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Police vexed by petty complaints from unmanned store owners

As the number of unmanned stores climbs, so has the number of related thefts. A recent study found that 1,377 thefts were committed at unmanned stores in Seoul between September 2020 and January 2022.

2024-02-09

Korea begins long-awaited production of Reaper combat drones

South Korea began production of its version of the U.S. hunter-killer MQ-9 Reaper drone to enhance its defense surveillance capabilities against North Korea, ending the 18 years of delay, announced its defense procurement agency...

2024-01-25

[CES 2024] Mega-bites: Robot chef whisks up Korean classics

Pulmuone presented a variety of Korean menus — including yukgaejang noodles, tteokguk, and plant-based bulgogi bibimbap — created by its unmanned instant cooking vending machine, the Chulchul Box Robot Chef, at CES 2024.

2024-01-10

Hyundai Rotem eyes global market with advanced K2 tank, unmanned vehicle

Hyundai Rotem is set to solidify its position as a leading supplier of ground weapon systems, including the latest K2 tank and wheeled armored vehicles lineups, showcasing a new market portfolio.

2023-11-20

HD Hyundai Oilbank gas station welcomes fully unmanned convenience store

On Oct. 26, “The Muin Kiosk Shop,” a fully unmanned convenience store developed by Urban Sharing Economy, began operations at the Seongbok Hyundai Gas Station in Yongin, Gyeonggi.

2023-10-31

Hanwha Group to showcase defense and space lineup at ADEX 2023

Hanwha Group plans to showcase a wide range of air, land, sea and space defense products developed by its affiliates at the 2023 Seoul International Aerospace & Defense Exhibition (ADEX) beginning Tuesday.

2023-10-16

Convenience made smarter

GS25 opened its DX LAB Gasan Smart branch in southern Seoul on Thursday. The store relies entirely on AI technology, including entry access, customer service, product purchases, and payment processing, with no human intervention.

2023-10-05

Kim shows off North's arsenal to Russian defense chief

North Korean leader Kim Jong-un showcased his regime's latest missiles and drones to Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu, who is visiting Pyongyang to attend commemorations of the armistice that concluded the 1950-53 Korean War.

2023-07-27

Defense Ministry clarifies role of new drone command

South Korea’s Defense Ministry on Tuesday issued a decree detailing the duties of a new drone operations command ahead of its planned launch in September amid efforts to counter potential North Korean unmanned aerial vehicle infiltrations.

2023-06-27

[THINK ENGLISH] 늘어나는 무인 아이스크림 가게 … “절도범 기승이지만 인건비 때문에”

Unmanned ice cream shops, which proliferated during the pandemic, are easy targets for thieves. But high labor costs mean owners would rather have a couple of popsicles stolen than hire a new employee.

2023-06-21