PHOTOS: Museum explores roots of Korean culture

SEOUL, October 15 (AJP) - The National Folk Museum of Korea in Seoul offers a permanent exhibition titled "The Beginning of K-Culture.” The exhibition showcases objects and experiences that define Korean identity, aiming to illustrate how elements of traditional Korean life have transformed into the globally recognized K-culture phenomenon. Divided into three sections — "Useful," "Natural," and "Together" — the exhibition explores variou

October 15, 2024

NewJeans' Hanni speaks out about alleged workplace bullying at National Assembly

SEOUL, October 15 (AJP) - Hanni, a member of K-pop girl band NewJeans made a baffling appearance at the National Assembly on Tuesday. In a parliamentary audit of the Ministry of Environment and Labor, Hanni was scrutinized regarding workplace bullying and other forms of harassment she had endured. "What I experienced, which was not a one-time issue, is something anyone could go through," said the 20-year-old Vietnamese-born girl. "I came forward because I felt it s

October 15, 2024

Hyundai's Indian IPO attracts BlackRock

SEOUL, October 15 (AJP) - BlackRock, the world's largest asset manager, has participated in the initial public offering of Hyundai Motor's Indian subsidiary, according to news reports on Tuesday. Hyundai Motor's Indian subsidiary began offering shares to institutional investors starting on Monday. The shares of Hyundai Motor's Indian subsidiary will begin trading in Mumbai on Oct. 22, and individual investors can subscribe from Tuesday to Thursday. This IPO marks

October 15, 2024

Weight-loss drug Wegovy launches in Korea

SEOUL, October 15 (AJP) - Danish drugmaker Novo Nordisk launched its popular obesity treatment, Wegovy, in South Korea on Tuesday, industry sources said. Its local distributor, Zuellig Pharma Korea, has begun accepting orders for the blockbuster drug, which is delivered via a pre-filled pen injector. Wegovy was approved by the Ministry of Food and Drug Safety in April 2023 for adults with a body mass index (BMI) of 30 or greater, or 27 to 30 with at least one weight-related comor

October 15, 2024

India, Canada expel diplomats amid row over Sikh Sikh separatist's death

SEOUL, October 15 (AJP) - India and Canada have once again expelled each other's diplomats, escalating tensions over the killing of a Sikh separatist leader in Canada last June, according to reports on Monday. Canada's foreign ministry announced the expulsion of six Indian diplomats and consular staff in connection with the investigation into the killing. Canadian police said criminal activities involving Indian government officials were ongoing. In response, India expell

October 15, 2024

Chinese, Russian defense ministers meet in Beijing

SEOUL, October 15 (AJP) - Chinese Defense Minister Dong Jun met with Russian Defense Minister Andrei Belousov in Beijing on Monday, where both sides agreed to strengthen cooperation. This year marks the 75th anniversary of diplomatic relations between China and Russia, a friendship that has stood the test of time and grown stronger, according to Dong. Dong praised the China-Russia relationship, highlighting that it has reached an all-time high under the leadership of Chinese

October 15, 2024

China's foreign trade shows strong growth, signaling stable Q4 outlook  

SEOUL, October 15 (AJP) - China's total trade in the first three quarters of 2024 reached 32.33 trillion yuan ($4.57 trillion), a record high and an increase of 5.3 percent from the previous year, according to the General Administration of Customs (GAC) on Monday. Authorities highlighted steady growth in foreign trade alongside an improving trade structure. While there are ongoing internal and external challenges, experts believe China's foreign trade is well-positioned for

October 15, 2024

US deploys THAAD in Israel to enhance air defenses against Iranian missiles

SEOUL, October 15 (AJP) - The U.S. has announced the deployment of a high-altitude anti-missile system (THAAD) and a military crew to Israel, aiming to reinforce its air defenses following a missile attack by Iran on Oct. 1. The Pentagon confirmed that President Joe Biden ordered the THAAD system to protect Israel from future missile threats, as many of the nearly 200 ballistic missiles launched by Iran were intercepted, though some hit central and southern Israel. Israel has yet

October 15, 2024

North Korea blows up parts of inter-Korean roads

SEOUL, October 15 (AJP) - North Korea blew up parts of the inter-Korean road connections, South Korea's Joint Chiefs of Staff (JCS) said Tuesday. "North Korea blew up portions of the inter-Korean road connections north of the Military Demarcation Line (MDL) on the Gyeongui and Donghae lines around noon today," the JCS said in a text message to reporters. The two roads are part of previous inter-Korean cooperation projects, linking the two Koreas by land.

October 15, 2024

Thailand offers subsidies to boost tourism in flood-affected northern regions

SEOUL, October 15 (AJP) - Thailand's government is implementing measures to revitalize tourism in the flood-stricken northern regions, particularly Chiang Mai and Chiang Rai. According to the Bangkok Post on Monday, the Ministry of Tourism and Sports and the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) plan to provide 400 baht (about $11) subsidies to 10,000 visitors to these areas starting Dec. 1. This initiative is part of a broader emergency response to support economic recovery in

October 15, 2024