Festival will add a media show for the New Year and conduct various experience programs. A projection mapping content 'New Year Media Show' will be held from 9:50 p.m. to 10 p.m. every day until the 21st in the White Hall, a 360-degree sphere representing the universe, wholeness, and earth. Various videos symbolizing the city, peop
- Jon Lee 기자
- 2024-01-03 18:18
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South Korea Nicky Seet to head Singapore Tourism Board's Korea office
UNJournal Jon Lee | Singapore Tourism Board (STB) announced the appointment of Nicky Seet as the new head of its Korea office on Dec. 20. Nicky Seet will continue to lead strategic planning, marketing and promotional activities to make Singapore an attractive destination for Koreans, in line with the launch of Singapore Tourism Board's new global campaign, 'Made in Singapore'. She joined Singapore Tourism Board in 2015 as Senior Manager, Lifestyle Area Development, where she spearheaded the regeneration of Singapore's Orchard Road and supported various community activities. Orchard Road has re
- Jon Lee 기자
- 2024-01-02 16:42
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South Korea LG Chem holds the groundbreaking ceremony for its cathode plant in U.S.
UNJournal Jon Lee | LG Chem has commenced the construction of a cathode plant in the U.S., intending to establish a production hub for the global battery material market. The facility, located in Montgomery County, Clarksville, Tennessee, will locally produce cathode materials optimized for North American electric vehicles (EVs) and collaborate with key partners from development to supply chain. On December 20, LG Chem held the groundbreaking ceremony for its cathode plant in Tennessee. The event was attended by guests including Tennessee Governor Bill Lee, Commissioner Stuart McWhorter, Senat
- Jon Lee 기자
- 2024-01-02 16:40
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South Korea Korea and Gulf Cooperation Council conclude FTA deal
UNJournal Jon Lee | Minister for Trade Dukgeun Ahn and Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Secretary General Jassim Mohammed Al-Budaiwi concluded and signed the joint statement for the Korea-GCC Free Trade Agreement (FTA) on December 28 in Seoul. The Korea-GCC FTA is Korea’s 25th FTA (by concluded order), and the second FTA with an Arab country following the Korea-United Arab Emirates (UAE) Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) concluded in October. Trade Minister Ahn assessed, “Alongside the CEPA concluded with the UAE in October, this FTA signed with GCC is a major catalyst for the
- Jon Lee 기자
- 2024-01-02 11:41
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South Korea President Yoon to prioritize people's livelihood and economy in 2024
UNJournal Jon Lee | Delivering the New Year address to the nation, President Yoon Suk-yeol said on Jan. 1, 2024, "The center of all national affairs is the people. I will make the year of 2024 a year of civil recovery where the warmth of economic achievements and economic recovery reaches every corner of people's lives." President Yoon said in his address, which was broadcast live from the Yongsan presidential office on the morning of the same day, "I will go into the field of people's lives, listen to even the smallest voices, and promote true people's policies that change people's lives." Pr
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- 2024-01-01 21:28
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South Korea "I will do my best to innovate organizational culture of KSPO”
UNJournal Jon Lee | (Exclusive Interview) "In the upcoming year of 2024, I will do my best to build a predictable audit environment and encourage active management to innovate the organizational culture of KSPO," said Ha Hyung-joo, the standing auditor of Korea Sports Promotion Foundation (KSPO), on Dec. 28. In an exclusive interview with Diplomacy Jopurnal, Ha said, "It has been five months since I was appointed as the standing auditor of the KSPO, and I have improved my understanding of the KSPO's business through reports from each business unit, and I have set the audit philosophy and direc
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- 2023-12-29 14:07
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