Lee Hyun-seob, the grandfather of Lee Jang-won from the band Peppertones, has passed away.On September 1, SBS aired an episode of 'Same Bed, Different Dreams 2,' featuring Lee Jang-won and his wife Bae Da-hae alongside his grandfather.However, towards the end of the broadcast, news of Lee Hyun-seob's death was announced.The production team shared the news with a caption stating, "A few days after the second story, Mr. Lee Hyun-seob has passed away." On the same day, Lee Jang-won took to his soci

The global enterprise solid-state drive (eSSD) market has more than doubled in size in the second quarter of this year, driven by a surge in investments in artificial intelligence (AI) infrastructure. The competition among major tech companies to expand their data centers has significantly increased the demand for high-capacity and high-performance storage devices.According to market research firm TrendForce, the combined revenue of the top five eSSD manufacturers reached $37.59 billion (approxi

Hyundai Motor Company has paused its electrification strategy for Genesis in the United States. Following a significant drop in electric vehicle (EV) sales due to a restructuring of its EV lineup and declining local demand, the company is lowering prices to restore its sales base. While internal combustion engine vehicles continue to drive growth, the upcoming new models may provide an opportunity for recovery.According to data from Cox Automotive's Kelley Blue Book (KBB) on August 31, Genesis s

"I lost 15 kg with Mounjaro, but my face looks so aged that I came for volume fillers and Ultherapy." On August 31, at a dermatology clinic in Apgujeong, Gangnam, 31-year-old office worker Kim expressed her concerns after successfully losing 15 kg in just over two months. Although she aims to lose another 5 kg to reach her target weight, she is contemplating pausing her diet due to her rapidly aging appearance. Kim noted, "My friends said, 'Lifting care is essential after rapid weight loss,' a

KakaoBank, in partnership with the Seoul Credit Guarantee Foundation, is launching its fourth 'Safe Account' program, allowing small businesses in Seoul to borrow up to 20 million won.The program will begin on September 3, as announced by KakaoBank on September 2.The Safe Account is a non-face-to-face loan backed by a guarantee, first introduced by KakaoBank and the Seoul city government in March of last year.KakaoBank has participated in all four phases of the Safe Account program. Through the

Artificial intelligence (AI) is rapidly transitioning from generative capabilities to understanding and interacting with the physical world. This new era sees AI engaging with real environments across various sectors, including manufacturing, logistics, defense, healthcare, and public services. Physical AI cannot be achieved through a single technology; it requires a combination of AI that understands and judges reality, world models that predict the future based on real data, efficient computin

The labor authorities have launched a forced investigation related to a worker injury incident that occurred last month at the Coupang fulfillment center in Gwangju, Gyeonggi Province.According to the Ministry of Employment and Labor, the Seongnam branch of the Gyeonggi Provincial Employment and Labor Office and the Gyeonggi Southern Police Agency began executing a search warrant at the Coupang Fulfillment Center in Gwangju on the morning of September 2.On August 23, a worker operating a forklif

As the consumer price inflation rate rises back to the 3% range, the Bank of Korea has projected that inflation will continue its upward trend.On September 2, the Bank of Korea held a 'Price Situation Review Meeting' led by Deputy Governor Lee Ji-ho to assess recent price trends and future forecasts.According to the National Data Agency, the consumer price index last month was 120.05 (2020=100), reflecting a 3.1% increase compared to the same month last year. The consumer price inflation rate re

Dyson is making its debut in the oral care market with an electric toothbrush that uses an AI camera to automatically clean between teeth. The company is expanding its product line by integrating its vision systems, machine learning, and fluid dynamics technology, which it has developed for its vacuum cleaners and hair care products.On September 1, Dyson unveiled its first oral care system, the Dyson CameraJet electric toothbrush and oral irrigator, in Paris.The standout feature of the CameraJet