Hyundai Mobis to build electric vehicle parts plant in Slovakia

SEOUL, October 16 (AJP) - South Korean auto parts maker Hyundai Mobis Co. said on Wednesday it will invest about 350 billion won (US$256 million) to construct a new electric vehicle (EV) components factory in Slovakia. The plant, to be built in Novaky, will produce power electric (PE) systems, which integrate electric motors, inverters and gear heads. It marks the company's first PE system production base in Europe, with construction scheduled to be finished in the second half o

October 16, 2024

China unveils long-term space development program

SEOUL, October 16 (AJP) - China introduced on Tuesday its first national-level program for medium- to long-term space science development on Tuesday. This program will guide the country's space science missions and research from 2024 to 2050, with plans to conduct manned lunar exploration by 2027. It also sets the goal of making China a global leader in space science by 2050. The program, released by the Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS), the China National Space Administration

October 16, 2024

Month-long strike at Samsung's Indian factory ends with welfare agreement

SEOUL, October 16 (AJP) - Workers at Samsung Electronics' factory in Tamil Nadu, southern India, have ended a month-long strike over wages and working conditions after agreeing to welfare measures, the state's industry minister said Tuesday. "The strike at the Samsung factory has come to an end, and all the workers are resuming work,” T.R.B. Rajaa, the state's industry minister, said Tuesday. Since Sept. 9, hundreds of Samsung employees had participated in

October 16, 2024

UAE's nationwide campaign brings vital aid to Lebanon

SEOUL, October 16 (AJP) - The UAE will organize a second round of aid collection events for Lebanon this weekend, following a positive response to the first week of its humanitarian campaign. Events will be held at Expo Centre Sharjah on Saturday and at Dubai Exhibition Centre on Sunday. The UAE Stands With Lebanon initiative has raised over Dh110 million ($30 million) since its launch. Last weekend, thousands participated in events in Abu Dhabi and Dubai, packing 450 tonnes of esse

October 16, 2024

Intriguing drama to lure moviegoers with complex moral themes this fall

SEOUL, October 16 (AJP) - Filmmaker Heo Jin-ho's latest film "A Normal Family" is set to attract many moviegoers this fall with its enthralling story about ethical quandaries. The family-centric drama, released on Wednesday, revolves around two wealthy parents struggling to cope with a crime committed by their teenage kids. Based on the Dutch novel "The Dinner" by Herman Koch, the Korean adaption was first unveiled at the Toronto International Film Festiva

October 16, 2024

VISUALS: South Chungcheong holds cultural festival in Seoul

SEOUL, October 16 (AJP) - The South Chungcheong Province government and the Chungnam Culture and Tourism Foundation held the Wow Festival at Gwanghwamun Plaza in Seoul on Tuesday to promote the region's culture and tourism. The event featured experience zones and promotional booths from cities and counties within the province, showcasing local specialties. The festival also included character exhibitions and various Korean traditional performances.

October 16, 2024

Tesollo showcases humanoid robotic hand in Abu Dhabi

SEOUL, October 16 (AJP) - Korean robot startup Tesollo unveiled its new robotic hand, the Delto Gripper-5 Finger (DG-5F), at a robotics conference in Abu Dhabi, the company said Wednesday. The DG-5F, similar in size and structure to a human hand, features five fingers with 20 joints, allowing for smooth and precise movements, according to the company. It is designed to perform automated tasks such as using tools, assembling and disassembling objects, and streamlining manual work proces

October 16, 2024

OPINION: Moldova votes on whether to join EU as Russia intensifies vast disinformation campaign

SEOUL, October 16 (AJP) - Moldova is emerging as a major strategic battleground in a fierce competition between Russia and the west. A Kremlin-backed disinformation campaign has intensified over the last few months, in the run-up to Moldova's presidential elections. One of the key reasons for this is that a referendum on EU membership has been scheduled for the same day, Oct. 20. The challenges for this small country, wedged between Ukraine and Romania, are complex. Russia co

October 16, 2024

Lee Kuan Yew's house faces demolition debate as family dispute resurfaces

SEOUL, October 16 (AJP) - The former residence of Singapore's founding father, Lee Kuan Yew, is once again at the center of a debate over preservation versus demolition. Lee Hsien Yang, the late prime minister's younger son, announced on Tuesday via Facebook his intention to apply for demolition permits. "It is my duty to carry out my father's wishes within the limits of the law," he wrote. The house at 38 Oxley Road, built in the late 1890s and occupied

October 16, 2024

Japan kicks off election campaign amid ruling party scandal

SEOUL, October 16 (AJP) - Japan has begun an official campaign for the Oct. 27 general election as Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba seeks to secure a fresh mandate amidst a slush fund scandal plaguing his Liberal Democratic Party (LDP). The 12-day campaign period began on Tuesday for the election in which 1,344 candidates compete for 465 seats in the House of Representatives. The LDP and its coalition partner, Komeito, aim to maintain their majority, while the opposition Constitutio

October 16, 2024