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Algal bloom threatens water supply for 25 million in Seoul metropolitan area
SEOUL, August 19 (AJU PRESS) - The Ministry of Environment Monday issued an alert for algal bloom at Paldang Lake, the reservoir formed by Paldang Dam, located about 27 kilometers (16.7 miles) east of Seoul. The lake is the primary water source for 25 million residents of the capital and surrounding areas. The bloom, driven by hot weather and nutrient runoff containing phosphorus and nitrogen from nearby hills, has led to excessive algal growth. Heavy rains have exacerbated the situ
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Philippines reports new mpox case, strain yet to be identified
SEOUL, August 19 (AJU PRESS) - The Philippines' Department of Health (DOH) announced on Monday the detection of a new mpox case, the first since December 2023, according to CNBC. The patient, a 33-year-old Filipino man with no recent international travel history, marks the country's 10th confirmed case since July 2022. Health officials are currently awaiting sequencing results to determine the specific strain of the virus. This comes amid global concerns over a new mpox vari
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China, Philippines clash again in South China sea
SEOUL, August 19 (AJU PRESS) - China and the Philippines confronted each other in the South China Sea again on Monday, with the Chinese Coast Guard accusing Philippine vessels of intentionally colliding with a Chinese ship near Scarborough Shoal, which China calls Xianbin Reef. China claimed two Philippine Coast Guard ships illegally entered the area without permission. One vessel reportedly ignored warnings and deliberately collided with a Chinese ship in what China described as an
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Kim Min-hee wins best performance award at Locarno Film Festival
SEOUL, August 19 (AJU PRESS) - Actress Kim Min-hee won the best performance award at the Locarno International Film Festival which wrapped up over the weekend in Switzerland. She received the award for her role in "By the Stream," also known as "Suyoocheon" in Korean. Directed by Hong Sang-soo, the film deals with the story of a university lecturer asking her unemployed uncle to direct a skit. In her acceptance speech last Saturday, Kim expressed her gratit
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Samsung extends TV market leadership as LG reigns in OLED segment
SEOUL, August 19 (AJU PRESS) - Samsung Electronics and LG Electronics on Monday reported strong performances in the global TV market, each dominating different segments in the first half of 2024. Samsung said that it continued its reign as the overall global TV market leader for the 19th consecutive year, citing data from market research firm Omdia. The company achieved a 28.8 percent market share by value and 18.3 percent by volume. Samsung's success was driven by its n
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Culture Ministry teams up with Interpol to combat illegal distribution of Korean content
SEOUL, August 19 (AJU PRESS) - The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism said Monday it will crack down on websites and platforms illegally distributing Korean content such as K-pop, Korean dramas and webtoons. To enforce this crackdown, it has collaborated with the National Police Agency and the International Criminal Police Organization (INTERPOL). A Statista report revealed that the K-pop industry generated approximately 11 trillion won ($8.1 billion) in sales in 2022, while
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N. Korea needs to engage in talks with Seoul, Unification Ministry says
SEOUL, August 19 (AJU PRESS) - The Ministry of Unification here believes that North Korea should sincerely consider engaging in talks with Seoul, following President Yoon Suk Yeol's recent address which outlined his vision for reunification between the two Koreas. At an event commemorating the Liberation Day last week, Yoon stressed three core values for reunification: "freedom values," "changes in the North Korean populace," and "international solidarit
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S.Korea, U.S. kick off joint military exercise
SEOUL, August 19 (AJU PRESS) - South Korea kicked off a joint military exercise with the U.S. on Monday. Dubbed the Ulchi Freedom Shield (UFS), the annual exercise aims to defend the Korean Peninsula in the event of an emergency while strengthening combined defense capabilities. Based on an all-out war scenario, the 11-day exercise includes computer-simulated war games, field training and civil defense drills. The scale of the exercise, involving 19,000 troops, is similar
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Yasukuni Shrine in Tokyo targeted by graffiti again
SEOUL, August 19 (AJU PRESS) - Tokyo's controversial Yasukuni Shrine was hit by another graffiti attack early Monday, prompting a police investigation, Kyodo News reported. A shrine employee discovered Chinese characters and Latin alphabet letters, including the word 'toilet' in Chinese, written in black on a stone pillar at the entrance around 3:50 a.m. local time. The incident follows a similar defacement in June, when the word 'toilet' was spray-painted in red
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Mother of Japanese abductee appeals for reunion via Tokyo station ads
SEOUL, August 19 (AJU PRESS) - The mother of Megumi Yokota, a symbol of Japanese citizens abducted by North Korea decades ago, has launched a public appeal for reunion through digital advertisements at major train stations in and around Tokyo, Kyodo News reported on Sunday. The 15-second video, featuring a family photo and a message from 88-year-old Sakie Yokota, is being displayed at Tokyo, Shinjuku, Ikebukuro and Yokohama stations from Aug. 5 to Sept. 1. The campaign was organized
August 19, 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