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Top security officials of South Korea, US, Japan discuss NK troop deployment to Russia
SEOUL, October 26 (AJP) - Top national security officials from South Korea, the United States, and Japan expressed deep concern on Saturday about North Korea's deployment of troops to Russia. In a trilateral meeting in Washington D.C., South Korean National Security Advisor Shin Won-sik, U.S. National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan, and Japanese National Security Advisor Takeo Akiba discussed the issue, along with other regional security matters. "The national securit
October 26, 2024 -
Veteran actress Kim Soo-mi dies at 75
SEOUL, October 25 (AJP) - Veteran actress Kim Soo-mi died of cardiac arrest on Friday. She was 75. According to police, Kim was found unconscious at her home by her son early in the morning and was rushed to a hospital, where she was pronounced dead upon arrival. Kim, who is known for her signature TV role as a warm-hearted rural grandmother, had been hospitalized several times since May this year. She was advised to rest for a while due to accumulated fatigue from her busy wo
October 25, 2024 -
VISUALS: Extreme sports festival kicks off at Gwanghwamun
SEOUL, October 25 (AJP) - The inaugural Seoul Extreme Sports Festival opened Friday at Gwanghwamun Square, featuring breaking, skateboarding and BMX competitions. The event features the Seoul International Breaking Battle (SIBB), where international b-boys, including Paris Olympics qualifiers from Ukraine and Belgium, compete against local performers in one-on-one battles. The festival, running through Saturday, also offers free skateboarding lessons and extreme sports experiences in a speci
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South Korea, U.S. defense chiefs to hold talks in Washington
SEOUL, October 25 (AJP) - Defense officials from South Korea and the U.S. will gather for talks in Washington next week, the Ministry of National Defense here said on Friday. The annual Security Consultative Meeting (SCM) slated for next Wednesday at the Pentagon will be the first in-person meeting between South Korean Defense Minister Kim Yong-hyun and his U.S. counterpart Lloyd Austin since Kim's appointment in early September. The main agenda of the meeting will be
October 25, 2024 -
North Korean troops in Russia are Moscow's 'business,' Putin says
SEOUL, October 25 (AJP) - Russian President Vladimir Putin on Thursday tacitly admitted to North Korea's alleged troop deployment to Russia to support its war in Ukraine, describing the matter as Moscow's "business." The Kremlin had previously dismissed reports of North Korean troop deployment as "fake news." When asked about satellite images showing North Korean troops' movements at the BRICS summit in Kazan, he said, "Images are a serious th
October 25, 2024 -
LG Electronics heat pump to win innovation award at US expo
SEOUL, October 25 (AJP) - LG Electronics announced Friday its residential heat pump system was selected as the winner of an innovation award to be presented at the 2025 AHR Expo, North America's largest heating, ventilation and air conditioning convention. The heat pump system, which maintains 100 percent heating performance in temperatures as low as minus 25 degrees Celsius, was recognized by the American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE)
October 25, 2024 -
PHOTOS: Korea observes Dokdo Day
SEOUL, October 25 (AJP) - South Korea observed Dokdo Day on Friday, marking the anniversary of a royal proclamation asserting sovereignty over the easternmost islets. North Gyeongsang Province established the observance in 2005 to reinforce South Korea's sovereignty over the rocky outcroppings in waters between Korea and Japan. The date commemorates Emperor Gojong's 1900 imperial edict, which proclaimed the islands as part of Korean territory.
October 25, 2024 -
Hyundai Mobis posts 31.6% jump in Q3 operating profit
SEOUL, October 25 (AJP) - South Korean auto parts maker Hyundai Mobis Co. reported on Friday that its operating profit increased by 31.6 percent year-on-year to 908.6 billion won ($669.5 million) in the third quarter, driven by high-margin core component sales and cost reduction measures. Revenue fell by 1.6 percent to 14 trillion won, with the module and core parts manufacturing division experiencing a 4.5 percent decline to 10.94 trillion won, impacted by the slowdown in EV demand
October 25, 2024 -
Old movies make comeback to theaters with nostalgic appeal
SEOUL, October 25 (AJP) - Classic movies are making a comeback in theaters at a time when nearly every film is readily available at home through streaming services. Possibly drawn by the immersive allure of big screens along with the sheer magic of shared cinematic experiences, an increasing number of moviegoers are returning to theaters to rediscover classic films. Ha Min-ji, 24, recently watched the 2004 American romantic drama "The Notebook." She was among around 66,000
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Cyclonic storm makes landfall on eastern Indian coast
SEOUL, October 25 (AJP) - Cyclonic Storm Dana made landfall on India's Odisha coast on Thursday night. Odisha's coastal districts experienced a sudden surge in wind speeds, reaching 100 to 110 km/h, accompanied by extremely heavy rainfall. Although there were reports of uprooted trees, no major damage or casualties have been reported so far. According to the Indian Meteorological Department (IMD), the storm is expected to intensify, with gusts reaching up to 120 km/h.
October 25, 2024
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PHOTOS: Red Cross holds charity bazaar in Seoul
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South Korean man held in China on alleged espionage charges
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VISUALS: Korea marks 2nd anniversary of Halloween crowd crush
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Rosé of BLACKPINK makes top 10 entry on Billboard singles chart
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Israel's allies call on Israel to rethink proposed ban on UNRWA's vital aid
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North Korea's troops in Russia moving to frontlines, spy agency speculates
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POSCO, JSW Group to build steel mill in eastern India
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Egypt to lead ceasefire mediation amid Israel-Hamas conflict
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North Korean foreign minister travels to Russia amid deepening military ties
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Zelensky warns of 12,000 North Korean troops in Russia 'soon'