UK foreign secretary's visit to China aims to 'build strategic trust'

SEOUL, October 18 (AJP) - A stable and long-term China-U.K. relationship benefits both nations and supports joint efforts to address global challenges, contributing to world peace and development, according to a Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson, responding to the upcoming visit of the U.K. foreign secretary to China. David Lammy, the U.K. Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth, and Development Affairs, will visit China from Thursday to Friday, invited by Wang Yi, a member

October 18, 2024

At least 25 people die after drinking toxic bootleg alcohol in eastern India

SEOUL, October 18 (AJP) - At least 25 people died after consuming illicit liquor containing toxic substances in India's eastern state of Bihar. The incident occurred in the Saran and Siwan districts, according to news reports on Thursday. Local police announced the arrest of 22 individuals for illegally selling alcohol in Bihar, where the sale and consumption of alcohol have been banned since 2016.

October 18, 2024

Yahya Sinwar, Hamas chief, killed in Israeli operation

SEOUL, October 18 (AJP) - Israeli forces announced on Thursday the killing of Yahya Sinwar, a senior Hamas leader and the mastermind behind the attack on Israel last year. His death, discovered after an unintentional battle in Gaza, was celebrated by Israeli leaders as retribution for the assault that left around 1,200 Israelis dead and 250 kidnapped. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu hailed it as a significant moment in Israel's mission to dismantle Hamas, urging the group to r

October 18, 2024

EU fails to address key concerns of Chinese and EU industries

SEOUL, October 18 (AJP) - China's Ministry of Commerce announced on Thursday that major differences persist between China and the EU regarding their electric vehicle (EV) trade dispute, as the EU has not yet responded to the primary concerns of industries in both regions. However, China has extended an invitation for another round of in-person talks, according to the ministry. Frustration is mounting with the European Commission (EC), the EU's executive body leading the disp

October 18, 2024

OPINION: 'The Apprentice' released so close to polls, this Trump biopic is inevitably political

SEOUL, October 18 (AJP) - "The Apprentice" – a new film dramatizing Donald Trump's business career during the 1970s and 80s – is the latest in a presidential election full of controversy. The movie charts Trump's (Sebastian Stan) professional rise from an awkward nobody to hotshot real-estate tycoon. Trump's Pygmalion-like transformation is credited to his friendship with Roy Cohn (Jeremy Strong). Cohn was an infamous prosecutor who worked with Sena

October 18, 2024

Prosecutors drop charges against first lady in stock manipulation case

SEOUL, October 17 (AJP) - After a four-year investigation, prosecutors decided Thursday not to indict first lady Kim Keon Hee over allegations of involvement in a stock manipulation scheme involving Deutsch Motors, a BMW dealer in South Korea. The allegations first surfaced in February 2020 when news outlet Newstapa, citing a leaked police report, raised suspicions that Kwon Oh-soo, former chairman of Deutsch Motors, conspired with a stock trader identified as Lee to manipulate the

October 17, 2024

K-pop artists' stage outfits recreated as artworks at Seoul festival

SEOUL, October 17 (AJP) - Stage outfits of SM Entertainment artists are being showcased as recreated artworks at "C.at Work Festa," a cultural event that started on Thursday and will run for four days. The festival, held at the Shinsegae Department Store's Gangnam branch, features artworks that capture the history of SM's K-pop idols aespa and NCT, recreated by designers. The annual event blends fashion, beauty, and performance, focusing on the theme of cre

October 17, 2024

Samsung unveils fastest graphics memory chip to power AI systems

SEOUL, October 17 (AJP) - Samsung Electronics announced on Thursday that it has developed the industry's first 24-gigabit GDDR7 (graphics double data rate 7) memory chip, designed to power next-generation artificial intelligence systems. The new chip offers the highest capacity and fastest speed in the graphics memory market, capable of processing data at over 40 gigabits per second. The new DRAM is expected to be used in various applications, including PCs, game consoles, AI

October 17, 2024

PHOTOS: Seoul Library celebrates Han Kang's Nobel win

SEOUL, October 17 (AJP) - Seoul Library on Thursday unveiled a new message on its exterior, celebrating Han Kang's Nobel Prize in Literature. The board reads, "Thanks to author Han Kang, we hope more citizens will read books.” The library is displaying 10 of Han's works, including "The Vegetarian" and "Human Acts."

October 17, 2024

Vietnam plans $10 billion railway modernization to connect with China

SEOUL, October 17 (AJP) - Vietnam's Railway Authority has submitted plans to modernize a 427-kilometer rail line connecting the border city of Lao Cai to Hanoi, Hai Phong, and Ha Long, VNA reported on Thursday. The project, estimated to cost 179 trillion dong ($9.8 billion), aims to enhance trade with China and is slated to begin construction in 2030. The upgraded railway, expected to transport 8.3 million passengers and 17.5 million tons of cargo annually, will replace a centur

October 17, 2024