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Spot, the four-legged robotics dog developed by Boston Dynamics, a subsidiary under Hyundai Motor Group, has reportedly joined the security detail for US President-elect Donald Trump. The $75,000 mechanical canine, bearing a cautionary tag that reads “Do not pet,” was seen patrolling the grounds of Trump’s Mar-a-Lago residence in Palm Beach, Florida. News reports said that the remote-controlled dog is with the US Secret Service. “We do not have specific details on Boston
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National
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Korean study finds 'obese' BMI may actually be healthiest
In South Korea, a body mass index over 25 is considered "obese," but recent research suggests the healthiest range may actually be higher than that. Health experts are now urging that the threshold be raised to 27. Oh Sang-woo, a family medicine professor at Dongguk University Ilsan Hospital, recommended raising Korea's obesity threshold to a BMI of 27, noting that the current classification may not currently be ideal. "Research conducted 20 years ago found that the lowest
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Trump's unpredictable leadership could cost S. Korea: official
Nov. 12, 2024
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S. Korean students excel in global computer literacy assessment
Nov. 12, 2024
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Born weighing 260 g, Korea's smallest baby comes home as healthy infant
Nov. 12, 2024
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Yoon may meet Trump on way back from APEC, G20 summits
Nov. 12, 2024
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Hagwon employee arrested for secretly filming female students
Nov. 12, 2024
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Courts to make key verdicts on main opposition leader, his wife
Nov. 12, 2024
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Business
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Hyundai Motor to launch AI-powered EV in China
Hyundai Motor, in collaboration with Chinese partner Haomo, will launch its first Chinese-market-dedicated electric vehicle equipped with generative artificial intelligence technology next year. “We are working to load the software of Haomo, a local autonomous driving software firm, onto the EV, which will be released in the Chinese market next year,” said a Hyundai Motor official. “The level of autonomous driving is somewhere between 2 and 2.5.” With a scale of autonomou
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Won hits 2-year low, Kospi crashes past 2,500
Nov. 12, 2024
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Japan’s JSR to produce advanced chip materials in Korea
Nov. 12, 2024
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Seoul shares dip to over 3-month low amid 'Trump trade,' won at 2-yr low
Nov. 12, 2024
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Toss Securities names new CEO for US subsidiary
Nov. 12, 2024
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[Photo News] Canada navy visits Hyundai shipyard
Nov. 12, 2024
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KEF chief, Japanese ambassador vow to bolster economic ties
Nov. 12, 2024
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Life&Culture
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From Pororo to Paganini: 13-year-old violinist's journey to world stage
It all began with a Maxim Vengerov recital: A little girl in the audience, who, like most kids her age enjoyed singing tunes from the Pororo cartoon series, found herself suddenly drawn to the world of classical music. For most Korean children born around 2010, growing up meant loving Pororo the Little Penguin, affectionately nicknamed "President Po" for the power he wielded over the pre-kindergarten set. As they got older, many of these kids would move on to other music genres, often
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Actor Song Jae-rim dies at 39
Nov. 12, 2024
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‘About Family,’ a multi-layered soul-warming family comedy
Nov. 12, 2024
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[Herald Gallery] Night Walk
Nov. 12, 2024
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An invitation to Jinchan, a royal banquet of the Joseon era
Nov. 12, 2024
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Violinist Sarah Chang to embark on recital tour
Nov. 12, 2024
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Where is LTI Korea headed after Han Kang’s Nobel win?
Nov. 11, 2024
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Global Insight
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ABC News
Family of Emily Bryant pays tribute to the teacher aide killed in crash
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France24
Présidentielle américaine : des obstacles à prévoir dans la remontée des résultats ?
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Business Insider
Why professional colored pencils are so expensive
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Euro News
Explore Japan's indigenous Ainu culture: Upopoy & Marimo Festival