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House Speaker Mike Johnson's ourage in Ukraine vote
KENOSHA, May 10 (AJU PRESS) - “Cowards die many times before their deaths; The valiant never taste of death but once.“ — “Julius Caesar“ by William Shakespeare, Act II, Scene ii Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) of the United States House of Representatives rose to the stature deserved of his office and decided to put what he considered right for his nation and the world, today and even more so tomorrow, in voting to support aid for Ukraine along with Israel.
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Upstage, Flitto join hands to build multilingual AI dataset for large language models
SEOUL, May 10 (AJU PRESS) - Korea's AI startup Upstage has signed a memorandum of understanding with translation platform operator Flitto to create an artificial intelligence-based dataset that can handle multiple languages beyond English. The partnership inked Thursday is aimed at developing large language models (LLMs) in Japanese, Thai, and other languages, potentially filling the data gap left by major western tech firms' LLM development projects, Upstage said. Western
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Russian envoy expects thaw in ties with South Korea
SEOUL, May 10 (AJU PRESS) - Amid frozen diplomatic relations between South Korea and Russia, mainly stemming from the two countries' different perspectives on the ongoing war in Ukraine, Russian Ambassador to South Korea Georgy Zinoviev has admitted the strain, but expressed hope for improvement. "Currently, both Russia and South Korea are facing challenges in the diplomatic arena. But we believe that there is still a chance for both countries to recover and further enhan
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Opinion: AstraZeneca's COVID vaccine withdrawn – right to the end it was the victim of misinformation
SEOUL, May 10 (AJU PRESS) - The Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccine was a critical part of the COVID-19 pandemic response. However, on May 7, 2024, the European Commission announced the vaccine is no longer authorized for use. This EU announcement was preceded by an application from AstraZeneca on March 27, 2024 to withdraw the EU marketing authorization. This development has been covered in various media outlets as primarily related to the known "adverse events," namely a very s
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VISUALS: See how to make 10-meter-long gimbap
SEOUL, May 9 (AJU PRESS) - The 39th Seoul International Travel Fair kicked off on Friday for a four-day run at COEX in southern Seoul, showcasing travel attractions and cultures from countries around the world. The festival opened with an event to promote gimbap, a Korean seaweed rice roll filled with a variety of ingredients. Hundreds of people, including foreign dignitaries, tourism officials, chefs, and gourmets, participated in the event to create a 10-meter-long gimbap, blended with l
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Taihan Cable showcases power grid replacement solution at U.S. industry fair
SEOUL, May 09 (AJU PRESS) - Korea's Taihan Cable & Solution is showcasing around 30 technologies and products, including an innovative solution to replace outdated power grids, at a U.S. industry show. The Korean power cable maker is among about 660 companies from 60 countries participating in the biennial IEEE PES T&D Conference and Exposition, the largest exhibition for the power and energy industry in the U.S., currently underway in Anaheim, California, from May 6 to
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President Yoon apologizes over Dior bag scandal involving wife
SEOUL, May 9 (AJU PRESS) - President Yoon Suk Yeol apologized Thursday over a luxury handbag scandal involving his wife that has plagued his administration into the second year in office. “I apologize for causing concerns to the people with the unwise conduct of my wife,” Yoon said during a news conference. But he refused to accept a special counsel investigation, pushed by opposition parties, into the case. "I have consistently expressed my opinion that a
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'Supersized' gimbap delights visitors at tourism expo
SEOUL, May 09 (AJU PRESS) - An event to promote gimbap, one of Korea's most popular on-the-go meals, was held at COEX in southern Seoul on Thursday. The event was held as part of the Seoul International Travel Fair (SITF), which runs until Sunday. The expo offers various tourism information at home and overseas. Hundreds of people including foreign dignitaries, tourism officials, chefs and gourmets gathered for the occasion. Renowned chef Kim Rock-hoon, who has been promoting
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VISUALS: Preparing for Buddha's Birthday celebrations
SEOUL, May 08 (AJU PRESS) - With a week to go until Buddha's Birthday, Jogyesa in Jongno hosts preparatory events and bazaar ahead of the main celebration. Especially 'Mirae-seum Bazaar', The three-day bazaar, running from May 8 to 10, aims to raise funds for university student support programs. Buddha's Birthday preparations including lotus lantern and various events are underway until the main celebration.
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Some uncomfortable with Yoon's 'The BUCK STOPS here' plaque
SEOUL, May 09 (AJU PRESS) - A detail that captured particular attention during President Yoon Suk Yeol’s nationally televised address to the nation on Thursday was a plaque displayed on his desk. Yoon, dressed in a black suit and red tie, spoke from behind a desk adorned with a plaque inscribed with the words "The BUCK STOPS here." The well-known motto was used by Harry S. Truman, who served as the U.S. president from 1945 to 1953. Truman famously kept a plaque wi
May 9, 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