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An EU lawmaker is urging closer regulatory alignment between the European Union and South Korea. The call was reported by The Korea Herald. Details of the lawmaker's identity, the specific regulations involved, and the occasion for the remarks have not been made available. The appeal comes amid ongoing efforts to deepen trade and standards cooperation between Brussels and Seoul.
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China now accounts for roughly 60% of global humanoid robot patents, underlining its widening lead in the robotics sector, according to a report carried by the Korea Herald. The patent dominance points to heavy Chinese investment in humanoid technology and raises questions about future competitive pressure on US, Japanese, Korean and European firms racing to commercialise humanlike robots.
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Seventeen-year-old South Korean athlete Kang Jun-i is targeting Olympic gold, with ambitions of landing a signature trick of his own along the way. The Korea Herald profiled the teenager as one of the country's notable young Olympic prospects, drawing attention to his age, talent and long-term competitive goals.
- 4Seoul education chief pushes global learning in everyday classrooms●Seoul education chief pushes to make international learning part of everyday classrooms
Seoul's education chief is pushing to integrate international learning into regular classroom instruction rather than confining it to special programs. The proposal, reported by Korea Herald and other regional outlets, would make global education a routine part of daily lessons for students across the city. Details on funding and implementation timelines have not yet been announced.
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Hanwha Aerospace is moving forward with its development of reusable launch vehicle technology, according to a report by The Korea Herald. The company's progress signals South Korea's growing ambitions in the commercial space sector, where reusable rockets are seen as key to lowering launch costs. Details of specific milestones or timelines were not provided in the report.
- 6Trump defends North Korea's right to nuclear weapons▼Trump defends North Korea's right to have nuclear weapons
Donald Trump has defended North Korea's right to possess nuclear weapons, according to reports carried by Australian outlets including the Sydney Morning Herald and The Age. The comments, attributed to the US president, mark a striking departure from longstanding American policy that has sought to prevent Pyongyang from developing or retaining a nuclear arsenal, and are drawing international attention.
- 7Most South Koreans see North Korea as separate state, survey finds▼8 out of 10 S. Koreans view NK as separate state: survey
A new survey reported by The Korea Herald finds that eight out of ten South Koreans view North Korea as a separate state. The finding highlights a shift away from hopes for unification on the Korean Peninsula, as inter-Korean relations remain frozen and North Korea continues to expand its nuclear and missile programmes.
- 8South Korea urged to build own AI technologies and standards●Industry leaders said South Korea must develop new technologies and standards to compete in artificial intelligence. Sou
Industry leaders in South Korea say the country must develop new technologies and standards of its own to stay competitive in artificial intelligence. The call, reported by The Korea Herald, reflects concern that Korea risks falling behind global rivals without homegrown innovation in AI and semiconductors.