(Photo=Pixabay) When robot vacuums first entered homes, they promised to make life easier: automated cleaning, obstacle detection, and even room mapping for efficiency. But a recent report from South Korea’s consumer watchdog suggests that these conveniences may come at a hidden cost—vulnerabilities that could open a digital window into private living spaces. On September 2, the Korea Consumer Agency (KCA)

(Photo=Office of the President of the Republic of Korea) South Korean President Lee Jae-myung has ordered his cabinet to strengthen penalties for a wide range of domestic economic and social issues, from tourist overcharging to wage violations and industrial accidents.  In a Cabinet meeting held at the presidential office in Yongsan on September 2, Lee stressed that these problems can

Photo=Hyundai Motor Group Hyundai Motor Group is stepping up its ambitions to reinvent urban transportation with the official launch of the Next Urban Mobility Alliance (NUMA), a sweeping public-private partnership that leans heavily on artificial intelligence, autonomous driving, and inclusive mobility solutions. The initiative was formally unveiled this week at the Grand Walkerhill Seoul, drawing government officials, corporate leaders, and

Photo=TVING The unique competition series K-Popped, which brings together international pop stars and K-Pop idols, is showing early signs of global success. According to streaming ranking site FlixPatrol, K-Popped, which premiered on Apple TV+ on July 29, reached 4th place on the global popularity chart as of August 31. In South Korea, the show topped the charts, while it claimed

(Photo=Gemini Generated) Silver prices broke above $40 per ounce for the first time since 2011 as American investors navigate Federal Reserve policy decisions and political developments in Washington that directly impact retirement accounts and investment portfolios. Silver futures closed at $40.7 per ounce on September 1, up 2.7%. Gold gained 1.2%, trading near its April high of $3500 per ounce.