Actor Cho Jung-seok takes flight in cross-dressing comedy 'Pilot'

SEOUL, July 30 (AJU PRESS) - Actor Cho Jung-seok, known for his comedic prowess, returns to the big screen with his upcoming comedy "Pilot," set to hit theaters later this week, once again proving his exceptional talent in the genre. "I just watched the completed version of the film for the first time since filming, and I was very satisfied as scenes in the film were almost similar to what I had imagined," the 43-year-old actor said in an interview with Aju Press

July 30, 2024

Japanese-born Korean judoka wins silver at Paris Olympics

SEOUL, July 30 (AJU PRESS) - Japanese-born Korean judoka Huh Mi-mi won silver after losing to Christa Deguchi of Canada at the Summer Olympics in Paris, France on Monday. She was disqualified on penalty in the women's -57 kg category amid a controversial ruling for a false attack, which refers a deceptive move where a judoka pretends to attack without having a genuine intention to do so. With Huh's medal, Korea secured its first medal in eight years in judo since Jeong Bo

July 30, 2024

Korea honors Viet Nam war veterans with new uniforms

SEOUL, July 29 (AJU PRESS) - To mark the 60th anniversary of sending troops to the Viet Nam War, around 175,000 Korean war veterans are set to be honored with new uniforms starting this week, according to the Ministry of Patriots and Veterans Affairs. Since late May, the ministry has been accepting applications, and about 75 percent of them or about 132,000 eligible veterans have signed up for a set of beige-colored uniforms which include a jacket, trousers, and ties. During th

July 30, 2024

LG Electronics expands EV charging business in partnership with Seoul City

SEOUL, July 30 (AJU PRESS) - LG Electronics signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Seoul City on Tuesday to expand electric vehicle charging infrastructure and develop more user-friendly charging solutions. Under the agreement, LG will supply various charging solutions, including both fast and slow chargers, to meet diverse needs. The company plans to install over 50 rapid chargers in public spaces across Seoul by 2026. Additionally, LG will introduce at least 10 robot

July 30, 2024

Qoo10 chief's excessive expansion blamed for financial troubles of Korean e-commerce platforms

SEOUL, July 30 (AJU PRESS) - The CEO of Singapore-based e-commerce company Qoo10 is facing intense scrutiny in Korea as its two local platforms, Tmon and WeMakePrice, are grappling with a payment delay crisis attributed to his aggressive business expansion strategy. The Justice Ministry banned Qoo10 CEO Ku Young-bae from leaving the country on Monday as part of criminal investigations into Ku and the chief executives of its local subsidiaries. The probes were prompted by a complaint

July 30, 2024

Korean researchers discover dark state of electrons in solid matter

SEOUL, July 30 (AJU PRESS) - A team of Korean scientists has identified the existence of a dark state of electrons in solid matter for the first time, potentially advancing the understanding of high-temperature superconductivity. The research, led by Professor Kim Keun-su of Yonsei University, was published in the international journal Nature Physics on Monday. Dark-state electrons, which neither absorb nor emit light, have previously been observed in atoms and molecules. However, t

July 30, 2024

Opinion: Is Paris Olympics' open-water swimming in the Seine safe?

SEOUL, July 30 (AJU PRESS) - Open-water swimming events at the 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games in Paris could be scuppered by the Seine river, where bathing has been prohibited since 1923. Faecal contamination of the Seine, which winds 777 kilometers through northern France, exceeded the bathing quality standard for safe swimming just two days before the men's and women's triathlon races. Athletes testing the waters before making the plunge to compete have become accustome

July 30, 2024

HD Hyundai Oilbank selected to develop clean energy complex at western port

SEOUL, July 30 (AJU PRESS) - Korea's Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries announced Tuesday HD Hyundai Oilbank has been selected to develop a clean energy complex at Daesan Port on the western coast. The project, part of Korea's national carbon neutrality policy, aims to establish production, storage and distribution facilities for eco-friendly energy sources such as green hydrogen and ammonia. Construction is slated to begin in the first half of 2025, with completion expected b

July 30, 2024

Korea wins third consecutive Olympics title in men's team archery

SEOUL, July 30 (AJU PRESS) - South Korea's dominance in archery reached new heights on Monday as they clinched their third consecutive Olympic gold medal in the men's team event. The trio of Kim Woo-jin, Kim Je-deok, and Lee Woo-seok defeated the home team France 5-1 in a thrilling final at the Invalides. This victory marks the third Olympic gold for Kim Woo-jin, the second for Kim Je-deok, and the first for Lee. With this win, South Korea has achieved its initial goal of f

July 30, 2024

Stray Kids top Billboard 200 albums chart for fifth time

SEOUL, July 29 (AJU PRESS) - K-pop boy band Stray Kids topped the Billboard 200 albums chart with their new album "ATE" on Sunday. The album debuted atop, making it the band's fifth album to do so, after "Oddinary" and "Maxident" in 2022 and "Rock Star" and "5-Star" in 2023. "'ATE' arrives with 232,000 equivalent album units earned in the U.S. in the week ending July 25," said the U.S music chart. "Th

July 29, 2024