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China, Philippines clash again in South China sea
SEOUL, August 19 (AJU PRESS) - China and the Philippines confronted each other in the South China Sea again on Monday, with the Chinese Coast Guard accusing Philippine vessels of intentionally colliding with a Chinese ship near Scarborough Shoal, which China calls Xianbin Reef. China claimed two Philippine Coast Guard ships illegally entered the area without permission. One vessel reportedly ignored warnings and deliberately collided with a Chinese ship in what China described as an
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Yasukuni Shrine in Tokyo targeted by graffiti again
SEOUL, August 19 (AJU PRESS) - Tokyo's controversial Yasukuni Shrine was hit by another graffiti attack early Monday, prompting a police investigation, Kyodo News reported. A shrine employee discovered Chinese characters and Latin alphabet letters, including the word 'toilet' in Chinese, written in black on a stone pillar at the entrance around 3:50 a.m. local time. The incident follows a similar defacement in June, when the word 'toilet' was spray-painted in red
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Mother of Japanese abductee appeals for reunion via Tokyo station ads
SEOUL, August 19 (AJU PRESS) - The mother of Megumi Yokota, a symbol of Japanese citizens abducted by North Korea decades ago, has launched a public appeal for reunion through digital advertisements at major train stations in and around Tokyo, Kyodo News reported on Sunday. The 15-second video, featuring a family photo and a message from 88-year-old Sakie Yokota, is being displayed at Tokyo, Shinjuku, Ikebukuro and Yokohama stations from Aug. 5 to Sept. 1. The campaign was organized
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Cholera epidemic and floods deepen Sudan's humanitarian crisis
SEOUL, August 19 (AJU PRESS) - Sudan is currently facing a cholera outbreak that has claimed the lives of nearly two dozen people and affected hundreds more in recent weeks, according to health authorities. Health Minister Haitham Mohamed Ibrahim reported on Sunday that the outbreak has resulted in at least 22 deaths, with 354 confirmed cases of cholera detected across the conflict-ridden country. The cholera epidemic was officially declared on Saturday, attributed to contaminated d
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Famine threatens Yemen as malnutrition escalates, UN Warns
SEOUL, August 19 (AJU PRESS) - Acute malnutrition is rapidly worsening in Yemen, with the threat of famine looming in four districts, according to the United Nations. A report released on Sunday by the UN's Integrated Food Security Phase Classification (IPC) Technical Group, focusing on government-controlled areas in Yemen, highlighted that the most severe cases are emerging along the Red Sea coast in the war-torn nation. Yemen, one of the poorest countries in the Arabian Pe
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Pressure mounts on Netanyahu for Gaza ceasefire
SEOUL, August 16 (AJU PRESS) - Reports suggest that Israel's top defense officials are urging Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to agree to a ceasefire in Gaza. The situation has grown increasingly dire since the last negotiations in Qatar, with families of Israeli hostages in Gaza seeing this as the "final chance" to save their loved ones. In Gaza, the Hamas-run health ministry claims over 40,000 people have been killed since the conflict began, a figure referenced by bo
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Shinawatra set to become Thailand's youngest prime minister, continuing family legacy
SEOUL, August 16 (AJU PRESS) - Paetongtarn Shinawatra, 37, is set to become Thailand's youngest and second female prime minister, following her father Thaksin's political footsteps. After Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin's court-ordered dismissal, Paetongtarn secured parliamentary support to take office. This marks another chapter in the Shinawatra family's significant role in Thai politics. The daughter of former premier Thaksin Shinawatra, Paetongtarn led the Pheu T
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India continues to increase imports from China while exports decline
SEOUL, August 16 (AJU PRESS) - India's imports from China are increasing in July while its exports to China have declined, The Economic Times reported Wednesday, citing data from the Ministry of Commerce and Industry. India's exports to China in the month totaled $1.05 billion, marking a 9.44 percent decrease compared to the same period last year. Imports from China reached $10.28 billion, up 13.05 percent from a year ago. From April to July, data shows that India&rsq
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China demands Philippines cease activities at disputed island
SEOUL, August 16 (AJU PRESS) - A Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson called on Tuesday for the immediate cessation of what China terms "infringement activities and provocations" by the Philippines at Huangyan Dao, or Scarborough Shoal. Spokesperson Lin Jian emphasized China's commitment to protecting its claimed territorial sovereignty and maritime interests through lawful means. This statement came in response to recent comments by Philippine President Ferdinand Rom
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OPINION: Why did Japan's prime minister decide to step down? And who might replace him?
SEOUL, August 16 (AJU PRESS) - In a surprise announcement, Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida said early this week he would step down as leader of the ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) next month, bringing his premiership to an early end. Since coming to office in October 2021, Kishida has struggled to overcome dire approval ratings. The party has been dogged by revelations of ties to the Korean-based Unification Church in the wake of the assassination of former Prime Ministe
August 16, 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