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Typhoon Jongdari to hit southern Korea
SEOUL, August 20 (AJU PRESS) - Korea is expected to come under the full influence of Typhoon Jongdari as it is moving towards the southern resort island of Jeju, bringing heavy rains, the Korea Meteorological Administration (KMA) said Tuesday. Formed southwest of Okinawa, Japan, this year's ninth typhoon is expected to pass through Jeju and reach Mokpo before dissipating in the southern coastal region on Wednesday, according to the KMA. It will be the first typhoon to direc
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Researchers develop portable water harvester from air moisture
SEOUL, August 20 (AJU PRESS) - Korean researchers have developed a portable system that produces drinking water by collecting moisture from the air, potentially addressing global water scarcity issues. The device, created by a team at the Korea Institute of Machinery & Materials (KIMM), utilizes a proprietary moisture collection system that operates through a cycle of adsorption, desorption, condensation and sterilization, the institute said Tuesday. It is twice as energy ef
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Korean companies make record showing at this year's gamescom
SEOUL, August 20 (AJU PRESS) - Korean video game developers are set to make their largest-ever presence at gamescom 2024, Europe's premier gaming exhibition, which opens on Wednesday in Cologne, Germany. Major companies including Nexon, Krafton, Pearl Abyss and Hybe IM will showcase new titles to both consumers and industry professionals, marking a significant increase in Korean participation compared to last year, when Hybe IM was the only major Korean company with a standalone
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Malaysia revises 'orangutan diplomacy' policy after protests
SEOUL, August 20 (AJU PRESS) - Malaysia has modified its controversial "orangutan diplomacy" strategy following environmental group protests. Johari Abdul Ghani, Minister of Plantation and Commodities, announced that while palm oil importing countries can still adopt orangutans, the primates will remain in their natural habitats. The government plans to establish a fund with adopting nations or companies to support forest conservation NGOs. This change comes after the init
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Singapore expands parental leave, social support measures
SEOUL, August 20 (AJU PRESS) - Singapore's Prime Minister Lawrence Wong announced significant welfare policy enhancements during his inaugural National Day address. The government plans to increase paid parental leave and provide financial aid to low-income unemployed individuals. By 2026, couples will be entitled to a combined 30 weeks of paid parental leave, with the government covering the cost of an additional 10 weeks. Starting April 2025, each parent will be mandated one m
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Nintendo to open its first museum in Kyoto in October
SEOUL, August 20 (AJU PRESS) - Nintendo Co. announced on Tuesday that it will inaugurate its first-ever museum on Oct. 2 in Uji, Kyoto Prefecture. The facility, housed in a renovated factory dating back to 1969, will showcase vintage video games and feature interactive exhibits, the Japan Times reported. Shigeru Miyamoto, the creator of Super Mario Bros, said in a video release that the museum aims to highlight "Nintendo's commitment to manufacturing that places importance
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Japan's ruling party to elect Kishida successor on Sept. 27
SEOUL, August 20 (AJU PRESS) - Japan's ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) announced on Tuesday that it will hold its presidential election on Sept. 27 to choose a successor to Prime Minister Fumio Kishida, who unexpectedly declared last week he would not seek reelection, Kyodo News reported. The LDP, which controls both houses of parliament, has set a 15-day campaigning period beginning Sept. 12, extending it from the 12 days allotted in the 2021 contest. This extension is se
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South Korea, Malaysia resume FTA negotiations after five-year hiatus
SEOUL, August 20 (AJU PRESS) - South Korea and Malaysia resumed free trade negotiations in Kuala Lumpur on Tuesday after a five-year pause, Seoul officials said. The fourth round of talks will continue until Friday, with an expanded agenda that includes investment and service sectors, according to the Ministry of Trade, Industry, and Energy. The last round of talks was held in September 2019. Malaysia is Korea’s third-largest trading partner and fourth-largest investmen
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Chinese, Vietnamese leaders reaffirm strategic importance of bilateral relations
SEOUL, August 20 (AJU PRESS) -Chinese president Xi Jinping and Vietnamese Communist Party chief To Lam reaffirmed the high priority they place on China-Vietnam relations during a meeting in Beijing on Monday. The leaders also oversaw the signing of cooperation agreements across multiple sectors. Analysts highlighted that Lam's visit signifies both countries' commitment to achieving greater outcomes in their relationship, which is strategically significant in building a China
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Israel agrees to U.S. ceasefire plan, Hamas' approval awaited
SEOUL, August 20 (AJU PRESS) - U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken announced that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has accepted an American "bridging proposal" aimed at securing a ceasefire in Gaza. The proposal now awaits approval from Hamas. Blinken and Netanyahu held talks in Tel Aviv, which Netanyahu described as "positive." Netanyahu reaffirmed his commitment to a U.S.-proposed plan that includes the release of hostages held by Hamas, while also add
August 20, 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