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Korea and US move toward materializing MASGA with MoU on shipbuilding
SEOUL, May 09 (AJP) -South Korea and the United States took the first concrete step Friday toward activating the $150 billion “MASGA” shipbuilding package embedded in Seoul’s broader $350 billion U.S. investment pledge, a move that could help ease lingering trade and tariff uncertainties hanging over Korean industries as Washington’s tariff regime faces mounting legal challenges. The U.S. D
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'The King's Warden' dominates 62nd Baeksang Arts Awards with grand prize win
SEOUL, May 09 (AJP) - The historical blockbuster "The King's Warden" swept the 62nd Baeksang Arts Awards on Friday, with lead actor Yoo Hae-jin securing the Grand Prize (Daesang) in the film category. The film, which recently became the second highest-grossing South Korean production of all time with 16.8 million admissions, took home four awards at the ceremony held at COEX in Seoul. Beyond t
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BTS draws 65,000 fans in triumphant Mexico City return after decade-long hiatus
SEOUL, May 09 (AJP) - K-pop giant BTS made a long-awaited return to Mexico City on Friday, performing before a sold-out crowd of 65,000 at the Estadio GNP Seguros. The concert marked the group's first appearance in the Mexican capital since 2017, ending a nearly decade-long wait for local fans. The performance opened with "Hooligan," a track from their latest album Arirang, instantly energizin