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More people fall victim to dating violence in Korea
SEOUL, May 17 (AJU PRESS) - Korea is grappling with a disturbing rise in dating violence cases in recent years, highlighting the urgent need for increased social awareness and preventive measures. The line separating lovers' conflicts from intimate partner violence has become blurred, raising questions about the boundaries that define dating abuse. Dating abuse encompasses any form of physical, sexual, or verbal abuse from a romantic or sexual partner, according to the Office
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VISUALS: COEX hosting seafood fair
SEOUL, May 17 (AJU PRESS) - The 19th Seoul Seafood Show, featuring a variety of seafood and food ingredients from 16 countries, is underway at COEX in southern Seoul from May 15-17. About 180 companies have set up promotional booths for the event, hosted by the Korea Fisheries Association.
May 17, 2024 -
Opinion: Dow tops 40,000 as stock indexes continue to cross milestones − making many investors feel wealthier
SEOUL, May 17 (AJU PRESS) - The Dow Jones Industrial Average topped 40,000 for the first time on May 16, 2024. It spent the next few hours hovering around that mark, occasionally dipping under. But the breakthrough, even if fleeting, nonetheless marks another symbolic milestone in a monthslong bull market, coming three months after the S&P 500 index surpassed 5,000 for the first time. The Conversation asked Alexander Kurov, a financial markets scholar, to explain what stock in
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British local government elections have national – and international - implications
KENOSHA, May 17 (AJU PRESS) - Britain’s local elections do not receive much international attention. That is a mistake. Generally, they are an excellent indicator of how the parties will do in the national elections. In the May 2 elections, the Liberal Democrats won big, with 768 gains. The Labour Party gained 545, the Greens 480, while the governing Conservative Party lost a massive 1783. This is the third successive year of significant Liberal Democrat advance.
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Hyundai Elevator developing vertical airport for urban air mobility
SEOUL, May 16 (AJU PRESS) - A consortium led by Hyundai Elevator is developing a vertical airport for urban air mobility (UAM) as part of a state project to build highly automated air transportation systems in urban environments, the Korean company said. The top elevator maker in Korea said Wednesday its consortium has been selected by the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport to develop a vertical airport, or vertiport, where aircraft land and take off vertically, and a s
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Korean parents with infant have only 2.7 hours of daily free time, survey finds
SEOUL, May 16 (AJU PRESS) - Korean parents with a child under the age of three have the least amount of daily free time, averaging about 2.7 hours, according to a survey released Thursday. In contrast, young people in their 20s have the most, averaging 4.85 hours. Research firm Consumer Insight conducted the survey of 26,000 Korean adults and found that parents with an infant child had an average of just 2.69 hours of free time per day. The average daily spare time for all groups
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PHOTOS: Seoul Forest offers respite from urban bustle
SEOUL, May 16 (AJU PRESS) - Seoul Forest has emerged as the capital's major park and urban green space for residents. Situated near the Han River, it serves as a vibrant resting place where citizens can relax and enjoy fresh air amid natural surroundings. Spanning approximately 480,000 square meters, it features various facilities for family outings, including an insectarium, outdoor stages and picnic areas.
May 16, 2024 -
Visang Education showcases AI-based Korean learning platforms in Tokyo
SEOUL, May 16 (AJU PRESS) - Visang Education, a Korean educational company, said Thursday it showcased artificial intelligence-based Korean learning platforms at the largest education industry show in Japan last week. The Korean company was among some 330 participants from five countries in the biannual Education Expo Japan (EDIX), held from May 8 to 10 in Tokyo. At the forefront of Visang’s exhibits was its Master K platform, which incorporates various smart learning solut
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New transit cards offer better transport access for foreign nationals in Korea
SEOUL, May 16 (AJU PRESS) – Foreign nationals in Korea can now utilize buses and subways more affordably and conveniently, as the government has expanded public transportation benefits through various transit cards. From the nationwide K-pass to the Seoul-focused Climate Card, the programs launched this year offer different levels of benefits based on region, travel frequency, users' age, income level and other conditions. The Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Tran
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More halal restaurants, prayer rooms will be set up in Seoul for Muslim tourists
SEOUL, May 16 (AJU PRESS) - Seoul is taking its first step toward creating better tourism infrastructure for Muslim visitors. As part of its efforts to attract more Muslim travelers, the city plans to increase the number of halal restaurants and set up more prayer rooms, the Seoul Metropolitan Government said Thursday. The Seoul Tourism Organization will commission a research project this month to come up with measures to vitalize Muslim tourism in the capital. It is the city's
May 16, 2024
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Nat'l football team's head coach denies nepotism in his appointment
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Korea Zinc rejects hostile takeover bid
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Korean short-story collection longlisted for French literary award
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Kishida vows continued support for Ukraine in meeting with Zelenskyy
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Philippines boosts maritime presence in disputed South China Sea
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North Korea celebrates victory at U-20 Women's World Cup with rare coverage
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Two Filipino domestic workers missing in Seoul
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Lawmaker claims Google's possible tax evasion in Korea
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DeepBrain AI showcases AI memorial service at global forum
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CJ CheilJedang to supply Korean dumplings to Qantas Airways