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Samsung showcases glasses-free 3D monitor at German gaming fair
SEOUL, August 21 (AJU PRESS) - Samsung Electronics is showcasing its latest gaming monitors, including a glasses-free 3D display model, at gamescom 2024 in Germany. The world's biggest gaming exhibition opened in Cologne on Wednesday (local time) for a five-day run with about 1,400 companies participating. The Korean tech giant has set up its largest-ever exhibition space, spanning 800 square meters. At the forefront of its offerings is the Odyssey 3D, which won the Best o
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Oil prices hit two-week low amid Middle East tensions ease and China's economy slowdown
SEOUL, August 21 (AJU PRESS) - Oil prices fell by approximately 1 percent on Tuesday, hitting a two-week low as fears of Middle East supply disruptions eased. This followed Israel's agreement to a proposal addressing issues blocking a ceasefire in Gaza. Additionally, economic weakness in China further dampened fuel demand. Brent crude futures for October dropped 46 cents, or 0.6 percent, to $77.20 per barrel. Similarly, U.S. West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude for September deli
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Japanese students call for nuclear disarmament at U.N. conference
SEOUL, August 21 (AJU PRESS) - A delegation of 22 Japanese high school students attended the United Nations disarmament conference in Geneva on Tuesday, submitting signatures advocating for the abolition of nuclear weapons, Kyodo News reported. The students, aged 15 to 18, were selected as peace ambassadors by a Nagasaki-based civic organization. They met with Carolyne-Melanie Regimbal, chief of service at the U.N. Office for Disarmament Affairs' Geneva branch, to present their
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Korea to provide 1.6 trillion won in financial support to vendors hit by e-commerce payment delays
SEOUL, August 21 (AJU PRESS) - The Korean government on Wednesday announced a 1.6 trillion won ($1.2 billion) financial support package to assist vendors affected by payment delays from e-commerce platforms Tmon and WeMakePrice. The decision was unveiled during an economic ministers' meeting held to discuss measures to address the ongoing crisis. The government estimates the total amount of overdue payments at 818.8 billion won. The support measures include low-interest lo
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U.S. accuses Iran of cyber attacks on presidential campaigns
SEOUL, August 21 (AJU PRESS) - The United States has accused Iran of orchestrating cyber attacks on the presidential campaigns of Kamala Harris and Donald Trump and conducting influence operations intended to exacerbate political divisions among American voters. This marks the first time that the U.S. government has directly assigned blame to Iran amid growing concerns about foreign interference in U.S. elections. In a joint statement released on Monday, the FBI, the Office of the D
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China further relaxes foreign investment restrictions, vows to promote services trade
SEOUL, August 21 (AJU PRESS) -An executive meeting of the State Council, presided over by Premier Li Qiang, reviewed and approved several key documents on Monday. This included the 2024 edition of the special administrative measures (negative list) for foreign investment access, as well as guidelines on promoting the high-quality development of services trade through high-level opening up. According to the updated negative list, China will further relax restrictions on foreign in
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Number of workers at mom-and-pop businesses rises as young people abandon job searches
SEOUL, August 21 (AJU PRESS) - The number of workers at their own mom-and-pop businesses continues to surge, as a growing number of young people abandon job searches altogether amid a tough job market, Statistics Korea said Wednesday. The number of unpaid family workers in their 20s reached 37,749 last month, up 9,743 or an increase of 34.8 percent from the same month last year. This upward trend reflects a significant shift in the labor market. An unpaid family worker is defined
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China unveils plan to enhance business environment in Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei region
SEOUL, August 21 (AJU PRESS) -China's top economic planning agency has introduced on Monday a three-year action plan to create a world-class business environment in the Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei region, with a particular focus on the Xiong'an New Area. Over the next three years, the plan aims to remove barriers impeding the flow and allocation of production factors, improve services for trade, investment and government affairs, and lower institutional transaction costs in the re
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Yuhan's Leclaza becomes first Korean-developed cancer drug to receive U.S. FDA approval
SEOUL, August 21 (AJU PRESS) - Yuhan Corp.'s lung cancer treatment has been authorized by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the Korean pharmaceutical company said on Tuesday. The combination therapy of Yuhan Corp.'s Leclaza and Johnson & Johnson's Rybrevant has been approved for the first-line treatment of adults with locally advanced or metastatic non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) whose tumors have epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR) exon 19 deletion
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PHOTOS: Namdaemun Market offers charm of traditional Korean shopping
SEOUL, August 21 (AJU PRESS) - Nestled in the heart of Seoul, Namdaemun Market is a must-visit destination for those seeking to experience traditional Korean shopping culture. The 600-year-old market boasts a diverse array of goods catering to both locals and tourists. The market’s wide selection, ranging from clothing and groceries to electronics, reflects its long history as a commercial center in the capital. Many foreign visitors frequent the market in search of Korean specia
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