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Israel launches major airstrikes in Lebanon
SEOUL, August 26 (AJU PRESS) - Israel launched a series of preemptive airstrikes across southern Lebanon on Sunday morning to prevent a major rocket and drone attack by Hezbollah. According to the Israeli military, the strikes, involving around 100 fighter jets, destroyed thousands of rocket launchers belonging to the Iran-backed group. Hezbollah and its ally, the Amal movement, confirmed that three of their fighters were killed in the strikes. Despite these attacks, Hezbollah claim
August 26, 2024 -
Hezbollah's leader speaks on retaliation to Israeli aggression
SEOUL, August 26 (AJU PRESS) - Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah delivered a televised address following a significant exchange of fire between the Lebanese group and Israel. This exchange, which Hezbollah framed as retaliation for the Israeli assassination of its senior commander Fuad Shukr in Beirut last month, was a central focus of Nasrallah's speech. Israel claimed it had preemptively struck Hezbollah sites in Lebanon before the attack, minimizing the damage within Israel.
August 26, 2024 -
PHOTOS: K-Pet Fair held in Seoul
SEOUL, August 26 (AJU PRESS) - The K-Pet Fair 2024, a companion animal industry exhibition, wrapped up its three-day run at COEX in Seoul on Sunday. The event featured 245 booths operated by 150 companies, showcasing pet food, treats and supplies. It also offered visitors the opportunity to experience various activities designed for pets.
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At least 27 Indians die in Nepal bus crash
SEOUL, August 26 (AJU PRESS) - A tragic bus accident in Nepal has resulted in the deaths of at least 27 people while carrying dozens of Indian Hindu pilgrims. The accident occurred on Friday when the tourist bus, carrying 43 Indian nationals, fell off a highway in the Tanahun district of central Nepal. The bus plunged approximately 150 meters down into the Marsyangdi River. According to AP report, 27 passengers were killed, and 16 others were injured. The injured were airlifted
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Kim Jong-un inspects test of new drones amid ongoing South Korea-US joint drill
SEOUL, August 26 (AJU PRESS) - North Korean leader Kim Jong-un watched a test of new drones and vowed to develop more such weapons to boost the isolated country's war readiness, state media reported Monday. "It is necessary to develop and produce more suicide drones of various types to be used in tactical infantry and special operation units, as well as strategic reconnaissance and multi-purpose attack drones," Kim was quoted as saying by Pyongyang's state-run Kore
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Korea to require EV makers to disclose battery suppliers
SEOUL, August 26 (AJU PRESS) – The Korean government will require all electric vehicle (EV) manufacturers and importers to disclose their battery suppliers, and introduce an EV battery certification system in October, earlier than scheduled. The measures were announced following Sunday's meeting among high-level officials from the presidential office, relevant government branches and the ruling People Power Party (PPP) to address growing safety concerns after a fire involv
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Samsung enhances AI appliances with advanced voice control
SEOUL, August 26 (AJU PRESS) - Samsung Electronics has upgraded its artificial intelligence voice assistant Bixby for its Bespoke AI appliances, enabling more intuitive voice commands. The new system can understand multi-intent instructions, maintain context across conversations and provide detailed product information through voice queries, the company said Monday. With the appliances comprehending and executing multiple tasks simultaneously, users can now issue complex commands li
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Survey shows Thai public skeptical of new prime minister's independence
SEOUL, August 26 (AJU PRESS) - A recent poll conducted by Thailand's National Institute of Development Administration (NIDA) reveals that 74.4 percent of Thais believe Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra cannot govern without the influence of her father, former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra. The survey, which questioned 1,310 adults nationwide on Aug. 20-21, found that 59 percent think it's "impossible" and 15.4 percent consider it "somewhat impossible&q
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OPINION: Can Israel and Hezbollah both claim success after weekend strikes? And what could happen next?
SEOUL, August 26 (AJU PRESS) - For weeks, Israel had been anticipating a major attack from Hezbollah in retaliation for its killing of Hezbollah commander Fuad Shukr in Lebanon at the end of July. In the early hours of Sunday, that attack finally came – and Israel was apparently ready. The Israelis claim to have thwarted what could have been a large-scale Hezbollah assault. At the same time, Hezbollah also claimed success. So, what can we make of the latest tit-for-tat betw
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GI Innovation partners with MSD for clinical trials combining immunotherapy agents
SEOUL, August 26 (AJU PRESS) - Korea's pharmaceutical company GI Innovation announced Monday it has entered into a Clinical Trial Collaboration and Supply Agreement (CTCSA) with American multinational pharmaceutical firm Merck & Co. Under the agreement, the two companies will evaluate the efficacy of combining GI Innovation's immunotherapy agent GI-102 with MSD's immunotherapy drug Keytruda in clinical trials involving patients with resistant liver cancer, melanoma,
August 26, 2024
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Opinion: Isn't it time for Christian street protesters to fold up the tent?
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Kishida supports President Yoon's vision for Korean reunification
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PHOTOS: Waterproofing work on King Sejong statue at Gwanghwamun Plaza
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Giant lobster balloon amuses visitors to popular lake in southern Seoul
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PHOTOS: Korea Stage Festa to feature over 140 performances across the nation
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Musinsa hosts beauty festival in Seoul's Seongsu District
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KHNP to invest in U.S. developer of small reactors
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PHOTOS: Giant lobster statue attracts Seoulites to Seokchon Lake
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Korea mandates battery information disclosure for electric vehicles
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Netanyahu insists on Israeli control of strategic Gaza border area