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K-pop star couple to tie the knot this fall
SEOUL, July 9 (AJU PRESS) - K-pop star couple HyunA and Yong Jun-hyung will get married this fall. The news came just a few months after they admitted their romantic relationship early this year. According to their respective agencies, the two plan a private wedding in Seoul with only close family members and friends in attendance on Oct. 11. Debuted as a member of girl band Wonder Girls in 2007 before joining the now-disbanded girl group 4minute, HyunA has often sparked mixed
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LG Electronics extends sponsorship of NFL's Tennessee Titans
SEOUL, July 9 (AJU PRESS) - LG Electronics has renewed its sponsorship of the NFL's Tennessee Titans for three more years, strengthening its connection with the local community where it operates a key home appliance manufacturing facility, the company said Tuesday. The extension was celebrated at the Titans' training center in Nashville on Monday (local time), attended by LG executives, Titans officials, and former star players. Participants also visited LG's Tennessee f
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Samsung unveils plans to enhance AI chip capability, local ecosystem
SEOUL, July 9 (AJU PRESS) - Samsung Electronics on Tuesday unveiled strategies to enhance its capabilities for manufacturing artificial intelligence chips and support the local semiconductor industry ecosystem. The world’s largest producer of memory chips held its annual Samsung Foundry Forum and Samsung Advanced Foundry Ecosystem (SAFE) Forum at COEX in Seoul. The events focused on its foundry process technology, manufacturing competitiveness and ecosystem enhancement measure
July 9, 2024 -
Russia dismisses S. Korea's warning amid strained relations
SEOUL, July 9 (AJU PRESS) - Russia has responded with diplomatic rhetoric, dismissing Korea's recent warning "not to make any mistakes" that could harm bilateral relations. According to Russia's state-run news agency Ria Novosti, Russia's presidential press secretary Dmitry Peskov said Monday that the Kremlin does not agree with Seoul's approach. "We are supporters of building good relations with all states in the region -- both with [North Kor
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Prosecution questions Kakao founder over alleged stock manipulation
SEOUL, July 9 (AJU PRESS) - The prosecution questioned Kim Beom-su, the founder of Kakao Corp., on Tuesday as part of their investigation into his alleged stock manipulation linked to Kakao's takeover of SM Entertainment last year. Kim appeared before the Seoul Southern District Prosecutors Office in the morning to face a probe on charges of violating the Financial Investment Services and Capital Markets Act. Kim is accused of rigging the stock price of the K-pop agency in Fe
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JobKorea launches job-posting service for foreigners
SEOUL, July 9 (AJU PRESS) - Online recruiting company JobKorea has launched a job-listing service for foreigners seeking job opportunities in Korea. The service, called KLiK (Kickstart Life in Korea), offers job information for foreign nationals in 28 languages, including English, Chinese, French, German and Dutch, the company said Monday. Users can quickly view job listings and company details, set criteria like location, language skills, and visa type, and efficiently browse j
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Opinion: 4 things to watch for as NATO leaders meet in US capital for high-stakes summit
SEOUL, July 9 (AJU PRESS) - When Washington, D.C., last hosted a NATO summit in 1999, the alliance was celebrating a milestone. It was also facing a war in Europe and welcoming new members to the alliance. So there will be a certain feeling of déjà vu in the American capital when leaders from 32 nations meet starting July 9, 2024, to discuss the state of the alliance as it turns 75. Yet the scale of the challenges that NATO faces today, both within and without the o
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Opinion: Starmer's victory - A political revival shadowed by daunting challenges
Karachi, July 09 (AJU PRESS) - In a defining shift for British politics, the center-left Labour Party has clinched a resounding victory, marking its dramatic comeback after a devastating defeat just five years ago. Keir Starmer, the Labour leader and former human rights lawyer, is now the Prime Minister with a staggering majority of around 170 seats, echoing the historic win of Tony Blair in 1997. This remarkable comeback reflects Labour’s appeal with a moderate, centrist platf
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Russian envoy stresses importance of understanding Russo-Korea history to shape better future
SEOUL, July 08 (AJU PRESS) - Russian Ambassador to the Republic of Korea, Georgy Zinoviev, highlighted the significance of understanding the history of Russo-Korean relations and how it influences the future during an event on Monday. Ambassador Zinoviev addressed the past, present, and future of the relationship between Russia and Korea during the opening ceremony of an exhibition designed to commemorate the bilateral Treaty of Friendship and Commerce signed between Russia and Jo
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VISUALS: From Vermeer to Van Gogh: Dutch masterpieces illuminated through light, sound and digital innovation
SEOUL, July 8 (AJU PRESS) - "From Vermeer to Van Gogh: Dutch Masters" is underway at Theatre des Lumieres in Seoul's Walkerhill Hotel & Resort from May 24 to Nov. 24 This immersive exhibition reinterprets the works of Dutch artists Johannes Vermeer, Rembrandt van Rijn, and Vincent van Gogh through light, music and digital technology. The show is divided into 12 segments and lasts 35 minutes. Each segment is paired with lively music, creating a deeply immersive experience fo
July 8, 2024
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Quad leaders condemn North Korea's nuclear, missile programs
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Over 1,500 displaced as heavy rains batter southern provinces
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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