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[COLUMN] President Yoon and Korea's new posture in the world
SEOUL -- After what many people in Korea considered a wobbly start as president of this country, President Yoon Suk-yeol this month stepped up and, in a brief, bold, five-minute speech, made history. Not only did he reframe the relationship with Japan, but he also articulated a new posture for Korea in the world. “We must stand in solidarity with countries
March 16, 2023 -
SGC Energy to convert Vietnam's coal power plants to biomass-based generating facilities
SEOUL -- SGC Energy, a green energy solution provider in South Korea, will work with a Vietnamese power engineering consulting firm to carry out projects to convert coal power plants into biomass-based generating facilities. The partnership was made in response to Vietnam's state project to phase out coal power generation which accounts for 40 percent of the country's total power supply. Biomass is a renewable organic material based on plants and animals. It is used as fuel
March 16, 2023 -
South Korea to inject $228 bln to create mega-sized semiconductor cluster by 2042
SEOUL -- In a bid to beef up the country's competitiveness in the global semiconductor sector, South Korea will invest 300 trillion won ($228.7 billion) to create the world's largest semiconductor research and development center complex in Yongin City south of Seoul by 2042. The Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy revealed the "National Advanced Industry Promotion Strategy" at the Emergency Economic and Livelihoods Council, chaired by President Yoon Suk-yeol on
March 16, 2023 -
Mars Auto's self-driving solution to be demonstrated through cargo trucks in S. Korea
SEOUL -- A self-driving solution developed by Mars Auto, a South Korean autonomous truck developer, will be used for freight transport service through urban roads that connect Seoul and the southeastern province of Gyeongsang. The level 3 self-driving system with seven cameras and a minicomputer can detect driving environments and autonomously control cargo trucks. The current law does not allow autonomous commercial cargo transport services between different cities and provinces.
March 16, 2023 -
South Korea's theme park & amusement fair to be held in KINTEX in July
SEOUL -- "2023 Korea Theme Park & Amusement Fair" (KAAFAIR), one of South Korea's largest annual theme park exhibitions, will be held in KINTEX in Ilsan northeast of Seoul for three days in July. Various companies from South Korea and the global theme park and amusement park industries will participate in the event. After its first successful event held in the southern port city of Busan in 2020, KAAFAIR will be held for the first time in three years for three day
March 16, 2023 -
Sales of fashion items at W Concept's offline stores increase 30 percent year-on-year
SEOUL -- Sales of 65 brands at offline stores run by W Concept, the online fashion platform wing of South Korea's retail giant Shinsegae, increased 30 percent between January 2022 and January 2023, compared to the same period a year ago. The company, which attracted many young female consumers through its online platform, has showcased three offline stores targeting young consumers who like to express themselves with unique apparel items. W Concept said in a statement on March
March 16, 2023 -
[SUMMIT] President Yoon heads to Japan for summit meeting with Prime Minister Kishida
SEOUL -- South Korean President Yoon Seok-yeol has departed for a two-day visit to Japan to attend a summit meeting with Japanese Prime Minister Kishida Fumio. Yoon and his delegation including staff members departed from Seoul Airport in Seongnam south of the capital city on an Air Force presidential jet at around 9:50 a.m. (0050 GMT) on March 16. After arriving in Japan, Yoon's first schedule will be to attend a meeting with South Korean residents in Tokyo before participatin
March 16, 2023 -
[OPINION] Germany is a Positive as well as Powerful Leader
KENOSHA -- On March 3, Chancellor Olaf Scholz of united Germany visited with President Joe Biden at the White House. The visit brought no public disagreement. Some misguid
March 15, 2023 -
S. Korean President to have dinner with Japan's Prime Minister at Omurice restaurant during summit
SEOUL -- President Yoon Suk-yeol will visit Japan on March 16 for two days to meet Japan's Prime Minister Kishida Fumio for a summit meeting. The two leaders will engage in discussions to find solutions to improve bilateral relations and have dinner at an Omurice restaurant in Ginza, Tokyo's shopping district filled with department stores and restaurants. It would be the first visit by a South Korean president to Japan in about four years since ex-President Moon Jae-in attended
March 15, 2023 -
American battery startup ONE opens South Korean office
SEOUL -- American battery startup Our Next Energy, backed by Bill Gates and BMW, has set up an office in South Korea. The CEO of the South Korean office is Shazad Butt, the Chief Operating Officer of the battery startup. Aju Daily found through its news covering process that Our Next Energy (ONE) chose to nest inside an information technology industry center in Hwaseong southwest of Seoul. The American startup is busily moving to start a business in South Korea. The company had rec
March 15, 2023
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Hanwha Q Cells sells solar project in Washington state
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School bus fire claims 23 lives in Thailand
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Google to invest $1 billion in Thailand data center, cloud AI Infrastructure
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Seoul court backs Korea Zinc share buyback amid control battle
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Busan film fest to open with Korean historical drama
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Ohtani secures fifth Player of Month award, first in National League
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UAE denounces attack on embassy residence, Sudanese army blames RSF
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Israel launches ground operation against Hezbollah amid rising tensions
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China honors foreign expats, pledges increased support
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Xi Jinping calls for national growth on PRC anniversary