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Mon, December 4, 2023 | 23:03

[BUSINESS] Robots slowly integrating into everyday life in Korea

BUSINESSRobots slowly integrating into everyday life in Korea

점차 일상화되는 '로봇’

Robots are gradually becoming part of daily life in Korea, as the country’s recent amendment to the act governing the use of robots has allowed outdoor autonomous robots to drive on sidewalks for delivery, patrols and other purposes. 최근 로봇법 개정으로 실외 자율주행 로봇도 배달, 순찰 및 다른 목적으로 인도에서 운전이 가능해지면서 로봇이 점차 일상이 되어가고 있다.

2023-11-27 11:17

[NATIONAL] Paper straw makers are on verge of bankruptcy

NATIONALPaper straw makers are on verge of bankruptcy

종이 빨대 업체들, 파산 위기

Paper straw companies are strongly opposing the environment ministry’s revised plan to ease regulations on disposable products. 종이 빨대 제조업체들이 일회용품 사용 규제 완화라는 환경부의 개편안에 대해 강하게 반발하고 있다.

2023-11-20 09:47

[BUSINESS] Real-time translation service for 11 languages to be introduced in Seoul

BUSINESSReal-time translation service for 11 languages to be introduced in Seoul

서울시, 실시간 번역 서비스 11개국 언어로 도입

The Seoul Metropolitan Government is gearing up to unveil its first-ever real-time translation service, which will be available in 11 languages, aiming to make life more convenient for tourists visiting the city. 서울시는 서울을 방문한 관광객의 편의를 목적으로 11개국 언어로 제공되는 실시간 번역 서비스를 공개하기 위해 만반의 준비 중이다.

2023-11-16 14:10

[BUSINESS] Cafeteria operators log record profits as people seek affordable meals

BUSINESSCafeteria operators log record profits as people seek affordable meals

합리적 가격에 식사하려는 사람들, 단체급식 호조

Cafeterias are booming in Korea. This is demonstrated most in office buildings, government offices, factories or schools with cafeterias that offer meals at lunch and dinner. 한국에서 단체급식이 급부상 중이다. 이런 현상은 사무실 건물, 정부기관, 공장 및 학교에서 점심이나 저녁을 제공하는 단체급식소에서 드러난다.

2023-11-13 13:41

[BUSINESS] US tech firms roll back misinformation curbs ahead of 2024 polls

BUSINESSUS tech firms roll back misinformation curbs ahead of 2024 polls

미국 테크기업의 잘못된 정보 단속 정책, 2024년 선거 앞두고 역행

WASHINGTON (AFP) - As a global election season widely expected to be mired in misinformation and falsehoods fast approaches, the big U.S.- based tech platforms are walking back policies meant to curb them, stoking alarm. 워싱턴(AFP) -잘못된 정보와 거짓에 휘말릴 것으로 예상되는 전세계 선거 시즌이 다가오는 가운데 미국 테크 대기업들이 이를 억제할 정책들을 철회하며 불안감을 조성하고 있다.

2023-10-05 09:00

[BUSINESS] K-pop fans rally against luxury brands' failure on climate action

BUSINESSK-pop fans rally against luxury brands' failure on climate action

K팝 팬들, 명품 브랜드에 기후 대응 촉구해

Global K-pop fans orchestrated international protests across six major cities including Seoul, Monday, urging luxury fashion brands to take action to tackle the climate crisis. 월요일 전세계 케이팝 팬들이 서울 등 세계 6개 주요도시에서 국제 시위를 조직해 명품 패션 브랜드에 기후 위기에 대처하는 행동 실천을 촉구했다.

2023-09-26 14:20

[BUSINESS] SK Broadband, Netflix agree to end 'net usage fee' battle

BUSINESSSK Broadband, Netflix agree to end 'net usage fee' battle

SK브로드밴드, 넷플릭스 '망이용료’ 소송 마무리

SK Broadband, a major Korean internet service provider, said Monday that it will end the yearslong legal battle with Netflix over network usage fees. 월요일 한국 인터넷 서비스 주요 사업자 SK브로드밴드는 넷플릭스와 수년간 이어온 망이용료 관련 법적 공방을 끝내겠다고 발표했다.

2023-09-19 09:44

[BUSINESS] Chinese tour groups start returning to Korea

BUSINESSChinese tour groups start returning to Korea

중국인 관광객 한국 복귀 시작

Korea is expecting a large-scale return of Chinese travelers, as China announced the lifting of its ban on group tours to Korea last week after more than six years of economic sanctions. 중국이 6년여의 경제 제재 끝에 지난주 한국행 단체관광 금지를 해제한다고 발표하면서 한국은 중국인 관광객의 대규모 귀환을 기대하고 있다.

2023-08-14 17:35

[BUSINESS] Sales of self-defense gadgets soar after stabbing rampages

BUSINESSSales of self-defense gadgets soar after stabbing rampages

'묻지마’ 여파, 호신용품 판매 급증

Department stores reinforce security guards to prevent copycat crimes 백화점, 모방범죄 예방 위해 보안인력 강화

2023-08-09 17:25

[ANALYSIS] Is Samsung Electronics losing growth momentum?

ANALYSISIs Samsung Electronics losing growth momentum?

삼성전자, 성장 동력 잃어 가나

Leadership has required commitment and a willingness to move in directions that others have avoided. 지도력은 헌신과 모두가 피하는 길을 걸어갈 의지를 요한다.

2023-07-18 17:19

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