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President Yoon refuses to attend Assembly opening ceremony
SEOUL, Sept. 2 (AJP) - The 22nd National Assembly officially kicked off with a ceremony on Monday, but President Yoon Suk Yeol chose not to attend. This marked the first time since 1987 that a president has skipped such a ceremony. His absence comes amid ongoing disputes with rival and other opposition parties. Although the new Assembly was convened on May 30, the official event to inaugurate the Assembly was indefinitely delayed for about 95 days — the longest since 1987 &mda
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Japan's ruling party leadership race attracts record number of contenders
SEOUL, Sept. 2 (AJP) - Japan's Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) is poised for an unprecedented leadership contest, with potentially more than 10 candidates vying to become the next party president and possibly prime minister, political insiders said on Monday. The Sept. 27 election, triggered by Prime Minister Fumio Kishida's decision not to seek reelection amid a party funding scandal, is expected to be the most crowded in the LDP's history since the current selection sys
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Myanmar rebels face pressure to cease operations near Chinese border
SEOUL, September 02 (AJP) - Myanmar's ethnic armed groups, particularly the Ta'ang National Liberation Army (TNLA), are under increasing pressure to halt their military activities near the Chinese border. The rebel groups have been waging a successful offensive against Myanmar's military junta in Shan State since late October last year, capturing key border trade points and military bases. The joint operation, conducted by the TNLA, Myanmar National Democratic Alliance A
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Malaysian authorities halt search for Indian tourist swallowed by sinkhole
SEOUL, Sept. 2 (AJP) - Malaysian authorities have decided to suspend the search for an Indian tourist who fell into a sinkhole due to safety concerns, CNA reported. According to the report, Malaysian authorities have decided to halt the search for the Indian woman who fell into a sinkhole in Kuala Lumpur and transition to recovery and rebuilding efforts. Kuala Lumpur Mayor Datuk Seri Dr. Maimunah Mohd Sharif expects that repairing the sinkhole and rebuilding the surrounding area wi
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SM Entertainment to debut AI-powered virtual artist next week
SEOUL, Sept. 2 (AJP) – SM Entertainment, a major Korean talent agency, will debut its artificial intelligence (AI)-powered virtual artist nævis with a digital single, "Done," on Sept. 10. On Thursday, SM Entertainment signed a memorandum of understanding with LG Uplus, a telecom operator, to produce various types of content, including music videos and short-form videos, for the digital human using LG Uplus' generative AI technology, "ixi-GEN."
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LG Electronics establishes heat pump research consortium in China
SEOUL, Sept. 2 (AJP) - LG Electronics has established a heat pump research consortium in Harbin, China, as part of its efforts to expand its presence in the heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) market, which is crucial for AI and high-capacity data centers. The launch of the Chinese Consortium for Advanced Heat Pump Research (CCAHR) marks the completion of LG's global research and development triangle for HVAC, following similar initiatives in Alaska, U.S., and Oslo
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Samsung Medison acquires French AI startup Sonio
SEOUL, Sept. 2 (AJP) - Samsung Medison, a Korean manufacturer of diagnostic ultrasound systems, said Monday that it has finalized the acquisition of Sonio, a French startup specializing in ultrasound diagnostic reporting and AI-assisted diagnosis. With this acquisition, the company aims to accelerate innovation in ultrasound imaging and reduce global healthcare disparities by expanding its AI solution portfolio. Sonio's FDA 510(k)-approved AI solution, "Detect," eva
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Korea's kimchi imports hit record high amid cabbage price surge
SEOUL, Sept. 2 (AJP) - Korea's kimchi imports have reached a record high in the first seven months of this year, rising nearly 7 percent compared to the same period last year, customs data showed on Monday. From January to July, kimchi imports totaled around 130 billion won ($98.47 million), up 6.9 percent year-on-year, according to the Korea Customs Service. The import volume increased by 6 percent to 173,329 tons during the same period, breaking the previous record of 172,
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Pope Francis to visit Indonesia, promoting religious harmony
SEOUL, Sept. 2 (AJP) - Pope Francis is set to arrive in Jakarta, Indonesia, the world's largest Muslim-majority nation, on Tuesday, embarking on a 12-day Asia-Pacific tour that will promote inter-religious harmony and highlight Asia's growing role in the Catholic Church. The pontiff's itinerary includes a stop at Southeast Asia's largest mosque, the Istiqlal Mosque, which can accommodate over 100,000 worshippers and stands as a symbol of Indonesian independence.
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Korean defense firms participate in major industry show in Poland
SEOUL, Sept. 2 (AJP) - Korea's leading defense companies are set to showcase their products at an industry fair in Poland this week, aiming to expand their footprint in the European market. The 32nd International Defence Industry Exhibition (MSPO), one of Europe's largest defense exhibitions, will be held in central Poland from Tuesday to Friday. About 800 companies from 35 countries are expected to participate in the event in Targi Kielce, an exhibition and congress center.
September 2, 2024
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Opinion: Isn't it time for Christian street protesters to fold up the tent?
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Kishida supports President Yoon's vision for Korean reunification
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PHOTOS: Waterproofing work on King Sejong statue at Gwanghwamun Plaza
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Giant lobster balloon amuses visitors to popular lake in southern Seoul
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PHOTOS: Korea Stage Festa to feature over 140 performances across the nation
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Musinsa hosts beauty festival in Seoul's Seongsu District
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KHNP to invest in U.S. developer of small reactors
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PHOTOS: Giant lobster statue attracts Seoulites to Seokchon Lake
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Korea mandates battery information disclosure for electric vehicles
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Netanyahu insists on Israeli control of strategic Gaza border area