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- Symposium covers AI's use as alternative to animal testing
- The National Institute of Environmental Research, an affiliate of the Ministry of Environment, announced its hosting of a joint symposium on Sept. 19 with the Korea Institute of Toxicology on alternatives to animal testing at the hotel Courtyard by Marriott Seoul Botanic Park. Shown are human organo..
- 2025.09.22
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- Domestic smart city platform named global standard by int'l body
- The International Telecommunication Union on Sept. 15 designated a domestic platform for smart city management a global standard. (iClick) *This photo is protected under copyright law and unauthorized reproduction and redistribution are strictly prohibited. By Koh Hyunjeong A domestically developed ..
- 2025.09.22
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- Historical fantasy K-drama tops Netflix for content not in English
- "Bon Appetit, Your Majesty" has topped the Netflix chart for TV shows not in English in its fourth week of release. (Netflix) By Jeon Misun The limited series "Bon Appetit, Your Majesty" is the latest Hallyu (Korean Wave) hit, topping the Netflix chart for shows not in English. Netflix's official co..
- 2025.09.22
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- Korea ranked 4th in WIPO's Global Innovation Index, 1st in Asia
- The World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) on Sept. 16 said Korea ranked fourth in WIPO's Global Innovation Index. Shown is the pavilion of Samsung Electronics in January at CES 2025, the world's biggest expo for consumer electronics and information and communications technology, in Las Veg..
- 2025.09.22
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- Expat support center in Seoul promotes connection, exchange
- By Margareth Theresia Video = Park Dae Jin At 10 a.m. on Sept. 11 at the auditorium of Seoul Foreign Resident Center in the capital's Yeongdeungpo-gu District, foreign and Korean students in a dance class swayed together to the beat of "Golden," a hit from the Netflix animated blockbuster "KPop Demo..
- 2025.09.22
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- Research team finds clue from autistic mice in treating PTSD
- The Institute for Basic Science on Sept. 18 said anxiety and fear do not easily fade in people with autism because of lower activity of specific neurons in the brain, adding that activating such neurons can erase memories of fear. (iClickArt) (Unauthorized reproduction and redistribution of this ima..
- 2025.09.22
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- Busan Int'l Film Festival opens on Sept. 17 with 'No Other Choice'
- Posters on Sept. 17 line a path at Busan Cinema Center in Busan's Haeundae-gu District ahead of the opening of the Busan International Film Festival. (Yonhap News) By Kim Seon Ah Marking its 30th year, the annual Busan International Film Festival (BIFF) on Sept. 17 starts its 10-day run. Hosted by a..
- 2025.09.22
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- 94% of small-medium enterprises have foreign workers: study
- A survey says 94% of small and medium enterprises employ foreign workers given the structural labor shortage caused by the country's low birth rate and aging population. Shown is a scene from May last year at the 2024 Job Fair for International Students at Busan Cinema Center in Busan's Haeundae-gu ..
- 2025.09.22
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- Traditional Korean medicine doctors get OK to practice in UAE
- With the United Arab Emirates (UAE) recognizing doctors specializing in traditional Korean medicine, the Ministry of Health and Welfare on Sept. 17 said it began bilateral talks to allow such doctors to practice in the Mideast country. (iClickArt) (Unauthorized reproduction and redistribution of thi..
- 2025.09.22
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- 'No Other Choice' wins int'l audience award at Toronto film festival
- Director Park Chan-wook's new film "No Other Choice" on Sept. 14 won the inaugural International People's Choice Award at the Toronto International Film Festival. (CJ ENM) By Kang Gahui Director Park Chan-wook's new film "No Other Choice" on Sept. 14 won the inaugural International People's Choice A..
- 2025.09.17