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Opinion: Paris 2024 Olympics: How the Games are being used to marginalize the most vulnerable
SEOUL, May 13 (AJU PRESS) - Athletes from around the world are gearing up for the 2024 Summer Olympics that are being held in Paris this year. While the Games are often billed as a beacon of global unity, they have historically marginalized the most vulnerable communities in host cities. The International Olympic Committee (IOC) routinely makes grandiose claims about its commitment to humanity. Looking over the Olympic Charter and the IOC's guiding philosophy of "Olympism
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VISUALS : Viet Nam's legendary founders remembered in Korea
SEOUL, May 11 (AJU PRESS) - Every year on the 10th day of the third lunar month, Vietnam commemorates Hung Kings, the legendary founders of the nation. This year, the Vietnamese community and its Korean friends organized an event to mark the day for the first time in Korea, showcasing the deep cultural ties between the two countries. The event featured a reenactment of the Hung Kings memorial ritual, honoring the Vietnamese people's ancestors. It was followed by a collaborative fashion
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Korea exports first batch of Samgyetang to Europe
SEOUL, May 10 (AJU PRESS) - Samgyetang or chicken soup with ginseng is now making its way into the European market amid the growing global popularity of Korean cuisine. The first batch of the ready-to-eat packages, totaling approximately 8.4 tons, was exported to Germany from the southern port city of Busan, the Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs said Thursday. After nearly three decades of negotiations with European authorities began in 1996, the export of Korea
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VISUALS: Africa Culture Festival begins at Gwanghwamun
SEOUL, May 10 (AJU PRESS) - The 2024 Africa Culture Festival began Friday for a three-run at Gwanghwamun, Seoul. The event was organized to promote understanding of Africa culture among Koreans ahead of the Korea-Africa Summit, scheduled for June 4-5 at KINTEX in ilsan, northwest of Seoul.
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Southern port city to be transformed into Korea's coffee business incubator
SEOUL, May 10 (AJU PRESS) - The southern port city of Busan will be transformed into Korea's incubator for coffee-related businesses, city officials said during a press event on Thursday. This initiative under the slogan "Coffee City Busan" aims to serve as a growth engine for the country's second-largest city. Busan which serves as Korea's main maritime gateway, boasts a diverse culture. Notably, an annual average of about 92 percent of imported coffee produ
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Korea selects four groups for alternative seafood research
SEOUL, May 10 (AJU PRESS) - The Korean government has selected four consortia to conduct research into alternative seaweed products and lab-grown fish, officials said Friday. The Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries plans to invest 28.6 billion won ($20 million) in the projects over five years. Pukyong National University and eight other institutions will focus on producing salmon substitutes from algae, while Ewha Womans University and its team were chosen to produce grilled seafoo
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HD Hyundai unveils model of AI-based unmanned surface vessel in partnership with Palantir
SEOUL, May 10 (AJU PRESS) - HD Hyundai has unveiled a model of its artificial intelligence-based unmanned surface vessel (USV) for the first time at a U.S. AI industry fair. HD Hyundai is developing the advanced military vessel, Tenebris, jointly with Palantir, a U.S. big data company. The two companies showcased the USV model at the AI EXPO for National Competitiveness in Washington, D.C., held from Tuesday to Wednesday (local time). The 17-meter, 14-ton lightweight vessel is
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From niche market to game changer: Sugar-free craze sweeps Korean food industry
SEOUL, May 09 (AJU PRESS) – From fried chickens to rice cakes and even hangover cures, Korean food and beverage makers are jumping on the sugar-free bandwagon, transforming once a niche market into the industry’s game changer. Catering to a growing number of health-conscious consumers, the market witnessed an explosive growth in recent years. Experts predict further expansion as technological advancements enable a wider variety of low and no-sugar options while maintaini
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Australian Embassy in Seoul invites wine enthusiasts to epicurean adventure
SEOUL, May 10 (AJU PRESS) - Wine enthusiasts and connoisseurs alike in Korea will be enchanted by more than 60 carefully chosen Australian wines at a tasting event to be held in southern Seoul this Saturday. The event hosted by Wine Australia in cooperation with the Australian Embassy in Seoul will showcase an array of wines including whites, reds, sparklings, and other sweet varieties at an outdoor venue of Sofitel Ambassador Seoul. Guests will have the opportunity to indulge in
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House Speaker Mike Johnson's ourage in Ukraine vote
KENOSHA, May 10 (AJU PRESS) - “Cowards die many times before their deaths; The valiant never taste of death but once.“ — “Julius Caesar“ by William Shakespeare, Act II, Scene ii Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) of the United States House of Representatives rose to the stature deserved of his office and decided to put what he considered right for his nation and the world, today and even more so tomorrow, in voting to support aid for Ukraine along with Israel.
May 10, 2024
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PHOTOS: Korea's largest auto show opens at KINTEX
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Over 80 billion won raised for wildfire victims as donations continue to pour in
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Asian cosmetics brand ends partnership with actor Kim Soo-hyun
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Yoon not to attend Constitutional Court's impeachment ruling
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Italian Embassy partners with Korean fried chicken giant Kyochon for new Italy-inspired menu
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Event to connect foreign job seekers in South Korea with career networking opportunities
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PHOTOS: Seoul locks down key areas ahead of Yoon Suk Yeol verdict
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Hanwha Aerospace partners with US drone firm to enter lucrative unmanned aircraft market
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KORUS FTA now a blank sheet as Trump imposes 'reciprocal' tariffs on Korean imports
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Mirae Asset expands global reach with strategic investments, innovation