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OPINION: Korea Exercises Highlight Japan, South Korea and U.S.
KENOSHA, August 21 (AJU PRESS) - South Korea and the United States on August 19 began regular annual military exercises, including operations geared toward North Korea, but this year there is a difference. Japan is a more visible defense partner in the Pacific and beyond This follows directly from a Camp David summit last year hosted by President Biden that included the prime ministers of both Japan and South Korea. The resulting agreement greatly changes the dynamics of the balance
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PHOTOS: Finance Job Fair draws crowds in Seoul
SEOUL, August 21 (AJU PRESS) - The Finance Job Fair 2024 opened on Wednesday for a two-day run at the Dongdaemun Design Plaza (DDP) in Seoul. It is the largest recruitment event in the financial sector in the nation. The eighth annual event features 77 companies, 13 more than last year's edition.
August 21, 2024 -
Türkiye's Presidential Symphony Orchestra to collaborate with Korean pianist for concert in Chuncheon
SEOUL, August 21 (AJU PRESS) - Türkiye's Presidential Symphony Orchestra will collaborate with pianist Kim Hong-gi, who is widely recognized in Europe for his musical talent, for an annual concert held in the eastern province of Gangwon this fall, the Turkish Embassy to Korea said on Wednesday. The Turkish Presidential Symphony Orchestra, established in 1826, is one of the world's oldest symphony orchestras, renowned for its rich history and role in promoting both Tur
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Pita Limjaroenrat, former Thai opposition leader, heads to U.S.
SEOUL, August 21 (AJU PRESS) - Pita Limjaroenrat, the 43-year-old ex-leader of Thailand's Move Forward Party (MFP), is set to leave for the United States following a ban on his political activities. He plans to become a visiting fellow at Harvard Kennedy School, his alma mater, where he will write memoirs and participate in seminars. Pita led the MFP to a surprise victory in last year's election but failed to secure the prime minister position due to opposition from pro-mili
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American R&B star Ne-Yo to hold concert in Seoul this fall
SEOUL, August 21 (AJU PRESS) - American singer-songwriter and singer Ne-Yo will visit Korea for the first time in nine years for a gig in Seoul this fall, concert organizers said on Tuesday. The concert, scheduled for Oct. 16, is part of his tour promoting his eighth album "Self Explanatory," which was released in 2022. The R&B star has already met fans in Australia, New Zealand, Europe, North America, and South America. Initially gaining recognition for songs he co
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CJ to launch Bibigo dumplings at New Zealand supermarkets
SEOUL, August 21 (AJU PRESS) - CJ CheilJedang will launch its Bibigo brand dumplings at New Zealand’s two major supermarket chains, the Korean food company said Wednesday. Its Bibigo Homestyle Mandu Pork Dumplings and Pork & Kimchi Flavored Dumplings will be available in New World and Pak'nSave stores, starting with Auckland in early September. These two products, already available in ethnic markets across Australia and New Zealand, will gradually expand to stores n
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New pilot program to offer classes in rural areas to reduce spending on private crammers
SEOUL, August 21 (AJU PRESS) - Various supplementary classes will be offered to help students alleviate their parents' burden of expenses for private crammers, the Ministry of Education said Wednesday. The new pilot program, run by schools in partnership with local governments, will soon be available in about a dozen provincial cities and other rural areas. According to Statistics Korea, families spent an average of 434,000 won ($325) per student each month on private educatio
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Malaysia, India agree to strengthen economic ties
SEOUL, August 21 (AJU PRESS) - Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim's visit to New Delhi marks a significant step in mending relations with India, which had cooled since 2019. The leaders agreed to expand trade, allow increased migration of Indian workers to Malaysia, and use local currencies for bilateral transactions. This trip, Anwar's first to India since taking office in November 2022, aims to reverse the negative impacts of previous tensions, including reduced palm o
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Robot makes pizza, coffee at high-tech convenience store
SEOUL, August 21 (AJU PRESS) - A new high-tech convenience store operated by G25 is pushing the boundaries of retail automation with robots that make pizza, coffee and ice cream. The 220-square-meter store, called "GroundBlue49," recently opened in Insa-dong, Seoul’s center of traditional culture and arts, the leading convenience store chain said Wednesday. The company plans to use the location as a testbed for commercializing new retail technologies. The store
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Embracing more foreigners can be solution to aging society: presidential aide
SEOUL, August 21 (AJU PRESS) - To address Korea's rapidly aging population and super-low fertility rates, Korea needs to consider embracing more foreign workers, an official from the Presidential Office said on Wednesday. Presidential aide You Hye-mi said in a radio interview, "Utilizing more foreign workers could be an option to counter the country's rapidly shrinking working-age population." "We should establish long-term strategies for the influx of more
August 21, 2024
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Nintendo sues developer of 'Palworld' game for patent infringement
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Korean, Vietnamese authorities bust mobile smishing ring
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LIG Nex1 signs 3.7 trillion won missile deal with Iraq
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Qatar Investment Authority targets new growth in Australia, Korea and Japan
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China launches navigation satellites
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Tata Group, Analog Devices join hands on chip production in India
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China opposes actions infringing on Lebanon's sovereignty and security
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Japanese schoolboy fatally stabbed in China's Shenzhen
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UAE president to visit White House to discuss Gaza war and regional challenges
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OPINION: How Israel's Netanyahu survives in his job