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Posco Future M to mass-produce LFP cathodes this year to challenge China
Posco Future M President and CEO Eom Gi-chen said the company plans to begin mass production of cathode materials for lithium iron phosphate (LFP) batteries, aiming to challenge Chinese dominance in the low-cost battery segment. “The three major Korean battery companies — LG Energy Solution, Samsung SDI and SK On — are all planning to release LFP products within this year,” Eom said during a press briefing at InterBattery 2026 in Seoul, which opened Wednesday. Eom was recently appointed chairman
March 11, 2026 - 14:30:12
Blackpink fans flock to National Museum of Korea for 'Deadline' release
Lee Ju-young, 25, has visited the National Museum of Korea several times before. Friday, she returned with a specific purpose: to celebrate the comeback of Blackpink. "It's a place I visit often, but today it feels completely different," she said, with the museum's interior bathed in pink as part of a collaboration with the global girl group. "The collaboration between the museum and Blackpink feels symbolic. I really wanted to experience it in person." Lee was among hundreds of visitors who beg
Feb. 27, 2026 - 16:53:21
Diriyah Biennale seeks to engage, not antagonize
RIYADH, Saudi Arabia — The 30-minute drive from King Khalid International Airport to Riyadh is lined with signs announcing the upcoming 2030 World Expo taking place in the Saudi capital. With construction sites and tower cranes looming over the desert horizon, there is a palpable sense of transformation. The transformation is being driven by Saudi Vision 2030, launched in 2016, which seeks to transform the oil-dependent kingdom into a modern, inclusive state with sustainable development and tech
Feb. 16, 2026 - 16:00:00
Cops and Robbers: Reviving youth with playground classic
Scarves pulled tight and breath fogging the air, more than 50 people ranging from teenagers to those in their 30s gathered at Seoul’s Olympic Park around 3 p.m. on Saturday, stamping their feet against the sub-zero cold. After a brief exchange of casual greetings, the group split into two teams. Minutes later, office workers in padded coats and teenagers in sneakers were sprinting across the pavement, slipping on uneven patches and shouting warnings to strangers as they played Cops and Robbers,
Jan. 17, 2026 - 16:00:00
[CES] Hyundai Motor shifts robotics from lab to factory floor with Atlas
LAS VEGAS — Hyundai Motor Group on Monday put its next-generation humanoid robot Atlas at the center of its physical AI strategy, laying out a concrete plan to deploy AI-powered robots as core production assets inside its factories rather than experimental machines. At its CES 2026 media day at the Mandalay Bay Convention Center, the automaker framed robotics not as a future add-on, but as a foundational pillar of its shift toward software-defined, AI-driven manufacturing. The highlight of the s
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K-beauty captures Japan’s biggest beauty crown
TOKYO — K-beauty’s rising clout took physical form in a chandelier-lit ballroom in Tokyo, where Korean beauty took home the gold at a beauty awards ceremony hosted by Qoo10 Japan, an e-commerce platform run by eBay Japan. At its inaugural beauty event on Monday, themed “Glow Up!” and packed with over 500 industry insiders, K-beauty brands swept 87 percent of the 137 total prizes, including many of the top honors. A ceremony of this scale is a first for beauty brands in Japan -- let alone one tha
Dec. 9, 2025 - 15:19:37
Thousands brave bitter cold to mark 1st anniversary of Yoon’s martial law
Thousands packed the street in front of the National Assembly on Wednesday, braving biting winds and subzero temperatures in Seoul to mark the first anniversary of then-President Yoon Suk Yeol’s martial law decree. Silver thermal blankets snapped in the wind. Protesters wrapped themselves in wool scarves with only their eyes peeking out, yet kept their pickets raised, chanting “End the insurrection!” into the frigid air. Just meters away, rows of police officers in neon jackets and riot gear sto
Dec. 3, 2025 - 18:14:46
Hanwha unveils W100b Jeju satellite megahub
SEOGWIPO, Jeju Island — Hanwha Systems on Tuesday held an official completion ceremony for the Jeju Space Center on the Hawon Techno Campus located in Seogwipo, Jeju Island, signifying the opening of Korea’s biggest private-led satellite manufacturing facility. With an investment of about 100 billion won ($68 million), Hanwha Systems established the Jeju Space Center with a satellite development and assembly bloc, a satellite function and condition testing facility, a satellite assessment clean
Dec. 2, 2025 - 15:00:00
From oil to AI: Inside Kazakhstan’s tech awakening at Astana Hub
ASTANA, Kazakhstan — Inside a brightly lit classroom filled with rows of iMacs, students hunch over their keyboards, with code flashing across their screens. On the other side of the room, another group of students gathers around a whiteboard, sketching innovative ideas and plans for their next AI project. The classroom is part of Tomorrow School, an education program focused on artificial intelligence housed within Astana Hub, the country’s flagship technopark for IT startups. Here, young progr
Nov. 4, 2025 - 11:16:16
S-Oil’s Shaheen project nears finish, fueling petrochemical ambitions
ULSAN — Amid a forest of soaring towers, tanks and tangled metal structures, S-Oil’s sprawling Shaheen complex in Ulsan is fast taking shape — a vivid testament to the company’s determination to transform from a traditional oil refiner into a future-oriented petrochemical powerhouse. From an observation deck overlooking the seventh district of the site, the 9.26 trillion won ($6.47 billion) megaproject appears nearly ready for operation. Cranes still dot the skyline, but the progress is unmistak
Oct. 22, 2025 - 17:00:00
Seoul sets new world record for largest reading relay
Autumn is often called the perfect season for reading in South Korea. This year, the tradition took on a historic scale. Thousands of people gathered Saturday at Gwanghwamun Square, a landmark in central Seoul, to take part in what city officials said was the world’s largest reading relay. To commemorate the 80th anniversary of Korea’s liberation from Japanese colonial rule and promote Korean literature, the Seoul Metropolitan Government — collaborating with the Seoul Metropolitan Library and th
Sept. 29, 2025 - 13:11:25
Seoul begins self-driving shuttle service along Cheonggyecheon
Autonomous shuttles offer glimpse into future of public transportation, yet a bit slow On a street near Cheonggyecheon — a stream in central Seoul — a slick and shiny nine-seater bus moved toward the Cheonggye Plaza bus stop near Gwanghwamun Station on Subway Line No. 5 in central Seoul. However, this wasn’t just any regular bus. Named “Cheonggye A01,” the bus is the country’s first driverless, self-driving shuttle, which began its operations to the public Tuesday. While the city had introduced
Sept. 23, 2025 - 15:19:52
Halal on display: MIHAS 2025 wraps with milestones
KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia -- In equal parts trade forum and cultural celebration, the Malaysia International Halal Showcase 2025 closed with momentum Saturday, surpassing its 4.5 billion Malaysian ringgit ($1 billion) sales target to reach 4.97 billion ringgit. Alongside trade deals, halal-themed activities powered the four-day showcase and set Malaysia’s growing halal economy in motion. The most vibrant hub of the showcase was the expansive halal exhibition floor, where 2,400 booths and exhibitors
Sept. 22, 2025 - 14:55:38
Korean liquors compete for spot at APEC summit's gala dinner table
A special tasting event featuring traditional Korean alcoholic beverages was held Friday in Seoul, ahead of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation summit set for Oct. 31 to Nov. 2 in Gyeongju, North Gyeongsang Province. The event, hosted by the Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs at a hotel in Seoul, brought together officials from APEC member economies, including diplomats based in Korea, to sample and vote on a toast beverage for the summit’s gala dinner. A total of 12 candidates we
Sept. 22, 2025 - 11:03:29
Why Perplexity built a low-key coffee shop in Seoul’s most upscale district
There's almost nothing about Cafe Curious that suggests it was created by a Silicon Valley AI startup. Located in Cheongdam-dong, one of Seoul’s most upscale neighborhoods, the space opened on Sept. 3. From the outside, it looks like just another sleek coffee shop with glass doors, dark stone walls and a small sidewalk sign. The name Curious appears modestly on the corner of the building. But this is not a typical cafe. It's the first physical location operated by Perplexity, the generative AI c
Sept. 16, 2025 - 08:30:00
