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N. Korean leader praises accuracy of short-range ballistic missiles
SEOUL, April 23 (AJU PRESS) - North Korean leader Kim Jong-un has praised the accuracy of Pyongyang's short-range ballistic missiles (SRBMs) after guiding a nuclear counterattack drill on Monday. Kim said that the drill was part of efforts to enhance its tactical nuclear strike capabilities, which are being developed as deterrents against hostile activities by South Korea and its allied forces. According to South Korea's Joint Chiefs of Staff, North Korea fired multiple SR
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Hyundai Motor, Matrix Renewables sign solar energy deal for EV plant in US
SEOUL, April 22 (AJU PRESS) - Hyundai Motor Group will use solar energy to power its electric vehicle plant currently under construction in Georgia, the Korean conglomerate said Monday. Hyundai has recently signed a 147-megawatt power purchase agreement (PPA) with Matrix Renewables, under which the carmaker will receive electricity generated from the Spanish firm’s 210-megawatt solar power project in Texas, slated to begin operations in October 2025. In the largest renew
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Korean oil refiners harness pyrolysis technology to recycle plastics
SEOUL, April 22 (AJU PRESS) - Major Korean oil refiners are ramping up projects to utilize pyrolysis technology for recycling plastic products as part of efforts to reduce carbon emissions. In the thermal decomposition process, extreme heat and pressure are used to break down plastics into crude oil or raw polymer material. GS Caltex said on Monday it utilizes crude oil extracted through a pyrolysis recycling process to produce petroleum products at its plant located in the sou
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Russia pushes back against cancellations of ballet shows in Seoul
SEOUL, April 22 (AJU PRESS) – Russia has criticized South Korea over the recent cancellations of Russian ballet performances in Seoul amid Moscow's ongoing war against Ukraine. Last week, a Bolshoi Ballet show scheduled for April 16-18 was called off one day before the opening. In March, the performance by Russian star ballerina Svetlana Zakharova, scheduled for April 17-21, was abruptly scrapped at the last minute. In an Instagram post on Friday (local time), the Russ
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Korea witnesses aging workforce trend in SME labor market
SEOUL, April 22 (AJU PRESS) - Amidst Korea's rapidly aging population and a trend of young individuals steering clear of smaller enterprises, the labor market has seen a rise in the number of older workers in 2023. Data from Statistics Korea revealed on Monday that individuals in their 20s and 30s comprised 30.9 percent of the total small-and-medium-sized enterprise (SME) workforce of 25.3 million. Employees aged 50 and above constituted 47.8 percent of the workforce. The p
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AI translation service for foreigners gains momentum in Korea
SEOUL, April 22 (AJU PRESS) - The booming tourism industry is driving the adoption of innovative solutions, with AI translation services taking center stage. These services, capable of real-time speech-to-text conversion, are removing language barriers for non-Korean speaking visitors. Leading the charge is Lotte Department Store, a subsidiary of the Lotte Group. Recognizing the influx of foreign customers, particularly at its Jamsil branch, which is receiving roughly 700 daily inqu
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Photo shows BTS' V wearing Army antiterrorism unit uniform
SEOUL, April 19 (AJU PRESS) - A photo of BTS member V wearing the attire of South Korea's Army antiterrorism unit was unveiled on Friday on a Facebook community dedicated to military issues. The 28-year-old is currently fulfilling his mandatory military service in the Special Duty Team stationed in the northeastern city of Chuncheon. SDT members are selected through a screening process involving physical tests — push-ups, sit-ups, and a 1.5-kilometer (0.9 mile) run &m
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VIDEO: Photojournalism exhibition being held at Gwanghwamun
SEOUL, April 19 (AJU PRESS) - The 60th Korea Press Photo Exhibition is underway at Gwanghwamun Square, central Seoul, from April 18-22. The annual exhibition showcases scores of outstanding press photos that document significant events in Korea from the past year. The event is organized by the Korea Press Photographers’ Association (KPPA). Also on show are this month’s KPPA awards winners selected from works of more than 500 members in 12 categories, including IT, spot news, general
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Mysterious cat deaths spark fear among pet lovers in Korea
SEOUL, April 19 (AJU PRESS) - Pet lovers in Korea have been shocked as nearly 60 cats have died of a mysterious illness since March, which they speculate to be linked to local cat foods. As of Friday, at least 152 cases, including 57 fatalities, have been reported, according to Life, an animal rights activist group. Affected cats showed acute neurological and muscular symptoms, including kidney failure and difficulty standing or moving. Sick cats were found across the country r
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Korea's largest nuclear energy expo to take place in Busan
SEOUL, April 19 (AJU PRESS) - The "International Nuclear Energy Expo 2024," the largest nuclear power exhibition in Korea featuring 100 global companies will kick off in the southern port city of Busan for three days starting on April 24th. Exhibitors will focus on presenting solutions related to small modular reactors, which are claimed to be smaller and safer than conventional reactors. The nuclear energy expo will take place in BEXCO, a convention center in eastern Busa
April 19, 2024
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Seoul unveils new slogan for iconic landmark 'Dongdaemun Design Plaza'
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VIDEO: Dongdaemun Design Plaza celebrates 10th anniversary
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Korean e-commerce firms vying to lure customers quitting Coupang over fee hike
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N. Korean leader inspects test-firing of new multiple rocket launcher shell
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Korean football team fails to qualify for Olympics for first time in 40 years
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Seoul aims to revitalize Han River into leisure, tourism hub
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Education startup Mathpresso makes TIME's top edutech company list
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Vietnamese schools adopt AI-based Korean learning platform
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VISUALS: Premier electric vehicle fair underway in Seoul
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HYBE takes legal action against NewJeans agency CEO amid management control feud