Meet Your New Corporate Office Mate: A ‘Brainless’ Robot
Naver, a South Korean internet firm, is trying to introduce robots into the world of cubicles and conference rooms without making employees uncomfortable.
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Lee Jae-yong, Samsung Heir, Elevated to Chairman After Jail Stint
Lee Jae-yong, the company’s longtime de facto leader, had been serving a prison term for bribery before being released on parole and later pardoned.
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BTS to Enlist in South Korea’s Military
Ending months of debate, the band’s label said that the seven members would serve their military conscriptions. They plan to reunite in a couple of years.
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When a Country’s Cuisine Becomes a Cultural Export
South Korea has sought to protect and enshrine its national dishes — while also sharing its wonders with the world.