Stories from Seoul · South Korea

A new song is expected to be heard at the 'King's Pursuit Team' concert this year.

Road work is currently underway on the 2nd lane of Gangnammun-ro, specifically along the section from Banpo Bridge to Hangang Bridge.

A court has ruled that the act of turning on a camera application and placing it down is considered the commencement of a crime.

The source did not specify the exact nature of the crime or the court that issued the sentence.

Samsung Electronics has decided to stop selling home appliances, including televisions, refrigerators, and washing machines, in China. The company cited a rapidly changing business environment and intense domestic competition as reasons for the move.

South Korea's largest Buddhist sect has ordained Gabi, a 4-foot-3 Unitree humanoid robot, as its first robot monk. The ordination took place at Jogye Temple in Seoul to integrate AI into Buddhist rituals. The robot is named 'Jihyoseong'. A robot monk named 'Yebin' was ordained at the Jinkwansa Temple in Seoul. The robot is designed to assist with temple duties and provide spiritual guidance. The robot was inducted into a prominent Buddhist order in South Korea. The ordination is described as a novelty and a sign of Buddhist communities in Asia attempting to mainstream faith practices. A special ordination ceremony for an intelligent robot took place at Jogyesa Temple, a well-known Buddhist temple in South Korea. Gabi can guide worshippers and discuss teachings. The robot is also programmed to conserve energy.

The South Korean presidential office announced on May 6 that it no longer needs to consider 'Project Freedom.' This multilateral maritime military operation was proposed by the United States to facilitate the passage of merchant vessels detained in the Strait of Hormuz.

Daedong has announced a value-up plan focusing on the development of agricultural physical AI and robotics.

High Court Judge Kim Jong-woo, who is responsible for presiding over the case involving South Korea's First Lady Kim Keon-hee, has commented on the proceedings.

South Korea and Ghana have signed climate agreements, signaling a commitment to environmental cooperation. The agreements are expected to foster joint initiatives in addressing climate change. These agreements are part of ongoing international efforts to address climate change.