North Korean troops in Russia are Moscow's 'business,' Putin says

SEOUL, October 25 (AJP) - Russian President Vladimir Putin on Thursday tacitly admitted to North Korea's alleged troop deployment to Russia to support its war in Ukraine, describing the matter as Moscow's "business." The Kremlin had previously dismissed reports of North Korean troop deployment as "fake news." When asked about satellite images showing North Korean troops' movements at the BRICS summit in Kazan, he said, "Images are a serious th

October 25, 2024

LG Electronics heat pump to win innovation award at US expo

SEOUL, October 25 (AJP) - LG Electronics announced Friday its residential heat pump system was selected as the winner of an innovation award to be presented at the 2025 AHR Expo, North America's largest heating, ventilation and air conditioning convention. The heat pump system, which maintains 100 percent heating performance in temperatures as low as minus 25 degrees Celsius, was recognized by the American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE)

October 25, 2024

PHOTOS: Korea observes Dokdo Day

SEOUL, October 25 (AJP) - South Korea observed Dokdo Day on Friday, marking the anniversary of a royal proclamation asserting sovereignty over the easternmost islets. North Gyeongsang Province established the observance in 2005 to reinforce South Korea's sovereignty over the rocky outcroppings in waters between Korea and Japan. The date commemorates Emperor Gojong's 1900 imperial edict, which proclaimed the islands as part of Korean territory.

October 25, 2024

Hyundai Mobis posts 31.6% jump in Q3 operating profit

SEOUL, October 25 (AJP) - South Korean auto parts maker Hyundai Mobis Co. reported on Friday that its operating profit increased by 31.6 percent year-on-year to 908.6 billion won ($669.5 million) in the third quarter, driven by high-margin core component sales and cost reduction measures. Revenue fell by 1.6 percent to 14 trillion won, with the module and core parts manufacturing division experiencing a 4.5 percent decline to 10.94 trillion won, impacted by the slowdown in EV demand

October 25, 2024

Old movies make comeback to theaters with nostalgic appeal

SEOUL, October 25 (AJP) - Classic movies are making a comeback in theaters at a time when nearly every film is readily available at home through streaming services. Possibly drawn by the immersive allure of big screens along with the sheer magic of shared cinematic experiences, an increasing number of moviegoers are returning to theaters to rediscover classic films. Ha Min-ji, 24, recently watched the 2004 American romantic drama "The Notebook." She was among around 66,000

October 25, 2024

Cyclonic storm makes landfall on eastern Indian coast

SEOUL, October 25 (AJP) - Cyclonic Storm Dana made landfall on India's Odisha coast on Thursday night. Odisha's coastal districts experienced a sudden surge in wind speeds, reaching 100 to 110 km/h, accompanied by extremely heavy rainfall. Although there were reports of uprooted trees, no major damage or casualties have been reported so far. According to the Indian Meteorological Department (IMD), the storm is expected to intensify, with gusts reaching up to 120 km/h.

October 25, 2024

TikTok hosts creator summit in Saudi Arabia

SEOUL, October 25 (AJP) - TikTok recently hosted its first Creator Summit in Saudi Arabia, aiming to strengthen relationships with local content creators. Kinda Ibrahim, TikTok's General Manager for the Middle East, Turkiye, Africa, Pakistan, and South Asia, emphasized the importance of creators, describing them as the driving force behind the platform's culture. The summit featured workshops and panels on content creation and monetization, as well as sessions introducing

October 25, 2024

Chinese premier pushes for initiatives to boost energy supply

SEOUL, October 25 (AJP) - Chinese Premier Li Qiang has called for solid efforts to accelerate the progress of the Three-North Shelterbelt Forest Program (TSFP) and secure energy supply. Li made these remarks during his research and investigation tour in Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region and Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region from Tuesday to Thursday. The TSFP is the world's largest afforestation project, aimed at combating desertification in northwest, north, and northeast China. I

October 25, 2024

Xi urges 'BRICS Plus' to pursue common security, development and harmony

SEOUL, October 25 (AJP) - Chinese President Xi Jinping on Thursday called on "BRICS Plus" countries to work together for common security, shared development, and harmony among civilizations. During his speech at the "BRICS Plus" leaders' dialogue, Xi emphasized that the rise of the Global South is a notable feature of global transformation. He highlighted that the collective efforts of Global South countries toward modernization represent a significant and un

October 25, 2024

UAE pushes for stronger global partnerships at BRICS summit

SEOUL, October 25 (AJP) - UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan met with several world leaders at the 2024 BRICS summit, held in Kazan and led by Russia. He had discussions with key figures such as Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi, Iranian President Dr. Masoud Pezeshkian, Chinese President Xi Jinping, South African President Cyril Ramaphosa, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, and Ethiopian Prime Minister Dr. Abiy Ahmed Ali. The main focus of their talks was on

October 25, 2024