롯데글로벌로지스가 로봇 전문기업 에프알티로보틱스와 AI(인공지능) 기반 웨어러블 로봇 공동 개발 및 상용화를 위한 업무협약을 체결했다고 30일 밝혔다.지난 29일 서울 강남구 에프알티로보틱스 스토어에서 열린 협약식에는 육창용 롯데글로벌로지스 테크놀로지부문장과 장재호 에프알티로보틱스 대표 등이 참석했다.앞서 양사는 지난 3월 정부 11개 부처가 공동 추진하는 AI 응용제품 신속 상용화 지원사업인 AX스프린트의 산업통상부 과제에 선정됐다. 이번 협약을 계기로 피지컬 AI를 활용한 근력 증강 웨어러블 로봇 개발과 물류

The retail rental market in Seoul has shown resilience, buoyed by an increase in foreign tourists and foot traffic, while regional markets continue to face challenges due to declining consumer spending and prolonged vacancies, highlighting a stark polarization in the commercial real estate sector.The Korea Real Estate Agency reported on July 30 that the national integrated retail rental price index fell by 0.03% compared to the previous quarter. In contrast, Seoul saw an increase of 0.46%, diver

Despite the government's tightening of loan regulations, over 39,000 apartments are set to be offered nationwide in August, indicating a significant increase in supply even during the typically slow vacation season. However, rising prices and financing burdens are expected to concentrate subscription demand on complexes with favorable locations and product quality.On July 30, Real Estate 114 reported in its 'August Market Outlook' that 60 complexes, totaling 39,341 units (including rentals), are

POSCO Holdings announced on July 30 that it recorded consolidated revenue of 19.26 trillion won, operating profit of 8.19 trillion won, and net profit of 7.61 trillion won for the second quarter of 2026. Both revenue and operating profit increased by 9.7% and 34.9%, respectively, compared to the same period last year.In the steel sector, POSCO managed to slightly boost revenue and operating profit from the previous quarter, despite rising raw material and oil prices, thanks to increased sales pr

A father in China is sparking debate after revealing he spends approximately 6,000 yuan (about $1,000) each month on growth hormone injections for his 12-year-old daughter.According to reports from the South China Morning Post and other local media, Li Mo, who lives in Changsha, Hunan province, has been administering the injections to his daughter. He noted that prior to the treatment, she grew about 2 to 3 centimeters per year, but after starting the injections, she has grown approximately 4 ce

Lotte Department Store is set to install a massive media facade on the exterior of Young Plaza in Myeongdong, Seoul. This initiative aims to transform the flagship store into an urban landmark that combines shopping, tourism, and content, as foreign sales have surged to 30% of total revenue.Following Shinsegae Department Store's announcement of its own large media facade, 'Shinsegae Square,' scheduled for 2024, competition among department stores in the Myeongdong area is expected to intensify.

A next-generation psychological therapy program that helps inmates reflect on their criminal actions and the situations of their victims through virtual reality (VR) will be officially implemented in correctional facilities nationwide.On July 30, the Justice Ministry announced the successful completion of a pilot operation for its VR-based psychological therapy program, developed to improve cognitive distortions and reduce aggression among inmates. The program will begin full operation in 11 cor

In anticipation of a reduction in international fuel surcharges for August, major hotels in Guam are extending their discount promotions. Since the fuel surcharge is applied based on the ticket issuance date, travelers planning summer vacations, as well as those looking ahead to the Chuseok holiday and fall and winter trips, can save costs by purchasing tickets within August.The hotels participating in the joint promotion, 'Guam Summer Payback,' include the Tsubaki Tower, PIC Guam, Hilton Guam R

The government, local authorities, and police are establishing a permanent cooperation system to protect the labor rights of salt farm workers. This initiative follows incidents of worker confinement, assault, and wage theft that occurred in June at a salt farm in Yeonggwang, South Jeolla Province.On July 30, the Ministry of Employment and Labor, the Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries, the National Police Agency, and the Gwangju-Jeonnam Integrated Special City signed a 'Memorandum of Understanding