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The Spider-Man robot designed to save lives by climbing up walls

A team of researchers at the Korea Advanced Institute of Science & Technology (KAIST) has invented a quadrupedal robot that can climb up a wall in hopes to mitigate the growing number of negligent accidents.

07/02/2023

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Snow covers South Korean capital and surrounding regions

No immediate reports of major disruptions or damage caused by snow, ice and subzero temperatures, as officials lifted their heavy snow warnings for Seoul and nearby areas.

26/01/2023

Tech News

New spray-on smart skin can learn and decipher hand movements using AI

A newly developed electronic skin allows users to type without a keyboard and let people use sign language in the metaverse.

12/01/2023

Green News

Why does EV driving range drop in cold weather?

South Korea's antitrust regulator is fining Tesla for exaggerating the driving ranges of its electric cars on a single charge.

03/01/2023

South Korea

Escalation of tension on Korean peninsula following drone incursion

South Korea has scrambled its air force and fired warning shots after five North Korean drones crossed over into its territory.

26/12/2022

Health news

This new artificial muscle is just like a human’s but stronger

A team of researchers at the KAIST has developed a new artificial muscle much stronger and faster than human muscles using graphene-liquid crystal composite fibres.

20/12/2022

South Korea

Seoul arrests ex-security official over alleged border murder cover-up

South Korea's former national security director Suh Hoon was arrested Saturday following allegations of his involvement in a cover-up of a fisheries official in 2020.

03/12/2022

Tech News

Goalie, Seoul’s new self-driving 'police robot,' goes where CCTV can’t

The hi-tech patrol robot is being deployed in a neighbourhood where many women live alone and can feel unsafe at night.

19/11/2022

Tech News

'Nose print' tech could help identify and track pet dogs

Each dog's nose is as unique as a human fingerprint, says AI and biometrics company iSciLab.

01/11/2022

South Korea

South Korean police admit 'heavy responsibility' for Seoul crush

The death toll after the Saturday disaster could rise as officials said that 29 of those injured were in serious condition.

01/11/2022

South Korea

Mourning declared as Seoul crush survivors describe 'horrific' scenes

World leaders have sent condolence messages after Saturday night's tragedy in South Korea's capital. At least 153 people including 26 foreigners died and over 130 were injured.

30/10/2022

South Korea

Seoul Halloween crush: 153 killed, scores hurt in South Korea disaster

A national mourning period has been declared after Saturday night's Halloween tragedy, when a young party crowd was crushed in Seoul's streets. Many are still reported missing.

29/10/2022

Culture news

Military leader wants K-pop band BTS to do military service

The group went on hiatus in June, prompting speculation South Korea's policy of compulsory military service was to blame.

10/10/2022

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Meet the young K-pop artist seeking fame in South Korea

In partnership with Media City

"K-pop is unique. It is different from pop music in other countries as it has Korean culture. I love it. It makes me feel really excited inside."

19/09/2022

Money

Is crypto’s Do Kwon on the run from authorities?

The wanted Terra developer is reportedly trying to evade South Korean authorities, but he denies being on the run.

19/09/2022

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South Korea continued nationwide anti-terror drills.

South Korea continued nationwide anti-terror drills on Wednesday as part of the annual Ulchi Exercise.

24/08/2022

South Korea

South Korea and US begin largest war games in years amid North threats

The military exercises involving potentially tens of thousands of troops come amid increasingly hostile rhetoric and heightened weapons testing activity from Pyongyang.

22/08/2022

Culture news

Inside the world's first living musical instrument

Mikeal Hwang is a biologist and musician whose work explores the intersection of science and art. For his latest project, he has created one of the world's first live instruments using live yeast cells...

19/08/2022

Tech News

Samsung unveils new foldable smartphones Galaxy Z Flip4 and Fold4

Samsung's groundbreaking foldable phones will be available from the end of August in the United States, parts of Europe and South Korea.

10/08/2022

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Heavy rain causes floods in Seoul region

At least eight people were killed and six others were missing in South Korea as heavy rainfall drenched the greater Seoul region, turning the affluent streets of Gangnam into a river of submerged vehicles and overwhelming public transport systems.

09/08/2022

South Korea

Several people dead amid record floods in South Korea

Some of the heaviest rain in decades swamped Seoul’s streets, with more bad weather forecast.

09/08/2022

Health news

These nanotech 'e-tattoos' could one day help monitor your health

Its developers say the tech is still in its early stages, but one day it can offer a non-intrusive and personalised way to monitor health conditions.

03/08/2022

Culture news

BTS taking a break: How did the K-pop band conquer the world?

As the members of BTS say they are taking a break due to "exhaustion", we look at how the band rose to international stardom.

15/06/2022

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Activists in Seoul mark World Oceans Day

South Korean environmental activists protest against Japan's plan to dump radioactive water from Fukushima into the sea on World Oceans Day.

08/06/2022

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Are floating cities the future of coastal living?

This company has designed a flood-proof “floating city” model it says could bring safety to millions of people threatened by rising sea levels.

03/06/2022

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Lantern parade takes place in Seoul to celebrate Buddha's birthday

The lantern parade celebrating Buddha’s birthday returns to the streets of Seoul after three years, as previous ones had been cancelled due to the Covid-19 pandemic.

30/04/2022