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NewJeans wins best K-pop rookie award in US
SEOUL, April 02 (AJU PRESS) - Girl band NewJeans received an award from a U.S. radio streaming network on Monday for their recognition in the U.S. The awards event, run by New York-based radio streaming platform "iHeartRadio," is designed to celebrate artists and songs that dominate its airwaves and apps each year. According to the group's agency, NewJeans received the "Best New Artist (K-Pop)" award at the iHeartRadio Music Awards held in Los Angeles. &quo
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LG Energy Solution and GM's second joint battery plant begins operation
SEOUL, April 02 (AJU PRESS) - Ultium Cells, a joint venture between South Korea's major battery maker LG Energy Solution and General Motors, has begun operation of its second battery plant in the United States. The batteries produced at the joint plant will be used for General Motors' electric vehicles. LGES said on Tuesday that battery cells manufactured at Ultium Cells' second factory in Tennessee will be installed in GM's upcoming EV models, such as the Cadill
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S. Korea sees slowed growth in new EV registrations in 2023
SEOUL, April 02 (AJU PRESS) - South Korea saw a slower growth in new electric vehicle registrations last year, despite surpassing 500,000 registered EVs. This deceleration can be attributed to consumers' perceptions of clean energy vehicles and their charging infrastructure as inconvenient. Forbes, a prominent American business magazine, analyzed in November 2023 that the slowdown in the global demand for EVs was affected by various factors including unfamiliarity with new pro
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Promising small firms given chance to explore overseas markets
SEOUL, April 02 (AJU PRESS) - South Korea's major trade association, KITA, announced Tuesday it is organizing an annual export consultation event to find prominent small and medium-sized enterprises with potential. After counseling 51 applicants, the organization will select companies with competitive products for overseas markets. The counseling event is designed to help small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) expand abroad using overseas sales network established by congl
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N. Korea fires missile into East Sea
SEOUL, April 02 (AJU PRESS) - North Korea has fired a missile into the East Sea, South Korea's Joint Chief of Staff said on Tuesday. This is Pyongyang's first missile test fire in 15 days after North Korea carried out a firing drill for ballistic projectiles on February 18. "We detected a projectile, suspected of a mid-range ballistic missile, that was launched from an area near Pyongyang at 6:53 a.m. (2153 GMT) this morning into the East Sea," The Joint Chief of
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Exports of S. Korean beverage products soar to new high
SEOUL, April 01 (AJU PRESS) - Exports of South Korean beverage products, including non-alcoholic drinks such as soft drinks and fruit-flavored dairy products, soared to a record $572.3 million in 2023. This surge in exports can be attributed to the growing recognition and popularity of South Korean products on the global stage. The export volume of South Korean beverage products has seen a consistent upward trend since 2020, reaching new highs each year. The increasing popularity
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LG Energy Solution anticipates growing ties on 20th anniversary of Chile FTA
SEOUL, April 01 (AJU PRESS) - LG Energy Solution, the battery-making affiliate of South Korea's LG Group, is seeking to strengthen collaboration with Chile, which is integral to the firm's global battery supply chain. The battery maker highlighted Chile's pivotal role as a key partner in the lithium industry on the 20th anniversary of the free trade agreement that took effect on April 1, 2004, between Chile and South Korea. Since becoming South Korea's inaugural F
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President Yoon stresses importance of increasing medical school admissions by 2,000
SEOUL, April 01 (AJU PRESS) - Amid prolonged chaos in major hospitals caused by resident doctors' mass resignation movement, South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol stressed that the government's decision to increase the number of medical school admissions by 2,000 per year is a minimum increase rate to nurture at least 15,000 new doctors by 2035. In recent years, there has been a decline in the number of trainee doctors applying for essential departments such as internal m
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S. Korean food maker provides plant-based dumplings to grocery stores in US military bases
SEOUL, April 01 (AJU PRESS) - South Korea's major food company CJ Cheiljedang will sell plant-based dumplings at grocery stores within the United States military bases in South Korea. The plant-based products, designed for easy microwave cooking, are included in Cheiljedang's premium ready-to-cook product brand "Bibigo." When supplying vegan dumplings to the U.S. military bases, the company has been using meat produced in the U.S. "Because the U.S. has stric
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[OPINION] Local elections in Türkiye
SEOUL, March 31 (AJU PRESS) - Fair, transparent, and regular elections are the most fundamental components of modern democracies. In democratic systems, it is fundamental that the authority and power of those in power be derived from the electorate or the governed. These powers are renewed through regular elections. Through elections, the governed vote on the governors' poli
March 31, 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