Foreign Ministers of South Korea, China, and Japan to meet in Tokyo next month

SEOUL, February 13 (AJP) - The foreign ministers of South Korea, China, and Japan are expected to hold talks in Japan next month. South Korean Foreign Minister Cho Tae-yul, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi, and Japanese Foreign Minister Takeshi Iwaya will have a trilateral meeting in Tokyo on March 22, Japanese daily Asahi Shimbun reported on Thursday, citing multiple government sources. If held, this will be the first such meeting since November 2023, when the ministers from the

February 13, 2025

White House touts Hyundai Steel's potential US investment in levying steel tariffs

SEOUL, February 13 (AJP) - A day after U.S. President Donald Trump imposed a sweeping 25 percent tariff on imported steel and aluminum, the White House highlighted Hyundai Steel’s potential investment in the United States, framing it as a step to bolster American manufacturing. In a fact sheet, the White House stated that Trump’s decision to eliminate loopholes and exceptions would “strengthen the U.S. steel and aluminum industries.” The statement also n

February 13, 2025

PHOTOS: Koreans celebrate first full moon of lunar New Year

SEOUL, February 13 (AJP) - The first full moon of the lunar New Year, Jeongwol Daeboreum, was celebrated across the country on Feb. 12. Traditionally, on Jeongwol Daeboreum, people eat ogokbap (five-grain rice) and participate in various events, praying for health and well-being.

February 13, 2025

LG Electronics stakes its future on premium tech, global expansion

Editor's Note: This article is the sixth installment in our series on Asia's top 100 companies, exploring the strategies, challenges, and innovations driving the region's most influential corporations. SEOUL, February 12 (AJP) - For more than a decade, LG Electronics has held its position as the world’s leading OLED television manufacturer, a distinction it has maintained for 11 consecutive years. But beyond its dominance in consumer electronics, the South Kor

February 13, 2025

PHOTOS: All-Chinese K-pop girl group debuts with 'Bubble Gum'

SEOUL, February 12 (AJP) - BLINGONE China, a K-pop girl group composed entirely of Chinese members, made its official debut on Feb. 12 at the World K-pop Center in Seoul. The group’s title track, Bubble Gum, blends energetic hip-hop dance beats with bright, synth-driven melodies, embodying the hybridized sound that has become a hallmark of the K-pop genre. With a catchy chorus and classical overture elements, the song is designed to be instantly memorable and easy to sing along to.

February 12, 2025

Schoolchild died from multiple stab wounds, autopsy reveals

SEOUL, February 12 (AJP) - An autopsy revealed that the cause of death of an 8-year-old, who was killed by a school teacher in Daejeon earlier this week, was due to multiple wounds from a sharp object, police said Wednesday. According to police, the teacher in her 40s confessed that she was searching for targets for her knife attack last Monday and ended up coaxing the girl into an extracurricular room after class, telling her she had a book for her. After the rampage, she report

February 12, 2025

Hanwha Hotels & Resorts to acquire Ourhome for 8.7 trillion won

SEOUL, February 12 (AJP) - Hanwha Hotels & Resorts announced Wednesday it will acquire a 58.62 percent stake in South Korean food service company Ourhome for 8.7 trillion won ($6.5 billion). The company said in a regulatory filing that it will initially acquire 50.62 percent of shares from major shareholders, including former Vice Chairman Koo Bon-sung and Chairwoman Koo Mi-hyun. The remaining 8 percent owned by Koo Bon-sung will be purchased through a third party, it said.

February 12, 2025

CES Insight & Innovation Awards honor top Korean innovators

SEOUL, February 12 (AJP) - The 2025 CES Insight & Innovation Awards recognized leading Korean companies that have demonstrated technological excellence and global competitiveness at CES 2025. Hosted by Aju News Corporation and its English-language news agency AJP, the event took place at the Korea Press Center in Seoul, celebrating businesses that are driving innovation across industries. This year’s awardees include Koo Ja-kwan, chairman of Samkoo INC, recognized fo

February 12, 2025

CES Insight & Innovation Awards highlights Korea's global tech competitiveness

SEOUL, February 12 (AJP) - The 2025 CES Insight & Innovation Awards, an event recognizing outstanding South Korean companies making a mark in the global market, took place on Wednesday at the Korea Press Center in Seoul. Hosted by Aju News Corporation and its English-language news agency AJP, the event aimed to shed light on innovative Korean businesses and provide insights into the latest technology trends showcased at CES 2025. The awards ceremony was accompanied by the CES

February 12, 2025

PHOTO: Korean Stone Art Museum

SEOUL, February 11 (AJP) - Korean Stone Art Museum At the entrance of the outdoor garden, Garden of Stones, in the Korean Stone Art Museum, a massive stone tiger (seokho) stands guard. Traditionally, these stone tigers served as guardian spirits, protecting royal tombs from evil spirits. Passing beyond the seokho, visitors are greeted by a row of stone scholar statues (muninseok), which were once placed at noble family tombs. These particular statues were repatriated from J

February 12, 2025