{
  "id": 8544835,
  "title": "Lost in translation no more: Gangnam upgrades administrative counters with AI",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/19/lost-in-translation-no-more-gangnam-upgrades-administrative-counters",
  "topic": "ai",
  "section": "AI",
  "published": "2026-09-19T22:22:03.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Korea Times",
    "slug": "the-korea-times",
    "url": "https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/southkorea/society/20260920/lost-in-translation-no-more-gangnam-upgrades-administrative-counters-with-ai"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "In the gleaming administrative district of Gangnam, Seoul's epitome of sophistication and affluence, public service counters are embracing a technological revolution. Transparent acrylic panels, once merely physical barriers between residents and city officials, have been replaced by artificial intelligence-powered displays that translate spoken words into real-time subtitles in 130 languages. The Gangnam District Office unveiled this state-of-the-art Real-Time Transparent OLED Communication Window as part of its initiative to eliminate communication barriers for foreign nationals and hearing-impaired residents. Developed in partnership with private technology firms through an open innovation program, the system integrates transparent organic light-emitting diode (OLED) screens with cutting-edge speech-to-text and machine translation technologies. For Gangnam's international and hearing-impaired residents, this groundbreaking innovation streamlines the process of communication, eliminating the need for cumbersome note-taking or waiting for interpreters. The interface is designed to be seamless and user-friendly.",
  "summary": "In the bustling administrative offices of Gangnam District, the sleek area of southern Seoul famous for its glamour and wealth, public service counters are undergoing a futuristic transformation. Where transparent acrylic panels once merely served as physical barriers between residents and city officials, new artificial intelligence-powered displays are now translating spoken words with real-time…",
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    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "The Korea Times",
        "title": "Lost in translation no more: Gangnam upgrades administrative counters with AI",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/19/lost-in-translation-no-more-gangnam-upgrades-administrative-counters-8546823",
        "published": "2026-09-19T22:32:04.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}