Israel's allies call on Israel to rethink proposed ban on UNRWA's vital aid

SEOUL, October 29 (AJP) - Foreign ministers from seven of Israel's allies — Germany, France, Britain, Australia, Canada, Japan, and South Korea — have issued a statement opposing Israel's proposed legislation to ban UNRWA, the UN agency aiding Palestinian refugees. They warned that if UNRWA is prohibited from operating in the West Bank and Gaza, the humanitarian situation could worsen drastically, particularly in northern Gaza, where UNRWA provides critical servi

October 29, 2024

North Korea's troops in Russia moving to frontlines, spy agency speculates

SEOUL, October 29 (AJP) - Part of North Korean troops in Russia are reportedly moving to the frontlines, South Korea's spy agency said on Tuesday. The National Intelligence Service (NIS) here told a National Assembly hearing, "We are closely monitoring North Korea's troop deployment in Russia including the possibility of some military personnel, including high-ranking generals, moving to the frontlines along the border with Ukraine." The NIS also speculated that

October 29, 2024

POSCO, JSW Group to build steel mill in eastern India

SEOUL, October 29 (AJP) - South Korea's POSCO Group said Tuesday it will partner with India's largest steelmaker JSW Group to build an integrated steel mill in eastern India. The companies signed a memorandum of understanding Oct. 21 in Mumbai to construct a facility with an annual capacity of 5 million tons in Odisha state and pursue cooperation in battery materials and renewable energy projects. The agreement, signed by POSCO Chairman Choi Jeong-woo and JSW Chairman Saj

October 29, 2024

Egypt to lead ceasefire mediation amid Israel-Hamas conflict

SEOUL, October 29 (AJP) - Egypt suggested a two-day ceasefire in Gaza on Sunday with a proposal for Hamas to release four hostages in exchange for a number of Palestinian prisoners held by Israel. Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi has proposed a plan to initiate ceasefire talks within 10 days, starting with a two-day truce to "move the situation forward." Israel and Hamas have not yet responded, though a Palestinian official indicated that Hamas may consider new offe

October 29, 2024

North Korean foreign minister travels to Russia amid deepening military ties

SEOUL, October 29 (AJP) - North Korean Foreign Minister Choe Son-hui left for Russia, Pyongyang's official state-run Korean Central News Agency (KCNA) reported on Tuesday. Her trip comes amid mounting evidence of North Korean troops being deployed in Russian border areas to support its war in Ukraine. The Russian Embassy in Pyongyang also confirmed that Choe's latest visit marks her third trip to Russia this year for "strategic dialogue" between the two close al

October 29, 2024

Zelensky warns of 12,000 North Korean troops in Russia 'soon'

SEOUL, October 29 (AJP) - Some 12,000 North Korean troops are expected to be deployed in Russian territory "soon," Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said Monday. Zelensky, who is in Iceland to attend a summit with Nordic leaders, also said some 3,000 North Korean officers and soldiers are "already on Russian territory." "We think that they will have 12,000 soon," he said. There were also signs indicating that Russian aircraft were transportin

October 29, 2024

S-Oil launches cooling solution for data centers

SEOUL, October 29 (AJP) - South Korean oil refiner S-Oil Corp. announced Tuesday the launch of a high flash point immersion cooling fluid for use in data centers. The new product, named e-Cooling Solution, has completed verification testing with servers from leading global manufacturers. It is aimed at markets in South Korea and Japan, where strict safety regulations apply. Immersion cooling technology significantly reduces energy consumption compared to traditional air cooling m

October 29, 2024

BMW tops Korea's imported SUV market

SEOUL, October 29 (AJP) - BMW has maintained its leading position in South Korea's imported SUV market this year, industry data showed Tuesday. The German luxury automaker topped imported SUV registrations in the first nine months of 2024 with 21,985 units, according to figures from the Korea Automobile Importers and Distributors Association. It outperformed Mercedes-Benz, which recorded 16,972 units. Tesla ranked third with 13,981 units, followed by Volvo Cars and Lexus wit

October 29, 2024

Chinese vice premier seeks to attract foreign businesses for enhanced cooperation

SEOUL, October 29 (AJP) - Chinese vice premier He Lifeng held a meeting with Ben Keswick, executive chairman of Jardine Matheson, in Beijing on Monday. He mentioned that since the start of the year, China's economy has shown a generally stable performance while making progress. He also said that China is committed to deepening its reform and opening up, cultivating new quality productive forces, and advancing high-quality development. "We welcome Jardine Matheson and

October 29, 2024

China reveals Shenzhou-19 crew for space mission

SEOUL, October 29 (AJP) - Chinese astronauts Cai Xuzhe, Song Lingdong, and Wang Haoze are set to embark on the Shenzhou-19 crewed spaceflight mission, with Cai designated as the commander, as revealed by the China Manned Space Agency during a press conference on Tuesday. The launch of the Shenzhou-19 spacecraft is planned for 4:27 a.m. Wednesday (Beijing Time) from the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center in northwest China, according to agency spokesperson Lin Xiqiang. Cai previously

October 29, 2024