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PHOTOS: Kimchi-making festival held in Seoul's Namsangol Hanok Village
SEOUL, October 16 (AJP) - A kimchi-making festival opened Wednesday in Seoul's Namsangol Hanok Village for a two-day run. Organized by the Kimchi Association of Korea, the event aims to promote the traditional Korean fermented vegetable dish and assist those who find it difficult to make kimchi themselves. The organizer plans to donate 5 tons of kimchi to underprivileged groups. Visitors can enjoy lectures and demonstrations by food masters, as well as various tasting events through
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PHOTOS: Jongno Youth Startup Festival takes place in Seoul
SEOUL, October 16 (AJP) - The Jongno Youth Startup Festival was held at Gwanghwamun Square in Seoul on Wednesday. The one-day event, part of the Seoul Campus Town project, involves five northeastern districts of Seoul and seven universities. Led by Sungkyunkwan University and Jongno district, the festival features 23 startup teams operating pop-up booths to promote and sell their products. Items on display include smart diaries, subscription boxes and fashion accessories.
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Rumors swirl around Cambodian princess' K-pop idol debut
SEOUL, October 16 (AJP) - Rumor has it that a Cambodian princess is eager to make her debut as a K-pop idol in South Korea. According to the Taiwanese news outlet Sanli News Network, Jenna Norodom is considering moving to Seoul to pursue her career as a K-pop idol while undergoing rigorous training at a talent mill here. The versatile teenage girl, the great-granddaughter of former Cambodian King Norodom Sihanouk, is already a popular star as an actress, singer, and dancer, havin
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Trump signals massive hike for USFK upkeep if reelected
SEOUL, October 16 (AJP) - Former U.S. President and Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump has implied the possibility of increasing South Korea's contribution for maintaining U.S. troops on the Korean Peninsula, if he wins a second U.S. presidency. Speaking at an interview with the Economic Club of Chicago and Bloomberg News on Tuesday, he claimed that South Korea would be paying US$10 billion annually for the upkeep of U.S. Forces Korea (USFK) if he were still in offic
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PHOTOS: National Assembly Library honors Nobel laureate Han Kang
SEOUL, October 16 (AJP) - The National Assembly Library in Seoul is hosting a special exhibition celebrating Han Kang, Korea's first Nobel laureate in literature, from Oct. 15 to Dec. 13. The exhibition, held in the library's central hall, showcases about 100 items related to Han's work, including original Korean editions, translations in 28 languages, audiobooks and video materials. Featured works include Han's internationally acclaimed novels "The Vegetarian," &
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PHOTOS: Seoul votes for new education superintendent
SEOUL, October 16 (AJP) - Seoul residents voted Wednesday to elect a new education superintendent in a by-election triggered by the disqualification of former Superintendent Cho Hee-yeon. The race features a tight contest between conservative ex-lawmaker Cho Jun-hyuk and progressive Seoul National University professor Jung Keun-sik. Voting took place at 2,250 locations across the city.
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China rebukes Japan's proposal for 'Asian NATO'
SEOUL, October 16 (AJP) - Beijing criticized Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba's suggestion to establish a NATO-like security alliance in Asia, urging Tokyo to exercise caution in its security policies. The proposal, which Ishiba described as "essential to deter China," was unveiled in a commentary for a U.S. think tank shortly before he assumed office on Oct. 1. Chinese Defense Ministry spokesman Wu Qian said on Tuesday that Japan has "hyped up a non-exis
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Korea unveils 8.8 trillion won package to support chip industry
SEOUL, October 16 (AJP) – The South Korean government announced on Wednesday that about 8.8 trillion won (US$6.4 billion) will be injected into the semiconductor ecosystem by 2025. The comprehensive support package, unveiled by the Ministry of Economy and Finance, includes low-interest loans, fund investments and support for infrastructure and manpower development. Of the total investment, 4.7 trillion won will be provided through financial support programs, including 4.25
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Indian passenger flight to Singapore faces bomb threat
SEOUL, October 16 (AJP) - An Air India Express passenger flight heading to Singapore received a bomb threat shortly after takeoff, prompting the deployment of fighter jets for escort. Air India Express received an email indicating a bomb was on board its plane departing from Madurai in southern India for Singapore on Tuesday. In response, the Singapore Air Force dispatched two fighter jets to escort the passenger plane. The plane circled for about an hour before landing at
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E-commerce surge drives sharp growth in Korea's delivery industry
SEOUL, October 16 (AJP) - South Korea's parcel delivery industry has seen a 52.9 percent increase in volume over the past three years, with the average person receiving more than 100 packages annually in 2023, according to a report released Wednesday by the Korea Chamber of Commerce and Industry. The report attributes this growth to "4C" factors: China-commerce, Competition, Consumer benefit and Cost down. The influx of ultra-low-priced products from Chines
October 16, 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'