Photo=ZhiYuan Robotics Chinese humanoid robot maker ZhiYuan Robotics (Aijibot), a startup backed by LG Electronics, has completed a 24-hour autonomous walking test under extreme outdoor conditions, marking a significant milestone in China’s push to commercialize advanced humanoid robots. The company announced that on August 17 it livestreamed the trial of its humanoid model, the YuanZheng A2, in Shanghai’s Pudong district. Starting at

Samsung Electronics is accelerating its push into the mobile gaming market, expanding its cloud gaming service to Europe as it seeks a stronger foothold in the global game distribution platform race. The company announced on August 21 that it has revamped its Galaxy Mobile Gaming Hub and launched a beta version of its cloud gaming platform in the U.K. and

Photo=Coupang South Korean e-commerce giant Coupang has established a new technology development hub in Hyderabad, India, as part of its strategy to strengthen global technological capabilities and collaborate with the country’s top IT talent. According to industry sources on the 20th, Coupang opened a new office last month in Cyberabad, Hyderabad’s leading IT district. The hub is expected to become

Photo=CJ ENM CJ ENM’s legal drama Seocho-dong, which aired on South Korea’s tvN, has launched exclusively on Japanese streaming platform U-NEXT, marking another step in the global expansion of K-drama. Industry watchers say the deal underscores how Korean dramas are evolving from short-lived trends into “killer content” tailored to local markets. U-NEXT confirmed on Aug. 20 that Seocho-dong began exclusive streaming in Japan

(Photo=LotteriaUS) South Korea’s beloved fast-food chain LOTTERIA has officially landed in the United States, opening its first-ever American location in Fullerton, California, on August 14. The new 2,300-square-foot drive-thru restaurant introduces “K-Burgers” to U.S. consumers, combining familiar American fast-food formats with uniquely Korean flavors. The launch is the result of nearly two years of preparation after parent company LOTTE GRS