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Viral video captures passenger's fall amid crowd surge
Spirit of Mumbai Kinda Kalesh pic.twitter.com/Y0D8Fzq17M — Ghar Ke Kalesh (@gharkekalesh) August 5, 2024 SEOUL, August 7 (AJU PRESS) - A video of a first-class passenger in Mumbai falling while trying to exit a train amid a crowd forcing their way in has gone viral, with no one coming to his aid. Posted on Monday on X, formerly known as Twitter, the video captures a man struggling to get out as the train stops. As soon as the train arrives, people on the platform rush to boa
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Jeon Do-yeon shines in restrained revenge noir
SEOUL, August 7 (AJU PRESS) -Actress Jeon Do-yeon demonstrated her versatility once again with her new film "Revolver," which hit local theaters this week. The revenge film revolves around a former cop, played by Jeon, who becomes embroiled in a corruption scandal and serves two years in prison instead of villains, lured by a hefty payout. Upon her release, she discovers that she has been betrayed and her promised rewards have vanished, leading her on a desperate chase to
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Japan, Mongolia near accord on military hardware exchange
SEOUL, August 7 (AJU PRESS) - Japan and Mongolia are on the verge of finalizing an agreement to facilitate the reciprocal transfer of military hardware, the Japan Times reported on Tuesday. Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida and Mongolian President Ukhnaa Khurelsukh are anticipated to broach the subject during their forthcoming summit in Ulaanbaatar, the capital of Mongolia, later this month, the report said citing Japanese government sources. Tokyo aspires to ratify the accor
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Trial ferry service along Han River available for commuters this fall
SEOUL, August 7 (AJU PRESS) - Seoulites will be able to use a ferry service connecting key locations along the Han River this fall. The Seoul Metropolitan Government said Tuesday that the service will be available on a trial basis in October with full operations slated for March next year. The new transportation service, which was delayed from the city's previous plan to improve safety, aims to ease traffic congestion during busy rush hours and also attract tourists by offeri
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AI patent registrations by major Korean companies more than triple this year
SEOUL, August 7 (AJU PRESS) - The number of artificial intelligence (AI)-related patents registered by South Korea’s large companies with local authorities more than tripled this year, data showed Wednesday. According to a survey by CEO Score, a local research institution focused on business corporations, 111 major companies have registered 1,503 AI patents with the Korean Intellectual Property Office as of last month, up 273 percent from 403 last year. Samsung Electroni
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Korea sees surge in new COVID variant cases
SEOUL, August 7 (AJU PRESS) - Infections with a new variant of coronavirus has been surged recently, the Korea Disease Control and Prevention Agency (KCDA) said Wednesday. According to the agency, some 465 patients were hospitalized due to COVID-19 in the fourth week of July doubling the previous week's tally of 226 cases. KCDA has identified a variant called KP.3, known for its immune evasion capabilities. COVID-related hospitalizations had been declining since peaking in
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Coupang posts first operating loss in eight quarters despite record revenue
SEOUL, August 07 (AJU PRESS) - South Korea's e-commerce giant Coupang reported its first operating loss in eight quarters, despite surpassing 10 trillion won ($7.2 billion) in quarterly revenue for the first time. In its second-quarter earnings report filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission on Wednesday, Coupang's revenue was 10.03 trillion won, up 30 percent from the same period in 2023. The company, listed on the New York Stock Exchange, reported an opera
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New compound may block coronavirus entry into cells
SEOUL, August 7 (AJU PRESS) - Korean scientists have discovered a compound that could potentially block the entry of coronaviruses and other viruses into human cells. The compound, named UNI418, regulates genome homeostasis and maintains a stable immune system to inhibit virus infiltration, according to the Ulsan National Institute of Science and Technology (UNIST) on Wednesday. The findings were published online in the Nature Publishing Group's journal Experimental & Mol
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Korea logs largest current account surplus in nearly 7 years, driven by chip exports
SEOUL, August 7 (AJU PRESS) - South Korea posted the largest current account surplus in six years and nine months in June, driven by strong semiconductor exports, the Bank of Korea said Wednesday. The current account balance recorded a surplus of $12.26 billion in the month, the largest since the $12.34 billion surplus in September 2017. The cumulative surplus for the first half of 2024 was $37.73 billion, up from $1.15 billion in the same period last year. Exports totaled $
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China provides $3 million in aid to UN agency for Gaza relief
SEOUL, August 7 (AJU PRESS) -China made a donation of $3 million last week to the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA) to assist with urgent humanitarian efforts in Gaza. A contribution agreement was signed between Zeng Jixin, who heads the Office of the People's Republic of China to the State of Palestine, and Antonia Marie De Meo, Deputy Commissioner General (Operational Support) of the UNRWA, according to a statement from the
August 7, 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