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Opinion: French say 'non' to Le Pen's National Rally - but messy coalition government looks likely
SEOUL, July 8 (AJU PRESS) - Sunday's French elections' results are everything except what predictions had forecast. Only days ago, Marine Le Pen's National Rally party was tipped to win. But this weekend it became the clear loser of these French National Assembly elections. The far right National Rally is coming third, behind Macron's centrist Ensemble coalition in second. And in first place, somewhat against the odds, is the three-week-old left-wing alliance the New
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Opinion: What we know about Britain's new prime minister and how he will lead
SEOUL, July 8 (AJU PRESS) - All prime ministers bring their own personality and approach to the job. Each has a different style of leadership, which can shape how things work and what gets done. Herbert Asquith famously summed it up when he said being prime minister is all about "what the holder chooses and is able to make of it." When searching for clues as to how Keir Starmer will choose to be Britain's prime minister, there isn't too much to go on. When asked di
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PHOTOS: Seoul restricts tourist access to historic hanok village
SEOUL, July 05 (AJU PRESS) - In an unprecedented move, Seoul's Jongno District has decided to limit tourist access to the popular Bukchon Hanok Village starting next year, citing concerns over overtourism and residents' quality of life. Starting in March 2025, parts of the picturesque neighborhood in central Seoul, known for its well-preserved traditional Korean houses, or hanok, will be designated as a "special management area" under the Tourism Promotion Act. This deci
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Virtual artist Suvi's sporty-themed photos unveiled ahead of next week's debut
SEOUL, July 5 (AJU PRESS) - Studio Meta-K, the agency behind virtual artist Suvi, released her photos on Friday, showcasing a sporty theme for her upcoming debut single "Suncream." The four photos unveiled on social media capture the vibrant energy of summer, the Korean tech startup said. The 22-year-old virtual singer is scheduled to debut next Thursday with the dance track. In the song, Suvi tells the tale of a mermaid emerging from the sea in search of love, only to
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More Koreans suffer from mental illness, survey reveals
SEOUL, July 5 (AJU PRESS) Seven out of every ten Koreans experienced mental illness such as severe stress, insomnia and depression over the past year, a recent survey reveals. The online survey, conducted by the National Center for Mental Health, polled 3,000 people nationwide aged between 15 and 69 and found that some 73.6 percent suffered from such symptoms, showing an increase of nearly 10 percentage points from 63.9 percent in the same survey in 2022. Despite the increase, o
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Indian Embassy in Korea holds seminar on defense industry cooperation
SEOUL, July 5 (AJU PRESS) - The Embassy of India in Korea has hosted a seminar aimed at promoting defense industry cooperation between the two countries. The India-ROK (Republic of Korea) Defense Industry Cooperation Seminar took place in Seoul on Thursday, in collaboration with the Korea Defense Industry Association (KDIA), the Defense Acquisition Program Administration (DAPA), and the Agency for Defense Development (ADD) from Korea, alongside the Department of Defence Production (
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Expo in Seoul showcases Korea's tourist attractions
SEOUL, July 5 (AJU PRESS) - A tourism expo kicked off its three-day run at COEX in Gangnam, southern Seoul on Thursday. Participated by the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism and the Korea Tourism Organization (KTO), the expo aims to attract tourists from both home and overseas, by showcasing major tourist destinations in Korea and promoting various tour services. With participation from over 120 government agencies, tour operators, and other related companies, the
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Samsung expects over 15-fold increase in second-quarter operating profit amid AI boom
SEOUL, July 5 (AJU PRESS) - Samsung Electronics expects its operating profit to have jumped more than 15-fold in the second quarter, driven by surging demand for memory chips amid the artificial intelligence boom. In its preliminary earnings guidance issued on Friday, the Korean tech giant estimated its operating profit increased by 1452.24 percent year-on-year to 10.4 trillion won during the April-June period, while revenue swelled by 23.31 percent to 74 trillion won, both far exce
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PHOTOS: Seoul International Wine & Spirits Expo Kicks Off at COEX
SEOUL, July 05 (AJU PRESS) - The 2024 Seoul International Wine & Spirits Expo is underway at COEX in Seoul, offering a unique opportunity to taste a wide variety of alcoholic beverages. Launched in 1992, the longest-running liquor industry exhibition in South Korea runs from Thursday to Saturday.
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SK geo centric produces sustainable synthetic fiber
SEOUL, July 5 (AJU PRESS) - SK geo centric Co. has produced polyester from renewable sources in collaboration with six global petrochemical and textile companies, including Finland's Neste and Thailand's Indorama Ventures, the company said Friday. SK geo centric produced renewable para-xylene (PX), a key component in polyester production, using renewable naphtha supplied by Neste. This marks the company's first venture into creating renewable para-xylene, with enough mat
July 5, 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