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Indian PM Modi calls for peace prior to Ukraine visit
SEOUL, August 23 (AJU PRESS) - Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi asserted that the Ukraine war should be resolved through dialogue and diplomacy during his meeting with Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk in Warsaw, ahead of his visit to Ukraine, AFP reported. "It is India's strong belief that no problem can be resolved on a battlefield," Modi said on Thursday (local time) in Warsaw. He also expressed his country's support for "dialogue and diplomacy for the r
August 23, 2024 -
Study reveals alarming increase in obesity-related cancers among young Chinese
SEOUL, August 23 (AJU PRESS) - A recent study published on Friday in the Med journal by Cell Press highlights a concerning trend in China's health landscape. Chinese researchers have found that obesity-related cancer rates are rising rapidly, particularly among young adults. The research team, led by Dr. Yang Jinkui, an endocrinologist at Capital Medical University in Beijing, analyzed over 651,000 new cancer diagnoses. Approximately 48 percent of these cases fell into the 12 ca
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China approves first domestic Mpox virus test kit
SEOUL, August 23 (AJU PRESS) - China's medical regulatory body on Thursday has granted market approval for the country's first mpox (formerly known as monkeypox) virus test kit. Developed by Daan Gene, a Guangdong-based diagnostics company, this nucleic acid test kit will be used for in vitro detection of the mpox F3L gene in various sample types. The approval comes as many Chinese companies are developing mpox-related products, with several already receiving EU certificatio
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OPINION: How Canada finally broke its longtime habit of diplomatic engagement with China
SEOUL, August 23 (AJU PRESS) - Canadian Foreign Affairs Minister Mélanie Joly recently met with her Chinese counterpart, Wang Yi, marking the first official visit following a multi-year diplomatic crisis. The resumption of ministerial contact has led some commentators to call for a return to regular bilateral diplomacy between Canada and China since "glimpses of a rainbow appear to be on the horizon" for the relationship. Others have noted that Canadians are stil
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PHOTOS: Hand Arti Korea exhibition showcases handmade crafts in Seoul
SEOUL, August 23 (AJU PRESS) - The Hand Arti Korea Exhibition opened Thursday at COEX in Seoul for a four-day run. Themed "Time for Handmade Crafts," the event features 810 booths from 500 companies, offering a wide range of handmade crafts including sewing, knitting, quilting, ceramics, objets d'art and upcycling. Visitors can explore various categories of handmade items and participate in hands-on workshops. The exhibition's class booths provide opportunities for atten
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7 dead, 12 injured in hotel fire in Bucheon
SEOUL, August 23 (AJU PRESS) - Seven people were killed and a dozen others injured in a fire at a hotel in Bucheon, west of Seoul on Thursday. According to authorities, the fire began around 7:39 p.m. (1039 GMT) on the eighth floor of the nine-story building and quickly spread to the upper floor, generating thick smoke. The blaze was fully extinguished at 10:26 p.m., nearly three hours later. Toxic fumes were attributed to the main cause of the casualties. Initial investigations
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PHOTOS: South Korea conducts nationwide civil defense training
SEOUL, August 22 (AJU PRESS) - South Korea conducted a nationwide civil defense drill on Thursday to enhance citizens' preparedness for potential air raids. The 20-minute exercise began at 2 p.m. with the sounding of an air raid siren. Participants quickly evacuated to nearby designated civil defense shelters, where they remained for 15 minutes. Vehicles on some major streets were halted for five minutes as part of the drill.
August 22, 2024 -
INTERVIEW: Entrepreneur calls for greater efforts to attract foreign talent
SEOUL, August 22 (AJP) – South Korea should reform its restrictive immigration policies and conservative business culture to attract more international workers, which is key to addressing looming labor shortages in the rapidly aging country, a study abroad entrepreneur said. Kim Jong-min, CEO of HeyKorea Ventures Inc., said that many Korean companies are employing foreign workers primarily to cut costs or for appearances of diversity, rather than integrating their cont
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PHOTOS: Homeplus workers take to the streets
SEOUL, August 22 (AJU PRESS) - Workers of Homeplus, a megastore franchise in Korea, protested against the company's potential split-sale outside MBK Partners' headquarters in Jongno, Seoul, on Aug. 22, 2024. The demonstration comes as MBK Partners, the owner of Homeplus, is reportedly preparing to sell off Homeplus Express, the company's supermarket chain brand. Union members also criticized MBK Partners for failing to fulfill a 1 trillion won investment that was promised when it
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PHOTOS: S. Koreans seek renewable energy option for homes
SEOUL, August 22 (AJU PRESS) - To promote Energy Day and the constitutional appeal, activists held a demonstration and press conference outside the Korea Electric Power Corporation's Seoul headquarters on Aug. 22. On Energy Day, 41 plaintiffs filed a constitutional appeal against laws that allow general and industrial electricity users to purchase renewable energy but exclude residential consumers. South Korean people who use electricity for private purposes are not given options to ch
August 22, 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