'Small gestures can make difference': Social entrepreneur helps isolated youth reconnect

SEOUL, November 1 (AJP) - When hundreds of young Korean women were rushed to emergency rooms for suicide attempts in 2020, Lee Eun-ae knew she had to act. The social entrepreneur saw it as a desperate cry for help from a generation losing hope. "Due to COVID-19 social distancing measures, numerous small businesses were forced to close. This particularly affected young women in their 20s who relied on part-time jobs for income, leaving them uncertain about their future," sa

November 1, 2024

British Embassy in Seoul hosts investment blitz

SEOUL, November 01 (AJP) - The British Embassy in Seoul hosted an investment blitz at Broughton's Club in central Seoul on Thursday. About 40 South Korean business representatives from various sectors gathered at the event to explore future investment opportunities in the U.K. while enjoying Aberlour single malt Scotch whisky. Experts from the embassy provided comprehensive guidance and insights on key business areas such as electric vehicles, batteries, and new technologies.

November 1, 2024

PHOTOS: World Gimbap Festival opens at Hangang Park

SEOUL, November 1 (AJP) - The World Gimbap Festival 2024 opened Friday at Yeouido Hangang Park, showcasing South Jeolla Province's seaweed products and gimbap culture. The three-day event features custom gimbap-making experiences using local ingredients, traditional seaweed-harvesting demonstrations, and a marketplace offering various seaweed products. The festival includes special programs such as a gimbap-making competition for foreigners and children, along with talks by renowned food

November 1, 2024

South Korea grapples with rising number of discouraged youths

SEOUL, November 1 (AJP) - After spending five years secluded in her home, 22-year-old Yoon is taking her first steps back into society. Three weeks ago, the former music student began attending a community center, where she connects with peers and explores a new career path. “The overwhelming pressure to succeed, combined with parental expectations, led to obsessive-compulsive disorder. I couldn't face anyone, so I withdrew completely,” Yoon told AJP at the center

November 1, 2024

OPINION: Anniversary year shows importance of NATO

KENOSHA, November 01 (AJP) - "Most alliances die young." That is how "The Economist" magazine began a special essay on the durability of NATO (North Atlantic Treaty Organization). This military alliance turned seventy-five years old this year. The treaty was signed in Washington D.C. in April 1949. The fact-based “Economist” essay notes coalitions of the Napoleonic wars lasted an average of five years. The previous U.S. administration directed co

November 1, 2024

8,000 North Korean troops expected in combat 'in coming days,' UN envoy says

SEOUL, November 1 (AJP) - Some 8,000 North Korean troops are already in Kursk, a Russian territory occupied by Ukraine, a U.S. envoy revealed. "We just received some information..... that indicates that there are right now 8000 soldiers in Kursk Oblast," said Deputy U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Robert wood during a UN Security Council meeting in New York on Thursday. "And I have a very respectful question for my Russian colleague. Do

November 1, 2024

Gang Dong-won embraces maturity after action-packed Netflix film

SEOUL, November 1 (AJP) - Actor Gang Dong-won's first Netflix film, "Uprising," has captured global attention since its release on Netflix early last month. Available on the U.S. streaming platform starting from Oct. 11, the film ranked among the top 10 in over 70 countries, amassing an impressive 17.6 million viewing hours in its first three weeks. Expressing his excitement over the film's simultaneous reach to viewers across the world, Gang said in a recent in

November 1, 2024

South Korea condemns North Korea's ICBM test as violation of UN sanctions

SEOUL, November 1 (AJP) - The Ministry of Unification here strongly condemned North Korea on Friday, warning that its test-launch of an intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) the previous day violated United Nations Security Council resolutions (UNSCRs). In a press briefing, ministry spokesperson Kim In-ae said, "The ICBM launch is clearly a provocative act that violates UN Security Council resolutions and poses a serious threat to peace on the Korean Peninsula." The

November 1, 2024

Flamboyant influencers mingle at Halloween party in Seoul

Participants enjoy a Halloween party in Seongsu-dong, Seoul on Oct. 31, 2024. AJP Han Jun-gu SEOUL, November 1 (AJP) - Hundreds of foreign influencers gathered for a Halloween party in Seoul's Seongsu-dong, an industrial-turned-trendy district known for its vibrant atmosphere. Participants in spooky or creative costumes enjoyed the autumnal American celebration, featuring various fun events and performances. The party was hosted by Exprivé, a company that connects

November 1, 2024

PHOTOS: AI Content Festival opens at COEX in Seoul

SEOUL, November 1 (AJP) - The AI Content Festival 2024 is being held at COEX in Seoul from Oct. 31 to Nov. 2. Hosted by the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism, the festival aims to promote the creation and popularization of AI content through various hands-on experiences, exhibitions and conferences.

November 1, 2024