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[OPINION] France Demonstrations Disturbing in a Troubled Time
KENOSHA -- President Emmanuel Macron and the people of France are facing a significant challenge to government authority, social stability and the future of the nation. Massive
March 29, 2023 -
BTS member Jungkook appointed as global ambassador for American fashion brand Calvin Klein
SEOUL -- BTS member Jungkook was selected as the global ambassador of Calvin Klein, an American fashion brand known for its underwear and denim products, to promote various fashion items and campaigns. Many global stars including British actor Aaron Taylor-Johnson and American actor Michael B. Jordan have been active as the global brand's ambassadors. "Jungkook is one of the world's most popular artists; he possesses a rare ability to connect with international audienc
March 29, 2023 -
Transfer centers with urban air mobility infrastructure to be established in S. Korea
SEOUL -- Transfer centers with urban air mobility, an ecosystem involving flying passenger vehicles in urban areas, and autonomous vehicles will be established at major stations in South Korea. Passengers who just got off the train stations can take next-generation transporters to reach their final destinations. According to a committee under South Korea's transport ministry, four stations were selected to demonstrate transfer centers with future transportation systems -- Pyeon
March 28, 2023 -
BTS Jimin's dance song 'Like Crazy' garners explosive popularity on Spotify
SEOUL -- "Like Crazy," the title song of BTS Jimin's first solo album "FACE" has become the most-streamed song on the daily chart of Spotify, the world's most popular music streaming service. The singer has earlier performed the dance song on "The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon," a popular American talk show. As of March 26, the title track was played about 6.01 million times on Spotify, topping the streaming service's Global Top 50.
March 28, 2023 -
Hanwha Systems to develop low-orbit satellite communication technology for military use
SEOUL -- Hanwha Systems, a key defense contractor involved in the development of antennas and other crucial equipment in South Korea, will nurture low-orbit satellite communication technology targeting the overseas military communications market. The core technology of low-orbit satellite communication will be used in the defense sector, as seen in Russia-Ukraine battlefields where troops relied on low-orbit satellite communication after ground networks were destroyed. Low-orbit sa
March 28, 2023 -
Pyongyang conducts another test for underwater nuclear attack drone "Haeil-1"
SEOUL -- Pyongyang has conducted another test for its "secret weapon" called "Haeil-1," following a drill guided by the North Korean leader Kim Jong-un from March 21 to 23. According to Pyongyang's state media agency, the nuclear underwater drone is capable of carrying a nuclear warhead to detonate near a fleet of warships or naval ports to create a radioactive tidal wave. North Korea's state-operated Korean Central News Agency (KCNA) said through a st
March 28, 2023 -
Netflix drama 'The Match' postponed amid police investigation into actor Yoo Ah-in's alleged drug use
SEOUL -- "The Match," a Netflix drama about two professionals in "Go," a board game that had been popular for centuries in Korea, China, and Japan, was postponed while actor Yoo Ah-in is under investigation for alleged drug use. The prominent South Korean actor who played a Go legend on the show is currently being investigated on suspicion of taking drugs including propofol, a powerful anesthetic. "I deeply regret that I am standing here because of an unsav
March 28, 2023 -
N. Korea fires two short-range ballistic missiles amid U.S.-S Korea landing exercise
SEOUL -- North Korea has fired two short-range ballistic missiles into the East Sea while South Korea is conducting a joint military exercise with the United States. This is the eighth missile launch committed by Pyeongyang only in 2023. The missiles detected by the South's military authorities were fired near Junghwa County, some 60 kilometers (37 miles) south of Pyongyang. The Joint Chiefs of Staff (JCS) said the two short-range ballistic missiles (SRBMs) flew about 370 kilom
March 27, 2023 -
Busan partners with marine science council to build world's first prototype floating community
SEOUL -- A marine science council will join a United Nations project to build the world's first prototype of a floating community in South Korea's southern port city of Busan. The academic council will offer science and technology-related advice to Busan for the establishment of floating cities which have been presented as a solution to ensure climate resilience. In November 2021, UN-Habitat, a UN agency that oversees sustainable urban development, selected Busan as a partn
March 27, 2023 -
Hybrid model of Hyundai's new full-sized sedan Grandeur garners popularity in S. Korea
SEOUL -- About 40 percent of consumers who buy the latest model of Grandeur, Hyundai's full-sized sedan also known by the name of Azera in foreign markets, choose the hybrid option, data released by the South Korean carmaker showed. Grandeur, first released in the domestic market through collaboration with Japanese carmaker Mitsubishi in 1986, gained iconic recognition among South Koreans as the "car of a successful person." The full-sized sedan was popular among busi
March 27, 2023
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OPINION: Iran's strikes on Israel are latest sign that conflict in Middle East is spiraling, presenting rising global security threats
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AI robot Hyodol selected for state elderly care project
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SME body promotes Korean food, beauty products at US event
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Diet sensation Queen Wasabi named face of health supplement company Foodology
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War Memorial of Korea chief reflects on sacrifice of war veterans in celebration of Armed Forces Day
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Event on Nami Island promotes UAE's vibrant heritage and culture
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PHOTOS: Exhibition marks 20th anniversary of popular anime series 'Naruto'
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Landslide kills 15 at illegal gold mine in Indonesia
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Indian steel industry calls for measures to address surge of cheap Chinese imports
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Fake hotel websites plague Vietnamese resort town