Pulmuone's kimchi museum sees 40% increase in foreign visitors in 2023 from pre-COVID-19 period

SEOUL, March 25 (AJU PRESS) -- "Museum Kimchikan," a kimchi museum run by South Korean food product maker Pulmuone, was visited by some 14,000 foreign visitors in 2023, up 40 percent from 2019, before the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic. Pulmuone will increase the number of kimchi-related programs from the current two to four within March 2024 targeting foreigners. Kimchi, a traditional Korean side dish, is typically crafted by fermenting cabbage or radish with a blend

March 25, 2024

LS Cable embarks on construction of plant for new copper foil material

SEOUL, March 25 (AJU PRESS) -- South Korea's major cable maker LS Cable & System has embarked on a journey to build a new plant for the mass production of a new copper foil material. The cable maker said that the new material is made with copper flakes instead of wires, to reduce the production process and costs. Copper foils are mainly used for the production of high-performance batteries for electric vehicles and energy storage systems. Copper foils are applied to batter

March 25, 2024

Education company Visang provides smart Korean language learning platform 'Klass' to Vietnamese universities

SEOUL, March 25 (AJU PRESS) -- "Klass," a digital Korean learning platform created by South Korea's Visang Education, has been adopted by 24 Vietnamese higher education institutes that offer Korean language courses. The Southeast Asian country has at least 40 colleges and universities providing Korean language programs. Demand for the Korean language is exceptionally high in Viet Nam. As of June 2023, the number of Vietnamese students enrolled at South Korea's pu

March 25, 2024

Occult thriller film 'Exhuma' attracts more than 10 mln moviegoers in 35 days of release

SEOUL, March 25 (AJU PRESS) -- "Exhuma," director Jang Jae-hyun's latest occult thriller film, has mesmerized audiences nationwide, crossing the 10 million viewer milestone in just 35 days since its release on February 22. The story follows the tale of shamans and geomancers entangled in a terrifying situation after disturbing an ancient grave. Since its silver screen debut, "Exhuma" has garnered widespread attention, captivating audiences with its chilling

March 25, 2024

Seoul Mayor highlights 'Dongdaemun Design Plaza' as must-visit landmark for tourists

SEOUL, March 23 (AJU PRESS) -- Seoul Mayor Oh Se-hoon highlighted the "Dongdaemun Design Plaza" as a must-visit landmark for tourists during his visit to the capital city's iconic venue to celebrate its 10th birthday. The mayor expressed pride in the plaza's transformation into a destination beloved by both Seoulites and foreign visitors. Accompanied by Seoulites, he explored the plaza's art hall and posed for photos at a special photo zone. Dongdaemun Design

March 23, 2024

Researchers propose Meta-Medicine as key healthcare method for S. Korea's aging society

SEOUL, March 23 (AJU PRESS) -- In an era marked by rapid advancements in healthcare technology and the increasing challenge of an aging population, a novel approach known as Meta-Medicine has emerged. Positioned as a fusion of integrated medicine and contemporary innovations, Meta-Medicine presents itself as a patient-centric model that integrates various medical practices and technologies for comprehensive care. The concept of Meta-Medicine originated from Dr. Kwon Soon-yong, Pre

March 23, 2024

'Coffee Expo Seoul' highlights innovative technology from coffee industry

SEOUL, March 22 (AJU PRESS) -- A total of 250 South Korean and foreign coffee-related companies are participating in the "Coffee Expo Seoul," an annual coffee business exhibition held in Seoul from March 21 to March 24. Exhibitors are showcasing coffee beans, equipment, and packaging materials at the COEX Convention & Exhibition Center located in Gangnam District, the fashion and finance hub of Seoul. According to data released by market research firm Euromonitor, So

March 22, 2024

Bestselling Korean-NZ author attributes power of K-content to freshness and richness of culture

SEOUL, March 22 (AJU PRESS) -- In 2021, Graci Kim's debut novel "The Last Fallen Star" from her "Gifted Clan" trilogy gained worldwide acclaim for its fusion of Korean mythology and folklores, featuring enchanting characters like the "Gumiho" (nine-tailed fox) and "Dokkaebi" (mischievous goblin). The "Gifted Clan" trilogy follows the journey of an adopted South Korean-American girl delving into the magical realm in search of he

March 22, 2024

S. Korean power supplier joins UAE's 1.5 gigawatt-class solar power infrastructure project

SEOUL, March 22 (AJU PRESS) -- Korea Western Power, a power supplier in South Korea, has partnered with Électricité de France, a Paris-based state electric utility company, to build a 1.5 gigawatt solar power generation infrastructure in the United Arab Emirates. The construction of the solar power facilities will be completed in 2027 and operated for 30 years. Korea Western Power (KOWEPO) signed an agreement with Électricité de France (EDF) to establis

March 22, 2024

LG Chem to supply reverse osmosis membranes to world's largest fertilizer production site in Morocco

SEOUL, March 21 (AJU PRESS) -- South Korea's LG Chem will supply about 18,000 reverse osmosis membranes to the world's largest fertilizer production site in Morocco. The industrial complex operated by Morocco's state fertilizer producer, OCP Group, will incorporate LG Chem's components to desalinate water necessary for fertilizer production as well as for providing potable water to around 1.5 million residents in the nearby area. Reverse osmosis (RO) is used to rem

March 21, 2024