South Korea’s advanced AI improves subways and veterinary care with cutting-edge technology

At Seoul’s bustling Hongik University Station, French tourist Nagete Amandedano and her sister approach the information desk to ask for directions in their native language. But rather than speaking to a station employee, they interact with an OLED screen.

On the other side, a Korean employee – who doesn’t speak French – speaks to the pair, and his message is instantly translated so that they can understand.

“We’re constantly amazed by how technology is integrated anywhere you go in this country,” Amandedano said. “Wi-fi is so fast everywhere, and people enter their homes through a touch screen password door. But this surely tops it.”