"To effectively promote M.AX, it is crucial to realize robot transformation through 'Accelerating AX, Realizing RX.'" This is the direction proposed by Cho Young-hoon, head of the Korea Robotics Industry Promotion Agency. While generative AI has ushered in an era of AI that speaks and thinks, physical AI refers to AI that moves and works directly in the real world. Cho is focusing policy efforts on linking the AI transformation in manufacturing to robot transformation, bringing lab technologies

The military has decided to temporarily relocate the operations of the Air Force's 1st Fighter Wing from Gwangju Military Airport to Yecheon, Seosan, and Chungju bases, following the designation of the Gwangju site for the Honam Semiconductor Cluster.According to Yonhap News on the 15th, a Defense Ministry official stated during a press briefing on the 14th, "We plan to implement a temporary relocation considering operational impacts and the capacity of each base, utilizing Yecheon, Seosan, and

The U.S. Forces Korea (USFK) announced that the upcoming Korea-U.S. joint exercise, 'Ulchi Freedom Shield' (UFS), scheduled from August 17 to 27, will emphasize 'modernizing the Korea-U.S. alliance' and 'creating a security environment in Northeast Asia.'According to a statement from USFK on August 14, the focus of this year's UFS training will be on enhancing the 'Fight Tonight' readiness posture, modernizing the Korea-U.S. alliance, and fostering a secure environment in Northeast Asia.The mode

Once the Gwangdeok Tunnel opens in 2031, travel time between Pocheon and Sane-myeon in Hwa-cheon will decrease from 26 minutes to just 5 minutes. While the distance will shorten, it does not guarantee that tourists will choose to stay in Sane-myeon.The Gwangdeok Tunnel could serve as a gateway to attract visitors from the metropolitan area to Hwa-cheon, or it could become a conduit for local spending to flow out to the capital region. The outcome will depend on what Sane-myeon prepares in the fi

President Lee Jae-myung proposed on August 15 to "end the war and transform the unstable armistice system on the Korean Peninsula into a peace system," urging the parties involved to begin discussions to conclude the long-standing conflict. In his speech at the 81st Liberation Day ceremony, President Lee presented 'inclusive peaceful coexistence,' 'stable peaceful coexistence,' and 'responsible peaceful coexistence' as the three main principles of his administration's policy toward the Korean

President Lee Jae-myung stated on August 15 that "we need a new liberation to elevate Korea to the next level," introducing the vision of an 'Irreplaceable Korea.' In his speech at the 81st Liberation Day ceremony, President Lee announced plans to completely reallocate national resources and expand growth hubs across the country. He promised to build a ladder of opportunity that encompasses the entire life cycle, allowing young people to challenge themselves again after failures, and to share t

Yeo Han-goo, the Chief Trade Negotiator of the Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy, has been dismissed.A ministry official confirmed on the 15th, "Yeo has been removed from his position." Yeo previously served as the Director of Trade Policy during the Moon Jae-in administration and was reappointed as Chief Trade Negotiator with the inauguration of the Lee Jae-myung government.He has been overseeing negotiations with the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) regarding non-tariff barriers, includin

The Ministry of the Interior and Safety announced that the 81st Anniversary of Liberation Day ceremony will be held on August 15 at 10 a.m. at the Sejong Center for the Performing Arts.More than 3,000 people will attend the ceremony, including independence activists, their families, key national figures, representatives from political parties and religious groups, the diplomatic corps, and citizens and students.This year's theme, "A Brighter Tomorrow, an Indispensable Republic of Korea," aims no

Lotte Hotel Seoul has officially reopened as The Grand Lotte Seoul, a classic luxury brand that carries forward nearly half a century of heritage.Lotte Hotel & Resort announced on August 14 that a new sign unveiling ceremony was held, attended by CEO Jeong Ho-seok, Shin In-hyeop, head of domestic sales, Kim Ji-tae, head of development, Kim Song-ki, head of culinary R&D, and General Manager Du Kyung-tae of The Grand Lotte Seoul.Hotel Lotte opened Lotte Hotel Seoul in 1979, following its acquisiti