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PHOTOS: Seodaemun Prison echoes Korea's path to liberation
SEOUL, August 14 (AJU PRESS) - On August 15th, South Korea celebrates Liberation Day, marking the end of Japanese colonial rule in 1945. Seodaemun Prison in Seoul, built in 1908, during the Japanese occupation (1910~1945), once held numerous Korean independence activists. Today, it stands as a museum and memorial, its cells and exhibition halls telling stories of resistance and resilience. The prison serves as a powerful reminder of the sacrifices made for Korea's independence and the va
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Century-old Dilkusha House overlooks Seoul as Korea celebrates Liberation Day
SEOUL, August 14 (AJU PRESS) - High on a hill in Jongno District, overlooking central Seoul, stands Dilkusha, a two-story Western-style brick house with a storied past. Over the past century, this house -- whose name means "Heart's Delight" in Persian -- has been called many names, including the "Western people's home," the "red brick house," and the "ghost house." Throughout its existence, Dilkusha has borne witness to Korea's libe
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Moody's upgrades SK hynix's credit outlook
SEOUL, August 14 (AJU PRESS) - International credit rating agency Moody's on Wednesday upgraded SK hynix's outlook from 'Negative' to 'Stable' while maintaining its 'Baa2' corporate credit rating. The agency cited significant improvements in the Korean chipmaker's earnings and cash flow, driven by rising memory prices and the company's competitive edge in AI chip technologies. Moody's expects the positive trend to continue over the next 1
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Iran rejects Western calls to avoid retaliation against Israel
SEOUL, August 14 (AJU PRESS) - Iran has rejected demands from the UK and other Western nations to refrain from retaliating against Israel following the assassination of Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh in Tehran last month. As tensions rise, UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer reached out to Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian in a rare phone call on Monday, urging Iran to "stand down its ongoing threats of a military attack." However, Pezeshkian asserted that retaliation is a "
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Scholars begin one-person protest to demand Hangeul signage at Gwanghwamun
SEOUL, August 14 (AJU PRESS) - In commemoration of Liberation Day which falls on Thursday, the Korean Language Society has started a one-person rally at Gwanghwamun in central Seoul, starting with its chairman Kim Ju-won since Monday. The rally, which continues through the week, is part of the society's efforts to replace the current signage at Gwanghwamun Gate, which is written in Chinese characters, with the Korean alphabet. Lee Dae-ro, an activist promoting Han
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Singapore's economy shows resilience in second quarter
SEOUL, August 14 (AJU PRESS) - Singapore's economy demonstrated robust growth in the second quarter of 2024, expanding by 2.9 percent compared to the same period last year. This figure aligns with the government's initial projection and surpasses market analysts' forecasts. The city-state's trade ministry has adjusted its full-year growth forecast, narrowing the range to 2-3 percent from the previous 1-3 percent. This revision reflects increased confidence in the eco
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Korean battery makers may benefit as EV manufacturers disclose supplier information
SEOUL, August 14 (AJU PRESS) - The Korean government's recommendation for electric vehicle manufacturers to disclose their battery suppliers, following a recent fire incident, is expected to strengthen the position of Korea's top three battery makers, experts said Wednesday. The Korean government announced the measure on Tuesday in response to growing demand for transparency regarding EV batteries, following the August 1 fire in Incheon involving a Mercedes-Benz EV. Th
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BTS' 'Spring Day' garners 1 billion streams on Melon
SEOUL, August 14 (AJU PRESS) - BTS' hit song "Spring Day" has garnered 1 billion views on Melon, Korea's largest online music streaming site, the seven-member boy band's agency Big Hit Music said on Tuesday. Released in February 2017, the song carries a message of hope while waiting to reunite with a distant friend. The lyrics are known to be based on the autobiographical stories of members RM and Suga. The song was an instant hit at the time of its
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PHOTOS: Korean flags fly nationwide to mark Liberation Day
SEOUL, August 14 (AJU PRESS) - Korean national flags are displayed at government buildings, homes, and along streets nationwide on Aug. 15 to commemorate Liberation Day. Korea was liberated from Japanese colonial rule on Aug. 15, 1945, with the end of World War II.
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VISUALS: Dilkusha, home of Albert Taylor who informed world of Korea's March 1 independent movement
SEOUL, August 14 (AJU PRESS) - Dilkusha, also known as the Albert Taylor House, is a two-story Western-style residence in Jongno, Seoul. Built during the Japanese colonial period, it was home to Albert Taylor, an American businessman and journalist, and his wife Mary Linley Taylor. The house reopened March 1, 2021, after restoration following the eviction of 12 low-income households. Taylor came to Korea during the late Korean Empire and Japanese colonial period. AP News appointed him
August 14, 2024
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Battery cell damage from external impact may have caused last month's EV fire: forensic service
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KBS demands apology from Real Madrid after abrupt cancellation of K-pop concert
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PHOTOS: Junior college admission fair opens in Seoul
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Koreans' views toward Japanese improve, survey finds
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Czech Republic optimistic about Korean consortium's bid for nuclear power plant project
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INTERVIEW: Female business leader urges women entrepreneurs to tap global markets
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Opinion: A wake-up call for Scholz and the European Union
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Opinion: Prime Minister's Visit underscores vital Britain ties
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INTERVIEW: Seoul City will boost walkability with new initiative
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Indonesian president among 6 million taxpayers in alleged data leak