North Korea discloses uranium enrichment facility

SEOUL, September 13 (AJP) - North Korean leader Kim Jong-un inspected a facility for producing weapons-grade nuclear materials including enriched uranium, Pyongyang's state-run Rodong Sinmun reported on Friday. During his "on-site guidance," Kim called for producing more nuclear weapons for "self-defense." Emphasizing the need to expand the number of centrifuges and their individual capacity, Kim expressed his great satisfaction with the facility. "Ju

September 13, 2024

Japanese, US researchers win Ig Nobel for anal breathing study

SEOUL, September 13 (AJP) - A team of Japanese and American scientists has been recognized for their groundbreaking research on intestinal breathing in mammals. The group, led by Professor Takanori Takebe of Tokyo Medical and Dental University, received the Ig Nobel physiology prize on Thursday for their work demonstrating that certain mammals can respirate through their intestines. The study, published in the journal Med in 2021, explored the potential of intestinal oxygen exchange

September 13, 2024

JobKorea's foreign recruitment platform surpasses 1,000 job postings

SEOUL, September 13 (AJP) – The number of job postings registered on JobKorea’s international service, KLiK (Kickstart Life in Korea), has surpassed 1,000, the online recruiting company said. KLiK, launched in July, provides job information in Korea for foreign nationals in 28 languages, including English, Chinese, French, German, and Dutch. JobKorea aims to solidify its position as the largest international recruitment platform in Korea by offering more effective and

September 13, 2024

WHO leads largest Gaza medical evacuation to UAE

SEOUL, September 13 (AJP) - World Health Organization (WHO) Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus announced on Wednesday that 97 critically ill and injured individuals from Gaza were airlifted to Abu Dhabi, UAE, for urgent medical treatment. This large-scale evacuation, the biggest since October 2023, was conducted amidst heavy Israeli attacks. In a statement, Tedros explained that WHO, in collaboration with the UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs, successfully evacuated the patie

September 13, 2024

Chinese premier visits UAE to strengthen bilateral ties

SEOUL, September 13 (AJP) - Chinese Premier Li Qiang arrived in Abu Dhabi on Wednesday for an official visit to the United Arab Emirates (UAE), responding to an invitation from UAE Vice President and Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum. Upon arrival, Li highlighted the robust growth in China-UAE relations over the 40 years since establishing diplomatic ties, noting the strengthening friendship between the two nations. Li referenced the recent meeting between Chin

September 13, 2024

Putin, Wang Yi hold talks in Russia

SEOUL, September 13 (AJP) -Russian President Vladimir Putin and Chinese foreign minister Wang Yi met in St. Petersburg, Russia on Thursday. Putin extended warm wishes to Chinese President Xi Jinping and expressed enthusiasm for China's involvement in the upcoming BRICS summit in Kazan, Russia. The leaders highlighted the growing strategic partnership between Russia and China, emphasizing equality and mutual benefit. They noted positive progress in bilateral exchanges and coopera

September 13, 2024

Japanese firm plans second lunar landing attempt in December

SEOUL, September 13 (AJP) - Tokyo-based lunar exploration company ispace announced on Thursday its intention to launch a second Moon landing mission as early as December, following an unsuccessful attempt last year. The mission will utilize the company's Resilience lander, which is set to carry a rover named Tenacious to the Moon's northern hemisphere. The launch is scheduled to take place from Cape Canaveral, Florida, aboard a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket. If successful, ispac

September 13, 2024

Biden's military aid to Egypt faces backlash over human rights record

SEOUL, September 13 (AJP) - The Biden administration has decided to release $320 million in military aid to Egypt, despite the funds being previously linked to the country's human rights improvements. This brings the total U.S. military assistance to Egypt for the year to $1.3 billion, making Egypt the second-largest recipient of such aid after Israel. The decision, announced to Congress, was made after Secretary of State Antony Blinken used his authority to approve the aid, inc

September 13, 2024

OPINION: How the west is foiling Russia's attempts to use the Arctic in Ukraine war

SEOUL, September 13 (AJP) - Things are not exactly going to plan for Moscow in the Arctic – an area that is a strategic military region for Russia and has significant economic potential that could help Russia in propping up its war economy. Yet, a combination of Ukrainian military capabilities, western pushback and the pressure of international sanctions have put a dent into Russian hopes to use the Arctic to its advantage in the war against Ukraine. As tensions with the west

September 13, 2024

Changdeokgung Palace offers autumnal nighttime tours

SEOUL, September 12 (AJP) - Visitors are invited to immerse themselves in the romantic autumnal atmosphere of Seoul's royal palace. Changdeokgung Palace in central Seoul is running three-month moonlight tours until November, offering a rare opportunity to experience the enchanting beauty of the palace at night, which served as the quarters for ancient kings and queens hundreds of years ago. The well-preserved historical palace was listed as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in

September 12, 2024