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Japan to launch project identifying frequent medical visitors among welfare recipients
SEOUL, August 23 (AJU PRESS) - Japan's health ministry plans to implement a model project to swiftly identify welfare recipients who frequently visit the same medical institutions, using an online system linked to personal identification numbers, the Japan Times reported on Thursday. The initiative aims to provide necessary support and guidance to individuals before their medical visits become excessive. The project will utilize an online system containing information such as
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Korea, Paraguay sign trade, investment framework agreement
SEOUL, August 23 (AJU PRESS) - Korea and Paraguay signed a Trade and Investment Promotion Framework (TIPF) in Seoul on Friday, paving the way for expanded economic cooperation. Paraguay is the second country in Mercosur, the South American trade bloc, with which Korea has signed a TIPF, following Brazil. The agreement was signed by Korea's Minister for Trade Cheong In-kyo (right) and Paraguay's Minister of Industry and Commerce Javier Giménez. Paraguay, which re
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Humanitarian aid reaches Darfur after border restrictions lifted
SEOUL, August 23 (AJU PRESS) - The World Food Programme (WFP) has announced that a convoy of humanitarian aid has entered Darfur, Sudan, offering temporary relief after Sudanese forces closed parts of the border with Chad to aid deliveries in February. On Wednesday, the United Nations agency reported that over a dozen trucks had delivered food to about 13,000 people suffering from famine in the Kereinik region of western Darfur. The WFP also mentioned that it has food supplies re
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Italian aircraft carrier makes maiden visit to Japan
SEOUL, August 23 (AJU PRESS) - Italy's flagship aircraft carrier Cavour docked at a Japanese naval base on Thursday, marking its first-ever visit to Japan as the European nation aims to expand its presence in the Indo-Pacific region, Kyodo News reported. The Cavour, accompanied by the frigate Alpino, arrived at the Maritime Self-Defense Force (MSDF) base in Yokosuka, south of Tokyo. The vessels are set to engage in joint exercises with Japanese forces during their five-day stay.
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Indian PM Modi calls for peace prior to Ukraine visit
SEOUL, August 23 (AJU PRESS) - Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi asserted that the Ukraine war should be resolved through dialogue and diplomacy during his meeting with Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk in Warsaw, ahead of his visit to Ukraine, AFP reported. "It is India's strong belief that no problem can be resolved on a battlefield," Modi said on Thursday (local time) in Warsaw. He also expressed his country's support for "dialogue and diplomacy for the r
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Study reveals alarming increase in obesity-related cancers among young Chinese
SEOUL, August 23 (AJU PRESS) - A recent study published on Friday in the Med journal by Cell Press highlights a concerning trend in China's health landscape. Chinese researchers have found that obesity-related cancer rates are rising rapidly, particularly among young adults. The research team, led by Dr. Yang Jinkui, an endocrinologist at Capital Medical University in Beijing, analyzed over 651,000 new cancer diagnoses. Approximately 48 percent of these cases fell into the 12 ca
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China approves first domestic Mpox virus test kit
SEOUL, August 23 (AJU PRESS) - China's medical regulatory body on Thursday has granted market approval for the country's first mpox (formerly known as monkeypox) virus test kit. Developed by Daan Gene, a Guangdong-based diagnostics company, this nucleic acid test kit will be used for in vitro detection of the mpox F3L gene in various sample types. The approval comes as many Chinese companies are developing mpox-related products, with several already receiving EU certificatio
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OPINION: How Canada finally broke its longtime habit of diplomatic engagement with China
SEOUL, August 23 (AJU PRESS) - Canadian Foreign Affairs Minister Mélanie Joly recently met with her Chinese counterpart, Wang Yi, marking the first official visit following a multi-year diplomatic crisis. The resumption of ministerial contact has led some commentators to call for a return to regular bilateral diplomacy between Canada and China since "glimpses of a rainbow appear to be on the horizon" for the relationship. Others have noted that Canadians are stil
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PHOTOS: Hand Arti Korea exhibition showcases handmade crafts in Seoul
SEOUL, August 23 (AJU PRESS) - The Hand Arti Korea Exhibition opened Thursday at COEX in Seoul for a four-day run. Themed "Time for Handmade Crafts," the event features 810 booths from 500 companies, offering a wide range of handmade crafts including sewing, knitting, quilting, ceramics, objets d'art and upcycling. Visitors can explore various categories of handmade items and participate in hands-on workshops. The exhibition's class booths provide opportunities for atten
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7 dead, 12 injured in hotel fire in Bucheon
SEOUL, August 23 (AJU PRESS) - Seven people were killed and a dozen others injured in a fire at a hotel in Bucheon, west of Seoul on Thursday. According to authorities, the fire began around 7:39 p.m. (1039 GMT) on the eighth floor of the nine-story building and quickly spread to the upper floor, generating thick smoke. The blaze was fully extinguished at 10:26 p.m., nearly three hours later. Toxic fumes were attributed to the main cause of the casualties. Initial investigations
August 23, 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