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Occult thriller film 'Exhuma' attracts more than 10 mln moviegoers in 35 days of release
SEOUL, March 25 (AJU PRESS) -- "Exhuma," director Jang Jae-hyun's latest occult thriller film, has mesmerized audiences nationwide, crossing the 10 million viewer milestone in just 35 days since its release on February 22. The story follows the tale of shamans and geomancers entangled in a terrifying situation after disturbing an ancient grave. Since its silver screen debut, "Exhuma" has garnered widespread attention, captivating audiences with its chilling
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Seoul Mayor highlights 'Dongdaemun Design Plaza' as must-visit landmark for tourists
SEOUL, March 23 (AJU PRESS) -- Seoul Mayor Oh Se-hoon highlighted the "Dongdaemun Design Plaza" as a must-visit landmark for tourists during his visit to the capital city's iconic venue to celebrate its 10th birthday. The mayor expressed pride in the plaza's transformation into a destination beloved by both Seoulites and foreign visitors. Accompanied by Seoulites, he explored the plaza's art hall and posed for photos at a special photo zone. Dongdaemun Design
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Researchers propose Meta-Medicine as key healthcare method for S. Korea's aging society
SEOUL, March 23 (AJU PRESS) -- In an era marked by rapid advancements in healthcare technology and the increasing challenge of an aging population, a novel approach known as Meta-Medicine has emerged. Positioned as a fusion of integrated medicine and contemporary innovations, Meta-Medicine presents itself as a patient-centric model that integrates various medical practices and technologies for comprehensive care. The concept of Meta-Medicine originated from Dr. Kwon Soon-yong, Pre
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'Coffee Expo Seoul' highlights innovative technology from coffee industry
SEOUL, March 22 (AJU PRESS) -- A total of 250 South Korean and foreign coffee-related companies are participating in the "Coffee Expo Seoul," an annual coffee business exhibition held in Seoul from March 21 to March 24. Exhibitors are showcasing coffee beans, equipment, and packaging materials at the COEX Convention & Exhibition Center located in Gangnam District, the fashion and finance hub of Seoul. According to data released by market research firm Euromonitor, So
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Bestselling Korean-NZ author attributes power of K-content to freshness and richness of culture
SEOUL, March 22 (AJU PRESS) -- In 2021, Graci Kim's debut novel "The Last Fallen Star" from her "Gifted Clan" trilogy gained worldwide acclaim for its fusion of Korean mythology and folklores, featuring enchanting characters like the "Gumiho" (nine-tailed fox) and "Dokkaebi" (mischievous goblin). The "Gifted Clan" trilogy follows the journey of an adopted South Korean-American girl delving into the magical realm in search of he
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S. Korean power supplier joins UAE's 1.5 gigawatt-class solar power infrastructure project
SEOUL, March 22 (AJU PRESS) -- Korea Western Power, a power supplier in South Korea, has partnered with Électricité de France, a Paris-based state electric utility company, to build a 1.5 gigawatt solar power generation infrastructure in the United Arab Emirates. The construction of the solar power facilities will be completed in 2027 and operated for 30 years. Korea Western Power (KOWEPO) signed an agreement with Électricité de France (EDF) to establis
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LG Chem to supply reverse osmosis membranes to world's largest fertilizer production site in Morocco
SEOUL, March 21 (AJU PRESS) -- South Korea's LG Chem will supply about 18,000 reverse osmosis membranes to the world's largest fertilizer production site in Morocco. The industrial complex operated by Morocco's state fertilizer producer, OCP Group, will incorporate LG Chem's components to desalinate water necessary for fertilizer production as well as for providing potable water to around 1.5 million residents in the nearby area. Reverse osmosis (RO) is used to rem
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Affordable private brand products garner popularity at GS25 stores
SEOUL, March 21 (AJU PRESS) -- Private brand products, designed to attract consumers who seek products with more affordable prices, are garnering popularity at "GS25" convenience stores, operated by GS Retail. The convenience store operator analyzed the popularity attributed to consumer demands for cheap and high-quality products. Private brand (PB) products are affordable items that were created by benchmarking popular or bestselling products. Companies normally provid
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Naver ranked third-most innovative company in Asia-Pacific region
SEOUL, March 21 (AJU PRESS) -- South Korea's largest portal operator Naver has been recognized by the prominent American business news magazine "Fast Company" as the third-most innovative company in the Asia-Pacific region among 606 companies. The business news outlet highlighted "CLOVA X," an artificial intelligence solution that understands and generates human-like conversations in text. In Fast Company's 2024 ranking of the most innovative Asia-Paci
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S. Korea's artificial sun project KSTAR achieves longest operation time of 102 seconds
SEOUL, March 21 (AJU PRESS) -- Researchers have achieved the longest-ever operation duration of South Korea's artificial sun project called "Korean Superconducting Tokamak Advanced Research (KSTAR)." The new test record brings the artificial sun project one step closer to the realization of limitless energy production with zero greenhouse gas emissions or zero radioactive wastes. KSTAR, an experimental tokamak device, aims to harness the energy of nuclear fusion. Fus
March 21, 2024
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PHOTOS: Suspense thriller "A Normal Family" to hit theaters next month
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Korea Zinc seeks to block takeover bid with core technology designation
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Thai Baht surge sparks economic concerns, policy debate
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Samsung, Hyundai partner to integrate IoT platform with vehicle infotainment
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Trump claims his reelection would lead to 'mass exodus of manufacturing' from Korea
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Samsung Galaxy Watches receive high ratings in Consumer Reports evaluation
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Korean electric vehicle market shifts towards compact models amid global sales slowdown
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Opinion: The financial markets and reality
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Vietnamese captain gets 7 years for deadly tourist boat accident
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Qatar becomes first Gulf nation to join U.S. visa waiver program