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PHOTOS: Global Baby Fair showcases latest childcare trends in Seoul
SEOUL, August 9 (AJU PRESS) - The 2024 Global Baby Fair, an exhibition focused on products and services for infants and young children, opened Thursday at COEX in Seoul. The four-day event, running through Sunday, showcases popular brands related to pregnancy, childbirth, childcare products and early childhood education. Visitors can also explore various events and programs designed for both youngsters and parents. The fair aims to provide attendees with the latest information and trend
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PHOTOS: 'Parasite' film location embroiled in redevelopment dispute
SEOUL, August 9 (AJU PRESS) - Ahyeon 1-dong in Mapo-gu, Seoul, served as the backdrop for the Oscar-winning film "Parasite" (2019). The district preserves glimpses of old Seoul while grappling with substandard living conditions. Characterized by extremely steep slopes, many dwellings lack adequate sunlight due to the cramped spaces between buildings. In 2022, the area was designated for secondary public redevelopment. However, two years
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Diplomatic pressure mounts for Israel-Hamas ceasefire
SEOUL, August 9 (AJU PRESS) - Qatar, Egypt, and the United States have jointly urged Israel and Hamas to swiftly resume negotiations aimed at establishing a ceasefire in the Gaza Strip. This appeal follows Israel's ongoing bombardment of the region, which has resulted in the deaths of nearly 40,000 Palestinians and heightened concerns about a broader regional conflict. In a joint statement released on Thursday, the three nations called for Israel and Hamas to "urgently resu
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Opinion: Cancellation of Taylor Swift's Eras Tour shows is the latest incident in long history of concert terrorism
SEOUL, August 9 (AJU PRESS) - Taylor Swift's Eras' Tour concerts in Vienna, scheduled for August 8–10, have been cancelled due to a foiled terrorist plot. The events were expected to draw around 65,000 attendees each night. Two suspects have been arrested. The main suspect is a 19-year-old Austrian citizen who is believed to have pledged allegiance to Islamic State last month. Authorities found chemical substances in his possession and noted that he had been radicalize
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Kim Yu-jin wins gold in taekwondo, 13th for South Korea in Paris
SEOUL, August 09 (AJU PRESS) - Kim Yu-jin of South Korea captured the gold medal in the women’s -57-kilogram taekwondo competition at the Paris Olympics on Thursday. The unseeded Kim defeated four of the top five ranked fighters in the weight class to claim the title. Facing world No. 2 Nahid Kiani of Iran in the final, Kim dominated the match, winning a decisive 2-0 decision. The South Korean’s speed, precision, and tactical acumen proved too much for the Iranian cha
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Golfer Park In-bee falls short in bid for IOC role
SEOUL, August 8 (AJU PRESS) - Golfer Park In-bee failed to secure a seat on the International Olympic Committee Athletes' Commission. According to voting results announced by the IOC on Thursday, Park's name was not among the four newly elected members who will serve for eight years on the 23-member commission. A total of 29 candidates including Park campaigned for the role with the top four being selected in a vote by some 10,000 athletes competing at the Summer Olympics
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Brutal murder ignites debate on bladed weapon regulations in Korea
SEOUL, August 7 (AJU PRESS) - On the night of July 30, a man wielding a katana, a traditional Japanese sword, attacked a 43-year-old father of two who was returning home from a smoke break at a Seoul apartment complex. The victim, suffering from severe gashes, fled in terror as the assailant pursued him for over 30 meters. Tragically, he succumbed to his injuries before reaching medical care. This grisly incident, the third murder case involving a katana since 2021, has ignited a he
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Electrical issues caused over 50 percent of underground parking fires, report reveals
SEOUL, August 8 (AJU PRESS) - More than half of car fires in underground parking lots over the past decade were caused by electrical problems, according to a report released Thursday by the Seoul Metropolitan Fire & Disaster Headquarters. Between 2013 and 2022, 1,399 fires were reported in underground parking lots, with 611 of these incidents (47.7 percent) involving vehicles. Among these vehicle fires, 324 cases (53 percent) were attributed to electrical issues such as overload
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Opinion: Russia's Relentless Suppression of Free Expression
KENOSHA, August 08 (AJU PRESS) - The release of targeted journalist Evan Gershkovich of "The Wall Street Journal" and 15 others politically imprisoned in Russia is cause for relief and rejoicing. Eight prisoners held in the West, including a murderer, were also released in the largest such exchange since the Cold War. Gershkovich represents a highly respected, influential-news organization. He also personifies Russia dictator’s Vladimir Putin’s long-term repr
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Seoul ponders if N. Korean athletes' acceptance of Samsung phones violates UN sanctions
SEOUL, August 8 (AJU PRESS) - South Korea will figure out whether North Korean athletes participating at the Summer Olympics in Paris, France violate United Nations Security Council resolutions by accepting smartphones from Samsung Electronics, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) said Thursday. Samsung, the official sponsor of this year's Olympics, provided its special edition "Galaxy Z Flip 6" foldable smartphones to all athletes and personnel participating in the
August 8, 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