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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
August 25, 2024 -
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
August 25, 2024 -
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+.
August 23, 2024 -
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
August 23, 2024 -
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
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Unprecedented heatwave to persist through early September
SEOUL, August 23 (AJU PRESS) - Korea has been experiencing an unprecedented heatwave this summer, with unbearable tropical nights now continuing for over a month. A tropical night is when the lowest temperature does not drop below 25 degrees Celsius after dark. Many Seoul residents had a sleepless night on Friday as the capital region extended its streak of tropical nights to 33. According to the Korea Meteorological Administration (KMA), Seoul had already experienced three oc
August 23, 2024 -
Korean school team wins Japan's prestigious baseball championship
SEOUL, August 23 (AJU PRESS) - A small Korean school in Japan won the island country's annual high school baseball championship for the first time on Friday. Kyoto International Junior and Senior High School defeated Kanto Daiichi High School 2-1 in the final of Koshien, the prestigious baseball tournament held every summer in Hyogo, western Japan. Now in its 106th year, Koshien features only 49 baseball teams out of about 4,000 Japanese high schools that qualify to compete.
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Hanwha Aerospace builds first overseas defense production plant in Australia
SEOUL, August 23 (AJU PRESS) - Hanwha Aerospace has built a manufacturing plant in Australia to produce self-propelled howitzers and armored vehicles, the Korean defense firm announced on Friday. The facility, named the Hanwha Armoured Vehicle Centre of Excellence (H-ACE), is the first overseas production base created by a Korean defense company. Located in Geelong, Victoria, the plant is scheduled to begin mass production of Australian versions of Hanwha's K9 Self-Propelled
August 23, 2024
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S-Oil signs MOU with T'way Air for sustainable aviation fuel supply
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Korea's imports of Chinese EVs surpass 1 trillion won
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Hanwha Ocean commits to strengthening workplace safety following worker fatalities
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PHOTOS: Indian Embassy teases upcoming festival
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Taihan Cable wins first U.S. HVDC contract
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GS Caltex exports commercial-scale bio aviation fuel to Japan
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Samsung launching AI-based washer-dryer in Peru, Argentina
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USFK nominee warns of North Korean missile threats
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India's expanding medical device market presents opportunities for global companies
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UN reports Myanmar junta killed 5,350 civilians since 2021 coup