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K-pop artists' stage outfits recreated as artworks at Seoul festival
SEOUL, October 17 (AJP) - Stage outfits of SM Entertainment artists are being showcased as recreated artworks at "C.at Work Festa," a cultural event that started on Thursday and will run for four days. The festival, held at the Shinsegae Department Store's Gangnam branch, features artworks that capture the history of SM's K-pop idols aespa and NCT, recreated by designers. The annual event blends fashion, beauty, and performance, focusing on the theme of cre
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Samsung unveils fastest graphics memory chip to power AI systems
SEOUL, October 17 (AJP) - Samsung Electronics announced on Thursday that it has developed the industry's first 24-gigabit GDDR7 (graphics double data rate 7) memory chip, designed to power next-generation artificial intelligence systems. The new chip offers the highest capacity and fastest speed in the graphics memory market, capable of processing data at over 40 gigabits per second. The new DRAM is expected to be used in various applications, including PCs, game consoles, AI
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PHOTOS: Seoul Library celebrates Han Kang's Nobel win
SEOUL, October 17 (AJP) - Seoul Library on Thursday unveiled a new message on its exterior, celebrating Han Kang's Nobel Prize in Literature. The board reads, "Thanks to author Han Kang, we hope more citizens will read books.” The library is displaying 10 of Han's works, including "The Vegetarian" and "Human Acts."
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Vietnam plans $10 billion railway modernization to connect with China
SEOUL, October 17 (AJP) - Vietnam's Railway Authority has submitted plans to modernize a 427-kilometer rail line connecting the border city of Lao Cai to Hanoi, Hai Phong, and Ha Long, VNA reported on Thursday. The project, estimated to cost 179 trillion dong ($9.8 billion), aims to enhance trade with China and is slated to begin construction in 2030. The upgraded railway, expected to transport 8.3 million passengers and 17.5 million tons of cargo annually, will replace a centur
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South Korea keeps eye on alleged North Korean troop deployment for Russia's war in Ukraine
SEOUL, October 17 (AJP) - Seoul is "closely monitoring" reports of Russia forming a special battalion composed of North Koreans, the National Intelligence Service here said Wednesday. The NIS also added that it is collaborating with Ukraine to verify these reports. The comments came days after Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky accused North Korea of sending troops to Russia. In his daily video message last weekend, he said, "We see an increasing alliance between
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Thai immigration police face disciplinary action over detainee's live broadcast
SEOUL, October 17 (AJP) - Thailand's Immigration Bureau announced disciplinary action against two officers who allowed a detained Korean drug suspect to conduct live broadcasts from a police transport vehicle and detention cell. The incident, which sparked controversy and raised questions about security protocols in Thai detention facilities, occurred on Oct. 3, with the bureau's announcement following on Wednesday. The Korean man in his 40s, wanted in his home country for d
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Trudeau alleges horrific mistake by India amid escalating tensions over Sikh leader's assassination
SEOUL, October 17 (AJP) - Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said Canada would not overlook the death of a Sikh separatist leader on Canadian territory last June if India was responsible for the incident. The statement was made on Wednesday during an inquiry on foreign interference, two days after Canadian officials alleged that India was involved in homicides, extortions, and other violent acts aimed at Indian dissidents within Canada. Trudeau mentioned there are "ever clearer
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Japan approves 50-plus-year operation for oldest nuclear reactor
SEOUL, October 17 (AJP) - Japan's nuclear regulator has authorized the continued operation of the country's oldest nuclear reactor, allowing it to run beyond 50 years, officials said on Wednesday. The Nuclear Regulation Authority (NRA) endorsed Kansai Electric Power Co.'s decade-long management plan for the No. 1 reactor at the Takahama plant in central Japan. The facility's Nos. 1 and 2 reactors were approved in June 2016 to operate beyond 40 years. In 2023, both
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UK considers sanctions on Israeli leaders as Gaza humanitarian crisis deepens
SEOUL, October 17 (AJP) - The United Kingdom is considering sanctions against Israel's Finance Minister, Bezalel Smotrich, and National Security Minister, Itamar Ben-Gvir, for their controversial remarks about Palestinians. U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer is reviewing these actions after Smotrich suggested that starving civilians in Gaza could be justified, and Ben-Gvir praised those involved in settler violence in the West Bank as heroes. Earlier, former UK Foreign Secretar
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UN condemns Israeli attack on watchtower as Lebanese conflict intensifies
SEOUL, October 17 (AJP) - UN peacekeepers in southern Lebanon reported that Israeli forces deliberately attacked one of their positions, damaging a watchtower. The United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) confirmed that an Israeli Merkava tank fired on the watchtower near Kfar Kila, destroying two cameras and damaging the structure. UNIFIL also stated that Israeli forces obstructed a key logistical operation near Meiss el-Jabal. The mission reminded all parties, including th
October 17, 2024
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PHOTOS: Red Cross holds charity bazaar in Seoul
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South Korean man held in China on alleged espionage charges
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VISUALS: Korea marks 2nd anniversary of Halloween crowd crush
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Rosé of BLACKPINK makes top 10 entry on Billboard singles chart
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Israel's allies call on Israel to rethink proposed ban on UNRWA's vital aid
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North Korea's troops in Russia moving to frontlines, spy agency speculates
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POSCO, JSW Group to build steel mill in eastern India
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Egypt to lead ceasefire mediation amid Israel-Hamas conflict
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North Korean foreign minister travels to Russia amid deepening military ties
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Zelensky warns of 12,000 North Korean troops in Russia 'soon'