SEOUL, March 03 (AJP) - The USS Carl Vinson, a nuclear-powered U.S. aircraft carrier, arrived at a South Korean naval base on Sunday, marking the first visit by a U.S. carrier to the country since President Donald Trump returned to the White House in January. The vessel, part of Carrier Strike Group 1, docked at the port in Busan, accompanied by the guided-missile cruiser USS Princeton and the Aegis-equipped destroyer USS Sterett. The South Korean military described the visit a

SEOUL, March 03 (AJP) - Support for South Korea’s main opposition Democratic Party (DP) has risen to 44.2 percent, surpassing the ruling People Power Party (PPP) by a margin greater than the survey’s margin of error, according to a new poll released on Monday. The survey, conducted by Realmeter among 1,506 adults aged 18 and older last week, found that the DP’s approval rating climbed 3.1 percentage points from the previous week. Meanwhile, support for the PPP

SEOUL, March 02 (AJP) - Nearly three in ten newly hired university graduates at major South Korean companies last year had prior work experience, reflecting a growing preference for experienced candidates. According to a survey by the Korea Economic Research Institute (KERI) on major companies' hiring plans for the first half of 2025, released on Sunday, 28.9 percent of newly hired university graduates in 2024 had prior work experience. This marks a 3.2 percentage point increa

SEOUL, March 02 (AJP) - The Embassy of India in the Republic of Korea, in collaboration with the Sejong Institute and the Asia Foundation, hosted a conference titled "Bridging the Future: Exploring New Horizons in Korea-India Relations" at the Sejong Institute Conference Room in central Seoul on Feb. 27. The event brought together around 60 government officials, scholars, media representatives, and business leaders to discuss key aspects of the India-Korea partnership. A

SEOUL, March 02 (AJP) - The Russian Embassy in the Republic of Korea hosted a Maslenitsa celebration on February 28, bringing together students, diplomats, and guests for a day of cultural festivities. The event was attended by about 100 guests, including Russian embassy officials and their families, as well as representatives from other foreign embassies. Students from the Russian school at the embassy performed traditional songs and dances, showcasing

SEOUL, March 1 (AJP) - South Korea's tax revenue rose at a significantly slower pace in January compared to a year earlier, sparking concerns about potential fiscal shortfalls as the economy shows signs of cooling. January tax collections increased by 1.5 percent year-on-year to 46.6 trillion won (US$31.8 billion), a sharp deceleration from the 7.1 percent growth recorded in the same month last year, according to data released by Statistics Korea on Friday. The revenue progre

SEOUL, March 1 (AJP) - North Jeolla province secured the right to represent South Korea in the bid for the 2036 Summer Olympics, delivering a stunning upset over the capital Seoul in a national vote that showcased growing support for regional development. The southwestern province garnered 49 votes to Seoul's 11 in Friday's secret ballot held by the Korean Sport & Olympic Committee (KSOC), shattering expectations and positioning a regional contender to potentially host S

SEOUL, March 1 (AJP) - South Korea's Minister of Trade, Industry and Energy, Ahn Duk-geun, has conducted a series of high-level meetings with senior Trump administration officials in Washington D.C., marking the first major trade discussions between the two nations since President Trump's second inauguration. The meetings, which took place from Feb. 26 to 28, included talks with Secretary of Commerce Howard Lutnick, Secretary of the Interior Doug Burgum, and U.S. Trade Repre

Tourists take a photo at Bukchon Hanok Village in Seoul on Jan. 9, 2025. Yonhap SEOUL, February 28 (AJP) - Tourists will be banned from sightseeing in Bukchon, a district known for its characteristic alleys filled with traditional Korean homes in central Seoul, during certain hours. With the tourist curfew starting from Saturday, visiting hours for Bukchon Hanok Village will be from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., and violators will face a fine of 100,000 Korean won (US$75). The village attracts