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Do not go gentle into that good night, old age should burn and rave at close of day; Rage, rage against the dying of the light, though wise men at their end know dark is right, because their words had forked no lightning they, do not go gentle into that good night.

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LG to host AI festival with Nvidia, Google, Amazon at Seoul research hub

LG will bring together its top technology executives with representatives from Nvidia, Google, Amazon and Microsoft at a two-week artificial intelligence event running Sept. 7-17 at LG Science Park, the company's research and development hub in southwestern Seoul's Magok area, the company said. The event, called LG SPARK 2026, began in 2018 as a series of internal events for LG affiliates to share R&D progress and was consolidated in 2023 into a single festival combining technology, culture and the arts. It drew about 60,000 attendees last year and has grown into LG's largest annual event. This year's edition has been reorganized to spread examples of AI transformation (AX) across the group. The festival opens Sept. 7-8 with a Tech Fair showcasing 41 new technologies, including 13 developed jointly across LG affiliates in physical AI, AI data centers and mobility, and 28 additional technologies in AI, biotechnology and clean technology — three areas Chairman Koo Kwang-mo has designated as future growth businesses since taking over the company. An AX Fair, Sept. 10-11, will present 68

Sep 4, 2026By Jhoo Dong-chan
LG to host AI festival with Nvidia, Google, Amazon at Seoul research hub
South Korea

Dongdaemun celebrates global cultures with interactive family festival

Seoul’s historic Dongdaemun district will host a hands-on cultural fair on Sept. 12, offering local residents a chance to sample global traditions, eco-friendly crafts and live performances right in the heart of the city. Running from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. at the outdoor plaza of Hyundai City Outlet Dongdaemun, the "Multicultural Family Happy Gathering" aims to bridge cultural gaps and celebrate the neighborhood's growing diversity through interactive workshops and family activities. Organized by the Jung-gu Family Center, this year's installment expanded its footprint through sponsorships from local corporate partners, including Hyundai City Outlet, the Korea Sports Promotion Foundation and KB Kookmin Bank. High public interest sparked an early sellout of advance registrations, though organizers expect thousands of walk-up visitors to crowd the plaza. The venue will be divided into three interactive zones designed around a fairy-tale narrative. At the Magic Workshop, visitors can participate in hands-on cultural activities representing Vietnam, Mongolia and the United States, or assemble

Sep 3, 2026By Jhoo Dong-chan
Dongdaemun celebrates global cultures with interactive family festival
South Korea

Seoul unveils 7 new water fountain designs for tumblers, wheelchairs, pets

The Seoul Metropolitan Government has developed seven types of "Seoul-style water fountains" designed for refilling personal tumblers, along with features for wheelchair users, children and pet owners, as part of an effort to cut single-use plastic consumption and expand access to public drinking water. The fountains, which dispense Arisu, Seoul's tap water brand, were developed through a process involving citizen workshops and coordination among city departments, the city said. The designs incorporate universal design principles, removing floor-level steps and creating open space underneath so wheelchair users and children can approach the fountains directly. Safety features include a structure to prevent burns from hot water and tactile buttons that can be operated with minimal pressure. The fountains come in three outdoor types — for refilling tumblers, an expanded refill version and a pet-friendly design — and four indoor types, including a version sized for younger children and one built into a wall. A dedicated nozzle holds tumblers steady for faster refills, and an internal

Sep 3, 2026By Jhoo Dong-chan
Seoul unveils 7 new water fountain designs for tumblers, wheelchairs, pets
Travel & Food

Jeonju transforms historic market into all-night cultural playground

In Jeonju, a historic city in southwestern Korea, one of the region’s oldest markets is making a radical bid for young night owls: swapping early curfews for open-air cinema, live music and football fandom that lasts until sunrise. From Saturday to Sunday, the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism, alongside the Korea Tourism Organization, will launch a high-energy campaign at Jeonju Nambu Market. Dubbed the "All-Day Trip," the initiative pairs sports fandom with late-night urban exploration, reimagining the market's role in the city's modern tourism landscape. The festivities begin on Saturday evening, capitalizing on a marquee football match between Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors and Pohang Steelers at the nearby stadium. Organizers are encouraging fans to flood the market before and after kickoff. Supporters arriving in team jerseys who post proof on social media will receive vouchers to spend at stalls, blending athletic spectacle with local culinary trade. As night falls, a 100-meter stretch of road near the market will shut down to vehicular traffic, creating a pedestrian-only zone. V

Sep 3, 2026By Jhoo Dong-chan
Jeonju transforms historic market into all-night cultural playground
Business

Korean consumer brands head to Jakarta to tap growing halal market

The Korea International Trade Association (KITA) and Coex will host the 2026 Jakarta K-Premium Consumer Goods Fair from Thursday through Sunday at the JICC exhibition center in Jakarta, bringing together about 200 Korean consumer goods companies as they target Indonesia's halal market. Now in its eighth year, the fair is themed around "K-halal" and Korean consumer products, aimed at helping Korean firms enter Indonesia's halal market — one of the world's largest, given that roughly 87 percent of the country's 290 million people are Muslim. Organizers timed the event with Indonesia's mandatory halal certification rules set to take effect in October. The rules have driven strong interest among Korean companies looking to establish an early foothold. The event combines an exhibition with a buyer-matching program and a pop-up store. About 300 Indonesian buyers and 30 buyers from neighboring Malaysia are expected to hold roughly 1,100 export consultations with Korean companies during the fair. The exhibition itself will feature roughly 200 Korean food, beauty and home goods companies across

Sep 3, 2026By Jhoo Dong-chan
Korean consumer brands head to Jakarta to tap growing halal market
Companies

LS Electric, KT Cloud sign MOU to build AI data center infrastructure

LS Electric said it signed a memorandum of understanding with KT Cloud on Wednesday to jointly supply power infrastructure and develop technology for artificial intelligence (AI) data centers, as the two firms move to capture a share of Korea's fast-growing AI infrastructure market. The agreement was signed at LS Yongsan Tower in Seoul, with LS Electric CEO Chae Dae-seok and KT Cloud's chief executive Kim Bong-kyun among senior officials from both companies in attendance. Under the partnership, the companies will collaborate from the early design stage on power solutions for modular data centers — prefabricated facilities in which standardized server rooms, power systems and cooling modules are built at a factory, then assembled on-site. The approach can cut construction time significantly compared with conventional reinforced-concrete buildings and allows for more flexible expansion, a growing priority as data center operators race to add capacity quickly. LS Electric will supply core power equipment — including ultra-high-voltage transformers, gas-insulated switchgear and power di

Sep 3, 2026By Jhoo Dong-chan
LS Electric, KT Cloud sign MOU to build AI data center infrastructure
Companies

Hanwha Ocean wins order for 6 container ships from Taiwan's Yang Ming

Hanwha Ocean said it has won an order from Taiwan's Yang Ming Marine Transport Corp. for six 13,650-TEU liquefied natural gas (LNG) dual-fuel container ships worth about 1.55 trillion won ($1.05 billion), just a year after signing its first contract with the shipping line. The vessels will be built at Hanwha Ocean's shipyard in Geoje and delivered in stages through the second half of 2029, the company said. The order follows Yang Ming's initial contract with Hanwha Ocean last September for seven 15,880-TEU LNG dual-fuel container ships — the two companies' first newbuilding deal. Hanwha Ocean said a major global carrier placing a large follow-up order with the same shipyard within such a short span reflects confidence in its design, production and process management capabilities, and deepens the companies' long-term partnership. The new vessels will use Hanwha Ocean's proprietary high-manganese steel Type-B LNG fuel tank, a technology the company said offers better cost competitiveness than nickel-alloy steel or aluminum while maintaining strength and toughness at minus 163 degrees Cel

Sep 3, 2026By Jhoo Dong-chan
Hanwha Ocean wins order for 6 container ships from Taiwan's Yang Ming
Companies

Nongshim to promote Shin Ramyun at K-culture festivals in 4 Indian cities

Nongshim will introduce Shin Ramyun instant noodles to young Indian consumers at K-culture festivals in four cities this month, the company said, as it expands its outreach beyond product sales into hands-on brand experiences. The instant noodle maker will run a "Shin Ramyun Bunsik" booth — "bunsik" referring to Korean snack foods — at HYBE INDIA Pop-Up Park events starting in mid-September in Chennai, Kolkata, Chandigarh and Kochi. The festival is organized by HYBE, the Korean entertainment agency behind BTS, as part of an audition project it is running in India, and combines K-pop fan activities, creative experiences and brand promotions in one venue. At each stop, Nongshim will offer free tastings of Shin Ramyun noodles alongside games and giveaways aimed at drawing in young festivalgoers who are already engaged with K-pop and Korean culture. The company said it hopes to convert that cultural interest into direct exposure to Korean food, reinforcing Shin Ramyun's position as a global brand associated with Korea's food culture. The push follows a first round of HYBE INDIA Pop-Up Pa

Sep 3, 2026By Jhoo Dong-chan
Nongshim to promote Shin Ramyun at K-culture festivals in 4 Indian cities
Films

Tangled gazes: Lee Chang-dong explores desire and class in 'Possible Love'

Eight years after the poetic devastation of "Burning," director Lee Chang-dong is stepping back into the international cinematic spotlight, bringing with him a hypnotic modern melodrama about class divide, hidden desire and emotional distance. His latest project, "Possible Love," distributed globally by Netflix, has secured the prestigious Auteur Award at the 49th Mill Valley Film Festival — making Lee the first Korean filmmaker to receive the honor. The recognition comes alongside his Tribute Award at the Toronto International Film Festival, cementing a triumphant festival circuit run that includes invitations to Venice, New York, San Sebastian, Zurich and Vancouver. The film revolves around two couples brought together under the guise of an artistic pursuit: Ho-seok (Sul Kyung-gu), who plays a laid-off factory worker, and Mi-ok (Jeon Do-yeon), who plays his wife, both harboring deep economic and emotional wounds, along with Ye-ji (Cho Yeo-jeong), a wealthy documentary director, and her husband, Sang-woo (Zo In-sung). When Ye-ji picks up her lens to capture the working-class couple'

Sep 3, 2026By Jhoo Dong-chan
Tangled gazes: Lee Chang-dong explores desire and class in 'Possible Love'
Travel & Food

Seoul City Hall's free Sky Observatory to open Friday, Saturday nights

Seoul City Hall's free public viewing deck, known as the Sky Observatory, will extend its hours into the evening on Fridays and Saturdays starting this weekend, the Seoul Metropolitan Government said Wednesday, as the city looks to turn the building into a nighttime attraction. The observatory, on the eighth and ninth floors of the west wing of Seoul City Hall's main building, has drawn more than 66,000 visitors since it opened to daytime crowds on July 6, according to the city government. Citing that response, officials said the deck — previously open only on weekdays until 6 p.m. — will now stay open until 10 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays through the fall, and until 9 p.m. from November through February. Admission is free and no reservation is required. Visitors can reach the deck by taking a dedicated elevator directly to the ninth floor from the main entrance on the first floor, near a cafe staffed by robotic baristas. From the observatory's floor-to-ceiling windows, visitors can see Deoksu Palace, a centuries-old royal palace, and the Seoul Anglican Cathedral at dusk, and after

Sep 2, 2026By Jhoo Dong-chan
Seoul City Hall's free Sky Observatory to open Friday, Saturday nights
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