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Two dozen descendants of independence fighters granted Korean nationality ahead of Liberation Day
SEOUL, August 13 (AJU PRESS) - About two dozen of descendants of Korean independence fighters were granted Korean nationality, according to the Ministry of Justice. In commemoration of the 79th anniversary of Liberation Day which falls on Thursday, the ministry held a ceremony to honor the sacrifices of those who fought for Korea's independence during Japanese rule (1910~1945). Of the 27 descendants granted Korean nationality, 14 are from Russia, 11 from China, one each from
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Kakao Pay probed for sharing millions of users' data with Alipay
SEOUL, August 13 (AJU PRESS) - Korea's financial regulator said Tuesday Kakao Pay, the online payment arm of tech giant Kakao Corp., has been transferring personal credit information of millions of customers to China’s Alipay without consent for over six years. According to the Financial Supervisory Service (FSS), the company has shared data of 40.45 million users, totaling 54.2 billion pieces of personal credit information, with Alipay since April 2018. The regulator i
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PHOTOS: Seoul's Han River Park pools offer night swimming this summer
SEOUL, August 13 (AJU PRESS) - Seoul’s popular Han River Park swimming pools are extending their hours for night operations this summer. From July 24 to August 18, the pools at Ttukseom, Yeouido, Jamwon, Nanji and Jamsil will remain open until 10 p.m. The five locations along the Han River, which bisects the Korean capital, attract an average of 4,000 visitors daily during the summer months. The initiative aims to provide more recreational options for Seoul’s residents and
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Cannes-acclaimed director Park Chan-wook to reunite with Lee Byung-hun for new film
SEOUL, August 13 (AJU PRESS) - Director Park Chan-wook is set to begin shooting his new film later this week, the film's distributor CJ ENM said on Tuesday. The film, tentatively called "No Other Choice," is based on American writer Donald E. Westlake's novel "The Ax." Its story revolves around an office worker, played by actor Lee Byung-hun, who struggles to support his family as a breadwinner after suddenly losing his job. The film marks Park's r
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CJ CheilJedang reports double-digit profit growth on overseas food sales
SEOUL, August 13 (AJU PRESS) - Korean food and bio company CJ CheilJedang announced on Tuesday that its second-quarter operating profit rose 14.1 percent year-on-year to 269 billion won ($196 million), marking the third consecutive quarter of profit growth. Sales increased 0.3 percent to 7.239 trillion won, while net income increased 16 percent to 147.8 billion won. The company's overseas food business showed strong performance, with sales in Europe surging 57 percent as it
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Vietnam to offer electric vehicle charging incentives
SEOUL, August 13 (AJU PRESS) - The Vietnamese government is set to introduce electricity subsidies for electric vehicle (EV) charging stations, aiming to boost adoption and meet its energy transition goals, Reuters reported. This initiative, part of Vietnam's commitment to carbon neutrality by 2050, is scheduled for submission to central authorities by mid-September. Currently, the Southeast Asian nation hosts over 150,000 EV charging ports, with VinFast, a domestic EV manufactu
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Hydraulic failure forces cargo jet's emergency landing at Tokyo's Narita
SEOUL, August 13 (AJU PRESS) - An Atlas Air Boeing 747 cargo aircraft executed an emergency landing at Tokyo's Narita International Airport early Tuesday, prompting the closure of one of the airport's two runways for several hours, the Japan Times reported. The incident occurred when the Los Angeles-bound freighter encountered hydraulic system complications shortly after takeoff. "The aircraft returned safely to Narita at 1:10 a.m. local time, with all seven crew member
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Netizens divided over India's new law penalizing men for breaking marriage promises after sexual relations
SEOUL, August 13 (AJU PRESS) - India's introduction of a law that imposes up to 10 years in prison and fines on men who promise marriage, engage in sexual relations, and subsequently withdraw from the commitment has sparked mixed reactions among netizens. The law, implemented by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in July, replaces India's 164-year-old penal code from the colonial period, according to CNN's report on Saturday. The Indian government reportedly introduced this
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Private equity firm to acquire controlling stake in Chorokbaem Media
SEOUL, August 13 (AJU PRESS) - Q Capital Partners, a private equity firm, has signed a deal to acquire a controlling stake in Chorokbaem Media, a drama and animation production company. Chorokbaem, known for popular dramas such as "My Mister," "All In" and "The Slave Hunters," said in a regulatory filing Tuesday that Q Capital agreed to purchase about 9.617 million shares for 180 billion won ($137 million). Upon completion of the transaction, expecte
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China unveils plan to unify carbon emission measurement methods
SEOUL, August 13 (AJU PRESS) - China has announced a comprehensive strategy to standardize carbon emission calculations across vital industries last week, supporting its carbon reduction objectives. The initiative, jointly issued by the National Development and Reform Commission, State Administration for Market Regulation, and Ministry of Emergency Management on Aug. 8, aims to publish 70 national standards on various aspects of carbon management by the close of 2024. These standard
August 13, 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