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Deepnoid has validated its artificial intelligence (AI) technology for analyzing cerebrovascular images through an international benchmark.A research paper on an international benchmark study of AI for cerebrovascular segmentation, in which a Deepnoi

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi, also a member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, will make an official one-night, two-day visit to South Korea from Aug. 19-20. With U.S. President Donald Trump issuing concili

North Korea has launched short-range ballistic missiles in rapid succession, carrying out its 11th missile provocation of the year.North Korea has launched short-range ballistic missiles (SRBMs) less than a week apart, carrying out a total of 11 miss

A team of South Korean researchers has developed an ultrafast diagnostic platform that can analyze molecular signals associated with vascular diseases from just a drop of plasma in about 10 minutes.Seoul Asan Medical Center said Aug. 18 that a joint

LG Electronics announced on Wednesday that it has pioneered the application of its cutting-edge 5G telematics solution, based on the R16 communication standard, in mass-produced European vehicles.This marks a industry first for R16-based vehicle tele

New research suggests that adopting more healthy lifestyle habits can significantly reduce your risk of developing metabolic dysfunction-associated fatty liver disease.The National Institute of Health under the Korea Disease Control and Prevention Ag

BTS continues to cement their global superstar status with an impressive run on the U.S. Billboard main album chart.Billboard's latest chart (dated August 22), released on Tuesday, shows BTS's fifth studio album Arirang holding strong at No. 21 on th

BTS's ARIRANG: How the Album Dominates Billboard 200 for 21 Weeks!

On Tuesday, Kraken, a leading U.S. cryptocurrency exchange, launched a trading service for U.S. stocks and stock tokens in Europe.The Block reports that Kraken has unveiled its xStocks trading service, allowing qualified European users to trade stock

Kraken Launches xStocks: Trade U.S. Stocks and Tokens in Europe – What You Need to Know!

BTS has been nominated for Song of the Year at the American MTV Video Music Awards (VMAs), one of the event's most prestigious honors.According to the list of nominees announced on Tuesday for the 2026 MTV Video Music Awards, BTS's title track "Swim"

BTS Nominated for MTV VMA's Song of the Year: Can "SWIM" Outshine Madonna?

Stray Kids has reached a new career milestone on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 chart.Billboard officially announced on Tuesday that Stray Kids' mini-album THIS & THAT, released on August 7, debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 chart dated August 22. Th

Stray Kids Achieve Career High on Billboard Hot 100: What’s Next for the Global K-Pop Sensation?

KATSEYE is making waves on major global charts, showcasing their undeniable presence in the music industry.Billboard's latest chart, released on Tuesday, reveals that KATSEYE's pre-release single "Animal" has climbed five spots to No. 30 on the Hot 1

Discover KATSEYE: How "Animal" Are Dominating Global Music Charts in 2026

BLACKPINK member Lisa has issued a heartfelt apology regarding the controversy surrounding the group's 10th-anniversary fan event.On August 14, Lisa took to the group's fan communication platform to address the situation. It's been a week since the 1

BLACKPINK's Lisa Apologizes: What Went Wrong at the 10th Anniversary Event?

Tommy John, the legendary left-handed pitcher whose name became synonymous with the elbow ligament replacement surgery that has saved countless pitchers' careers, has passed away at 83.AFP and other news outlets reported that John died on the evening

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Red Velvet's Seulgi dazzled fans with her elegant visuals, showcasing her unique monolid charm.The K-pop star took to social media on August 16, treating followers to a series of stunning snapshots.In the photos, Seulgi strikes a pose in a pristine w

Red Velvet's Seulgi Turns Heads with Unique Beauty: A Closer Look at Her Latest Photos

BLACKPINK's Jennie has addressed the controversy surrounding the group's 10th anniversary fan event.Taking to Weverse, a fan communication platform, on Monday, Jennie expressed her regret: It's deeply saddened that it couldn't properly connect with t

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Christopher Nolan's epic Odyssey has sailed past the 5 million viewer mark at the box office.The Korean Film Council's integrated ticketing system reports that on Monday, Odyssey drew in 620,983 moviegoers, maintaining its reign at the top of the box

Why Odyssey Surged Past 5 Million Viewers in Just 13 Days: A Box Office Phenomenon

BOYNEXTDOOR drops new single in Japan, making waves with "Boom Boom Boom".The rising K-pop group BOYNEXTDOOR, consisting of members Sungho, Riwoo, Jaehyun, Taesan, Leehan, and Woonhak, released their second Japanese digital single "Boom Boom Boom" on

BOYNEXTDOOR Unveils "Boom Boom Boom": What Makes This New Japanese Single a Must-Listen?

Rising K-pop sensation ALPHA DRIVE ONE electrified KCON LA 2026 with their dynamic performance.The boy group graced both the Artist Stage and M Countdown Stage at the LA Convention Center and Crypto.com Arena from August 14 to 16, leaving fans in awe

ALPHA DRIVE ONE Dominates KCON LA 2026: What to Expect from Their Upcoming Album

On Tuesday, artificial intelligence (AI)-based diagnostic company Noul announced it had secured approval for its malaria diagnostic medical device in Canada, accelerating its entry into the North American market.The company received Class II medical

Noul Secures Health Canada Approval for AI-Powered miLab MAL Malaria Diagnostic Device

The U.S. has ramped up pressure on South Korea to promptly announce investment projects, escalating trade negotiations. In this context, Yeo Han-koo, the chief trade negotiator at the Ministry of Trade, Industry, and Energy, was unexpectedly dismisse

U.S.-Korea Trade Tensions Rise: How Will Yeo Han-koo's Sudden Dismissal Impact Investment Projects and Tariffs?

The South Korean stock market has reopened after a holiday break, continuing its upward momentum in pre-market trading. Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix are both showing gains of 2% to 3%, with their stock prices rebounding to 280,000 KRW (about 198

2026 Stock Market Insights: How Samsung and SK Hynix Are Leading the Semiconductor Surge

South Korea and the U.S. are set to conduct their biannual joint military exercise, Ulchi Freedom Shield (UFS), from August 17 to 27.The Joint Chiefs of Staff reports that approximately 18,000 South Korean troops will participate, matching previous y

How Ulchi Freedom Shield 2026 is Enhancing U.S.-South Korea Defense Readiness Against North Korea

South Korean battery manufacturers and U.S. automakers are restructuring their joint ventures (JVs) that were established on the premise of an expanding electric vehicle (EV) market. As North American EV demand falls short of expectations, automakers

Is the EV Market Shrinking? Key Insights on GM, Ford, and Samsung SDI's JV Restructuring

Celltrion plans to make France a hub for its European pharmacy business by combining Gifrer’s pharmacy sales network with its own direct-sales capabilities for biopharmaceuticals.According to Celltrion on Aug. 18, Chairman Seo Jung-jin recently visit

Celltrion Completes Integration of France’s Gifrer, Targets European Pharmacy Network

BIGBANG is ramping up the anticipation for their comeback with the release of a striking group visual photo for their new single "BiiiG." The image showcases the band's innovative artistic direction.On Thursday, YG Entertainment, BIGBANG's agency, un

BIGBANG Unveils Stunning Visuals for New Single "BiiiG": What to Expect on Their 20th Anniversary

The film Odyssey continues its unstoppable box office success in its second week of release.According to the Korean Film Council's integrated computer network, Odyssey surpassed 800,000 advance ticket sales as of 1:01 p.m. (Korean time) on Wednesday.

Why Odyssey is Breaking Box Office Records: 2 Weeks of Unstoppable Success

BTS has set a new record in the Japanese music market, becoming the first foreign artist to accumulate 1 million points on the Oricon chart.Oricon reported on Wednesday that BTS's fifth studio album, Arirang, has reached a cumulative total of 1 milli

BTS Breaks Records: ARIRANG Album Achieves 1 Million Points in Japan!

Samsung Electronics announced on Tuesday that it will participate in Gamescom 2026, scheduled to take place in Cologne, Germany, from August 23 to 27 (local time). The tech giant plans to showcase a full-stack gaming experience that seamlessly connec

Experience the Future of Gaming: Samsung's Odyssey G8 6K Monitor at Gamescom 2026

BIGBANG has set global fans abuzz with the release of a jaw-dropping trailer, heralding the launch of their 20th anniversary world tour.YG Entertainment dropped the BIGBANG 2026-2027 WORLD TOUR 「XX : COSMOS」 TRAILER on their official channels on Tues

BIGBANG 2026-2027 World Tour: What to Expect from the Epic XX: Cosmos Experience?

Girl group aespa has once again solidified their exceptional status by conquering the Gocheok Sky Dome, a venue traditionally challenging for female artists to headline. Beyond simply filling the massive arena, they delivered their trademark metallic

aespa's Groundbreaking Performance at Gocheok Sky Dome: What to Expect from Their 2026-27 World Tour

Patients with REM sleep behavior disorder who shout or move their arms and legs while asleep can now be screened using magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) to identify those at higher risk of developing Parkinson’s disease.The approach could help identif

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