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Thai legal action planned over invasive fish species
SEOUL, August 12 (AJU PRESS) - Lawyers in Thailand are preparing to file a lawsuit against private companies and government agencies responsible for the unchecked spread of blackchin tilapia, said The Bangkok Post. This invasive species from West Africa has rapidly proliferated in Thai waterways, causing significant ecological and economic damage. The Lawyers Council of Thailand is spearheading the legal action, setting up registration booths for affected fish farmers in Samut Songk
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Samsung Electronics ranks 14th globally in AI research
SEOUL, August 12 (AJU PRESS) - Samsung Electronics ranked 14th worldwide in producing high-quality research papers on artificial intelligence (AI), according to a U.S. study. The analysis of AI publications from the past decade, conducted by Georgetown University's Center for Security and Emerging Technology (CSET), found Google's parent company Alphabet leading with 3,374 highly cited papers, followed by Microsoft, Meta and IBM. Samsung contributed 293 papers, becoming t
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Korean Army tests 4-legged robot for counter-terrorism operations
SEOUL, August 12 (AJU PRESS) - The South Korean Army has deployed a four-legged walking robot for counter-terrorism operations on a trial basis for the first time, the Defense Acquisition Program Administration (DAPA) said Monday. Hyundai Rotem and Rainbow Robotics participated in developing the system, which was completed on Aug. 5, two years after it was selected for the military's rapid pilot program in August 2022. The robot can move at speeds exceeding 4 kilometers per hour an
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U.S. deploys missile submarine as tensions escalate
SEOUL, August 12 (AJU PRESS) - U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin has directed a guided missile submarine to the Middle East and expedited the deployment of the USS Abraham Lincoln aircraft carrier strike group to the region, according to a Defense Department announcement on Sunday. These actions follow heightened tensions in the Middle East, particularly after the assassinations of Hamas political leader Ismail Haniyeh in Tehran and a senior Hezbollah commander in Beirut. In respo
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Powerful Typhoon Maria hits eastern Japan, prompting widespread flood warnings
SEOUL, August 12 (AJU PRESS) - A powerful typhoon made landfall in Iwate Prefecture on Monday, marking the first such occurrence in Japan this year. The Japan Meteorological Agency has issued warnings of potential record-breaking rainfall as the storm traverses the country's northeastern region during the annual Bon summer holiday period, the Kyoto News reported. Some areas in Iwate have already received nearly twice the average monthly rainfall for August due to this slow-movin
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Song by K-pop band with hearing impairment released to cheer for athletes at Paris Paralympics
SEOUL, August 12 (AJU PRESS) - Three-member boy band Big Ocean released their new song on Sunday, to coincide with the Summer Paralympics in Paris later this month. Released on Aug. 11, "Slow," an upbeat track with acoustic guitar and drums featuring sign language, aims to "convey hopeful messages to youngsters including athletes participating in the upcoming Paralympics," according to their agency. The first K-pop band with all three members having hearing im
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LG Chem's flame-retardant plastic earns top-tier US certification
SEOUL, August 12 (AJU PRESS) - LG Chem, a leading Korean chemical company, said Monday that its new flame-retardant plastic material has achieved top-tier certification in U.S. safety standards. The company's PFAS-free flame-retardant PC/ABS compound, developed in the first half of 2024, has received the highest V-0 rating in the UL94 flame-retardant test, a U.S. certification standard. The new material, made with recycled plastic, is free from perfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS
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Kim Jong-un blames S. Korea to divert public attention from flood damage
SEOUL, August 12 (AJU PRESS) - North Korean leader Kim Jong-un's recent harsh tirade against South Korea is a deliberate attempt to shift the focus of flood-damaged people away from their devastated situation, the Ministry of Unification here suggests. During an inspection of flood-hit areas in North Pyongan Province, Kim labeled South Korea a "trash country" and accused its media of spreading "malicious propaganda." According to North Korea's state-
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Shinsegae Department Store to launch Korea's first Prada Beauty store
SEOUL, August 12 (AJU PRESS) - Shinsegae Department Store said Monday that it will open Korea's first Prada Beauty store at its Gangnam branch in southern Seoul on Aug. 20. The luxury brand, established in 1913, is known for its refined aesthetics and creativity in fashion. Before the official launch, a pop-up store will operate from Aug. 9 to 25. Visitors can explore makeup, skincare and fragrance lines, receive touch-up services, and participate in membership benefits and
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Spike in violence in Korea reflects growing political polarization and social divisions
SEOUL, August 12 (AJU PRESS) - Random attacks and other extreme forms of protest against political figures and opposing groups are on the rise and becoming increasingly violent in recent years. These incidents often stem from individuals who resort to violence to express their discontent or opposition, often targeting those they perceive as enemies. The rise in such incidents is a disturbing trend, reflecting heightened political polarization, factionalism and broader social divisio
August 12, 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