Filipino domestic helpers to arrive in Seoul this fall

SEOUL, July 16 (AJU PRESS) - About 100 Filipino workers are expected to arrive in Korea this fall, the Ministry of Employment and Labor said Tuesday. These domestic helpers from the Philippines will be allowed to work for couples in Seoul starting from September. Hiring them as maids or nannies, a program initiated by Seoul City Mayor Oh Se-hoon, aims to relieve difficulties faced by young couples who struggle to balance childcare and household chores as well as encouraging them to

July 16, 2024

Korea selects first drilling site in East Sea gas development project

SEOUL, July 16 (AJU PRESS) - The Korea National Oil Corporation (KNOC) has chosen the location for its first exploratory drilling in the East Sea deep-sea gas field development project, industry sources said on Tuesday. The site named "Blue Whale," spans the northern parts of Blocks 8 and 6-1 in an east-west direction and is estimated to have the largest oil and gas reserves among seven promising structures identified in the area. The KNOC is currently finalizing its revie

July 16, 2024

SK Telecom invests $200 million in US AI data center solutions firm

SEOUL, July 16 (AJU PRESS) - SK Telecom on Tuesday announced a $200 million investment in Smart Global Holdings (SGH), a U.S.-based data center integration solutions company. In its largest artificial intelligence-related investment to date, SK Telecom has recently signed a deal to secure about 10 percent stake in SGH through convertible preferred stock. SGH, headquartered in Silicon Valley, specializes in designing, building and operating AI clusters with large-scale GPU servers. T

July 16, 2024

Opinion: Donald Trump picks JD Vance as his running mate, here's why Ohio senator is smart choice

SEOUL, July 16 (AJU PRESS) - Just two days after surviving a bloody assassination attempt that claimed the life of one of his supporters, Donald Trump has chosen Ohio Sen. JD Vance as his vice-presidential running mate. That's a good move. Let's start, though, with what Vance does not do for Trump, the former president and Republican presidential nominee. Vice-presidential picks sometimes come from hotly contested states in hopes of boosting the ticket in that state. But Ohi

July 16, 2024

PHOTOS: Koreans mark chobok, the first of three dog days of summer

SEOUL, July 15 (AJU PRESS) - Koreans marked chobok, the first of the three dog days of summer, on Monday. The Korea Meteorological Administration reported that temperatures across most regions nationwide soared above 30 degrees Celsius. On this occasion, health food restaurants across the country are experiencing a surge in business as samgyetang (ginseng chicken soup), grilled eel, and raw croaker are particularly in high demand. At some renowned eateries, reservation wait times have stretch

July 15, 2024

Police investigate cable manufacturer over alleged technology leak

SEOUL, July 15 (AJU PRESS) - Korean police are investigating the alleged leak of submarine cable technologies from LS Cable & System, the nation's top cable manufacturer, to its competitor, Taihan Cable & Solution. The Gyeonggi Nambu Police Agency said its investigators recently raided Taihan Cable's headquarters and offices and are examining seized documents as part of the probe. Previously, the police booked Taihan Cable and a construction design firm, which is

July 15, 2024

Korea witnesses largest-ever number of lottery first prize jackpots with 63 winners

SEOUL, July 15 (AJU PRESS) - Korea saw an unprecedented number of Donghang Lottery jackpots on Saturday, with 63 winners sharing the top prize. According to the Korean Lottery Commission, operated by the Ministry of Strategy and Finance, the record-breaking 63 winners surpassed the previous record of 50 winners set in June 2022. Each winner from Saturday's draw received approximately 419 million won ($303,074), which is about a quarter of the average Korean Lotto first-plac

July 15, 2024

PHOTOS: Government employees rally to demand higher pay

SEOUL, July 15 (AJU PRESS) - Government employees in Korea rallied on Monday to demand higher salaries and allowances. The Confederation of Korean Government Employees' Union staged a demonstration in front of the Government Complex in central Seoul, claiming that low wages had caused an unprecedented wave of resignations among new civil servants.

July 15, 2024

Samsung's Tizen OS adopted by luxury German TV brand LOEWE

SEOUL, July 15 (AJU PRESS) - Samsung Electronics announced Monday its Tizen operating system will be installed in LOEWE's premium TV lineup, "Stellar." LOEWE, a century-old German brand known for high-end home cinema products, will now offer Samsung's TV Plus, Gaming Hub, and SmartThings services through Tizen OS. Tizen OS, developed by Samsung, is one of the world's largest TV platforms, powering over 270 million Samsung smart TVs as of 2023. It provides a wid

July 15, 2024

Shinhan Bank provides digital consultation service for foreign customers

SEOUL, July 15 (AJU PRESS) - Shinhan Bank has launched a digital consultation service to help foreign customers more easily access and manage their banking needs, the company announced on Monday. The service, called "Shinhan Global Plus," is designed to assist foreign customers in using Shinhan's digital lounge and video consultation-based channels. The digital lounge is equipped with digital desks and smart kiosks, with concierge staff on hand to ensure that anyone ca

July 15, 2024