Author: Seoul Reporter

[ad_1] Studies of shoppers utilizing Korean 500-won cash — value about 53 yen ($0.36) — as in the event that they had been 500-yen cash ($3.40) are rising throughout Japan, inflicting frustration amongst small-business house owners. The trick exploits the truth that the 2 cash are comparable in measurement and look regardless of having practically a tenfold distinction in worth. Though many assume Korean vacationers are accountable, Japanese media says the difficulty can’t be attributed solely to guests from Korea.In line with Japan’s Fuji Information Community (FNN) on Nov. 20, circumstances of “mixing 500 yen and 500 gained cash” have…

[ad_1] A photograph of a Starbucks buyer with an electrical unicycle plugged right into a retailer outlet has unfold on-line, sparking debate over security and cafe etiquette.On Nov. 19, an internet submit on the neighborhood website Bobae Dream titled “Electrical unicycle noticed at Starbucks, the place does charging finish?” included a photograph taken inside a Starbucks retailer. The picture reveals an electrical unicycle charger linked to an influence outlet put in beneath a window seat. The poster stated, “How far does charging at Starbucks go?” including that “charging an electrical unicycle indoors appears very harmful.”On-line customers are divided. These crucial…

[ad_1] Na Kyung-won, a lawmaker with the conservative Folks Energy Social gathering, departs from the Seoul Southern District Court docket on Nov. 20, 2025, after a sentencing listening to in a case during which she and different lawmakers resorted to violence to dam the fast-track designation of reform payments. (Yonhap) Quite a few former and present lawmakers of the Folks Energy Social gathering have been convicted and fined by a district court docket on Thursday for utilizing violence to impede the fast-track designation of key reform payments in 2019. Na Kyung-won, who directed the collective use of bodily drive as flooring…

[ad_1] KAIST Prof. Kwon Younger-jin (Photograph courtesy of the Korea Superior Institute of Science and Know-how) The Korea Superior Institute of Science and Know-how (KAIST) introduced on Nov. 21 that Prof. Kwon Younger-jin’s analysis staff from the Faculty of Computing acquired the Analysis Scholar Award from Google in recognition of their achievement in creating know-how that effectively detects bugs occurring in Apple chips. The Analysis Scholar Award is a worldwide program that Google has been implementing since 2020 to assist rising professors conducting revolutionary analysis in fields similar to synthetic intelligence (AI) and methods. Prof. Kwon’s analysis…

[ad_1] Samsung E&A President Namkoong Hong (proper) and Korean Air Vice Chairman Woo Ki-hong take a photograph after signing an MOU for sustainable aviation gas cooperation on Nov. 20. (Photograph courtesy of Samsung E&A) Samsung E&A and Korean Air will collaborate to enter the U.S. sustainable aviation gas (SAF) market. Samsung E&A and Korean Air introduced on Nov. 21 that they signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) for SAF cooperation on Nov. 20. The signing ceremony was attended by key officers from each corporations, together with Samsung E&A President Namkoong Hong and Korean Air Vice Chairman…

[ad_1] Japanese brewing big Asahi goals to revive its programs after a significant cyberattack that disrupted its operations by February, media experiences mentioned on Friday.The maker of Asahi Tremendous Dry, one among Japan’s hottest beers, began experiencing system troubles on September 29, stopping its capacity to obtain orders and to ship merchandise. It has blamed a ransomware assault.The brewer has knowledgeable its enterprise companions of plans to return to regular product orders and shipments as early as February, public broadcaster NHK reported, citing unnamed sources.A supply accustomed to the problem, talking to AFP on situation of anonymity, mentioned that “the…

[ad_1] Police investigating the grounding accident of a ferry off the southwestern coast earlier this week stated Friday they’ll request an arrest warrant for the ship’s first mate and helmsman on fees of inflicting harm by gross negligence.The primary mate, in his 40s, and the helmsman, an Indonesian nationwide in his 40s, have been apprehended Thursday after the 26,546-ton Queen Jenuvia II carrying 246 passengers and 21 crew members ran aground at an uninhabited islet off the coast of Sinan, South Jeolla Province, the earlier night time.The 2 are accused of inflicting the grounding accident by not correctly steering the…

[ad_1] ARC Raiders, an extraction journey sport developed by Nexon unit Embark Studios, is capturing world consideration with its early success. After its launch on Oct. 30, the title reached its peak concurrent customers of 700,000 amongst PC and console customers. As of Nov. 11, it bought 4 million copies worldwide, signaling stronger gross sales momentum forward with the feat achieved simply two weeks after its launch.ARC Raiders’ early world success is pushed by accessible gameplay and player-friendly design that lowers style boundaries, making it simpler for newcomers to leap into fight, exploration and extraction. By providing free beginning loadouts…

[ad_1] The Genesos GV60 Magma (Photograph courtesy of Genesis) Genesis unveiled its first high-performance manufacturing car mannequin, the GV60 Magma, on Nov. 20. Genesis, which marks the tenth anniversary of its impartial model launch this yr, plans to develop its territory past the present orientation of “World Luxurious” to “Luxurious Excessive Efficiency” via the Magma collection. Genesis held the Magma World Premiere occasion on the Paul Ricard Circuit in Le Castellet, southern France, on Nov. 20 (native time). In Korea, media preview occasions have been held on Nov. 12 and 13. Magma is the model that Genesis has put…

[ad_1] Tensions in Northeast Asia are escalating as Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi’s remarks on Taiwan reignite discord between China and Japan.When the overseas ministers of Korea, Japan and China met in Tokyo in March, they agreed to expedite preparations for holding a trilateral summit, however the rising rift now jeopardizes the long-awaited assembly, diplomatic consultants warned.In an extra indication of strained relations, China has cancelled a scheduled tradition ministerial assembly with South Korea and Japan. Chinese language International Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning stated on Thursday that Takaichi’s remarks have undermined the inspiration and environment for trilateral cooperation.“Because of this,…