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Senior employment in Korea hits all-time high amid aging population
SEOUL, August 26 (AJU PRESS) - Elderly people aged 60 and over accounted for a record high of 22.4 percent of the total workforce in South Korea this year, government data showed Monday. According to the Ministry of SMEs and Startups and Statistics Korea, the average monthly number of employed individuals in the 60-plus age group during the first seven months totaled about 6.4 million. Both their number and proportion in the total workforce were the highest on record. The perce
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Lydia Ko wins her third major, cementing legacy as one of greatest golfers of generation
SEOUL, August 26 (AJU PRESS) - Lydia Ko etched her name into golf history on Sunday, capturing the AIG Women's British Open only weeks after becoming the first golfer to win three consecutive Olympic medals. The victory at the historic St. Andrews Old Course marked Ko's third major championship title. Ko, a 27-year-old New Zealander, closed out the tournament with a 3-under-par 69 in the final round, finishing two strokes ahead of a group tied for second, including Nelly
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Dolphin attacks injure 18 at Japanese beaches this summer
SEOUL, August 26 (AJU PRESS) - A series of dolphin attacks at beaches in Japan's central Fukui Prefecture has resulted in 18 injuries this summer, marking a significant increase from previous years, Kyodo News reported on Sunday. The Tsuruga Coast Guard Office said that the incidents, which began in 2022, have escalated rapidly. Among the injured was an elementary school student whose finger required extensive stitching and a month to heal. Experts suggest that a single Indo-
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OPINION: Polaris Dawn mission to Earth's orbit will test SpaceX's capabilities for commercial space program
SEOUL, August 26 (AJU PRESS) - SpaceX's upcoming Polaris Dawn mission aims to be historic in more ways than one. Polaris Dawn plans to not only orbit Earth higher than any astronauts have in more than 50 years but to also feature the first private spacewalk. It's expected to launch Aug. 27, 2024, and feature a crew of four: the mission's commander, Jared Isaacman; Scott Poteet, a 20-year Air Force veteran pilot; and SpaceX employees Anna Menon and Sarah Gillis. Launching
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Combined national, household debt surpasses 3 quadrillion won
SEOUL, August 25 (AJU PRESS) - South Korea's combined government and household debt surpassed 3 quadrillion won ($2.26 trillion) for the first time, driven by lower tax revenue, increased bond issuance, and aggressive household borrowing for real estate investments, government data showed Sunday. According to the finance ministry and the central bank, the country's combined national and household debt reached a record 3,042 trillion won at the end of the second quarter. T
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Nurses strike to exacerbate healthcare crisis in S. Korea
SEOUL, August 25 (AJU PRESS) - Some 30,000 unionized nurses and medical workers have decided to strike this week, citing demands for higher wages and a normalized medical system amid a prolonged walkout by trainee doctors. The Korean Health and Medical Workers' Union, representing approximately 30,000 nurses and medical workers at 61 hospitals, said over 91 percent of its members supported the strike plan. The union has been urging hospitals to swiftly address the medical vac
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PHOTOS: Apple TV+ releases 'Pachinko' season 2
SEOUL, August 23 (AJU PRESS) - A press conference for "Pachinko" Season 2 was held in Seoul on Friday. The series, adapted from Min Jin Lee's bestselling novel, explores the harsh realities faced by the Korean diaspora in Japan. The Apple TV+ original debuted in March 2022, garnering critical acclaim for its storytelling, cinematography and performances. The first episode of the second season was released Friday on Apple TV+.
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OPINION: Harris delivers warm and strong acceptance speech as Democrats take joy, hope and renewal to electorate
SEOUL, August 23 (AJU PRESS) - In the recent history of convention speeches, Kamala Harris' remarks at the Democratic National Convention in Chicago were relatively short. But they hit all the right notes. Harris was steady, warm, clear and, at times, funny. She reaffirmed all the themes her campaign has established so quickly and thoroughly: freedom, unity, and a vision for a better future. While there were a few moments in the speech that may indicate troubles to come, for
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Laos hosts ASEAN women leaders' summit
SEOUL, August 23 (AJU PRESS) - Laos welcomed women from the Association of Southeast Asian Nations on Thursday for the second day of a Pre-Summit Event preceding the third ASEAN Women Leaders' Summit. Aly Vongnobountham, president of the Lao Women's Union, chaired the meeting. She emphasized the importance of discussing issues like violence against women and economic empowerment to combat poverty. Vongnobountham highlighted the economic impact of unpaid care work, stating
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Biden stresses urgency of Gaza ceasefire in call with Netanyahu
U.S. President Joe Biden talks with reporters before boarding Air Force One at Chicago O'Hare International Airport in Chicago on Aug. 19, 2024. AFP-Yonhap SEOUL, August 23 (AJU PRESS) - President Joe Biden has emphasized the urgent need for a Gaza ceasefire and a hostage release deal in a conversation with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, according to the White House. During the Wednesday call, which included Vice President Kamala Harris, Biden stressed the importance of
August 23, 2024
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UN chief condemns attacks on civilian infrastructure
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Top Chinese lawmaker advocates for stronger ties with Kyrgyzstan's parliament
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Trump to meet Indian prime minister next week
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Chinese official engages in extensive discussions on electric vehicle tariffs
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OPINION: Will exploding pager attack be the spark that ignites Israel-Hezbollah war?
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Bahrain to host 2025 F1 pre-season testing as calendar adjusts for Ramadan
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Thailand approves $5.8 billion cash handout to boost economy
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Sharp unveils electric vehicle prototype with living room-like interior
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Samsung's 'Galaxy Watch5' used in civilian spacewalk project
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SK Group provides $300,000 for Viet Nam's typhoon recovery