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Plitto Supports AI Translation Solution 'Vogl' at Major Korean Startup Event in the U.S.

AIOctober 20, 20261 min read

Plitto, a Korean AI company, supplied live translation for KOOM Week 2026, a Korean startup and culture event in New York run by the non-profit UKF. It used its AI translation app Vogl.

What happened

Plitto provided AI translation at KOOM Week 2026 in New York. The event was held by UKF, a non-profit network of Korean founders and investors. Plitto was the official translation partner. It used its Vogl tool to let people talk across languages in real time.

Key facts

Main stage: Vogl Stage showed live translated text (Korean and English) on screens.
Side sessions: attendees used the Vogl app on their own devices.
Every guest got a 7-day unlimited Vogl coupon.
Plitto also showed tutorials and guide videos at the venue.

Background

Plitto has merged its AI translation tools under one brand, Vogl. The name stands for 'Voice of Global Languages.' The idea is to let people see what is being said and understand it. The company plans to grow in Korea and abroad.

Why it matters

Global business events need fast, easy translation. This event shows that AI can help people from different countries listen and join in together. It also shows Plitto is trying to grow its brand beyond Korea.

What to watch

Whether Plitto brings Vogl to more global events, online and offline.
How much the Vogl brand grows in Korea and other countries.

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