Indian tycoon Ratan Tata dies at age 86

SEOUL, October 10 (AJP) – Indian tycoon Ratan Tata, who led Tata Group for around 21 years, died on Wednesday at a Mumbai hospital at the age of 86. The cause of his death was not disclosed. He is credited with transforming Tata Group into a global enterprise before stepping down in 2012. Tata succeeded his uncle in 1991 as chairman of Tata Sons, the holding company of Tata Group. Under his leadership, the company successfully acquired major assets, including Anglo-Dutch st

October 10, 2024

Suspected North Korean hackers stole nuclear reactor info from South Korean firm

SEOUL, October 10 (AJP) – Suspected North Korean hackers infiltrated a contractor for the state-run Korea Hydro & Nuclear Power Co. (KHNP) in 2020 and 2024, stealing information on nuclear power plants, a Seoul lawmaker said Thursday. The cyberattacks, which took place in September 2020 and June 2024, targeted the contractor’s document centralization system designed to prevent technology leaks and malware infections, according to Choi Min-hee of the opposition Democr

October 10, 2024

Four Palestinians killed in Israeli special forces operation in Nablus

SEOUL, October 10 (AJP) - Israeli forces killed four Palestinians in Nablus, in the occupied West Bank, according to the Palestinian Ministry of Health. A fifth person was wounded during the attack, which local media reported was carried out by Israeli Special Forces in central Nablus. The Palestinian news agency Wafa said an undercover Israeli unit discreetly entered the city and opened fire on a vehicle carrying the victims. The wounded individual is being treated for shrapnel inj

October 10, 2024

Colombian foreign minister starts China visit as ties strengthen  

SEOUL, October 10 (AJP) - Colombian Foreign Minister Luis Gilberto Murillo began a four-day visit to China on Wednesday. Analysts say this visit continues the trend of high-level exchanges between China and Latin American countries, aiming to strengthen cooperation and boost development in the Global South. They also noted that multilateral initiatives supported by China, like BRICS, are becoming more attractive to Latin American nations. Murillo's visit comes at the invitation

October 10, 2024

OPINION: Google Deepmind founder shares Nobel prize in chemistry for AI that unlocks shape of proteins

SEOUL, October 10 (AJP) - The 2024 Nobel prize in chemistry has been awarded to three scientists for their work on describing and predicting proteins with the help of computers. One half of the prize goes to David Baker from the University of Washington in the U.S. "for computational protein design," with the other half jointly awarded to Demis Hassabis and John M. Jumper, both from Google Deepmind, U.K., "for protein structure prediction." Using computers to car

October 10, 2024

China, EU set to continue talks over electric vehicle tariff dispute

SEOUL, October 10 (AJP) - China and the European Union continue discussions on the EU's anti-subsidy investigation into Chinese electric vehicles (EVs), following EU member states' approval of the draft final ruling last Friday, according to Xinhua News Agency on Wednesday. Recent reports indicate intensive communications between China, the U.S., and the EU on EV trade issues. Reuters reported that the EU rejected a Chinese proposal for a 30,000 euro ($32,946) minimum sales

October 10, 2024

Hyundai Mobis to make debut at Paris Motor Show

SEOUL, October 9 (AJP) - Korean auto parts maker Hyundai Mobis Co. said Wednesday that it will participate in the Paris Motor Show for the first time, aiming to accelerate its expansion into the European market. The company, affiliated with Hyundai Motor Group, plans to showcase 10 strategic technologies during the Oct. 14-18 event, including next-generation electric vehicle (EV) drive systems and battery system assemblies (BSA). Hyundai Mobis said it will operate a booth for pre

October 9, 2024

Saudi prince visits Naver's futuristic office to explore advanced technologies

SEOUL, October 9 (AJP) - Saudi Prince Faisal bin Abdulaziz bin Ayyaf on Tuesday visited Naver 1784, a futuristic office featuring various advanced technologies owned by Naver, the largest web portal in Korea. The Saudi prince, serving as the mayor of Riyadh Region, explored innovative technologies, including digital twin solutions and a dual-arm robot. Naver plans to establish its digital twin platform for five Saudi cities, laying the foundation for developing essential service

October 9, 2024

PHOTOS: Ottoman-style Mehter band performs at War Memorial of Korea

SEOUL, October 08 (AJP) - The Ottoman Mehter Band performed at the War Memorial of Korea in Yongsan, Seoul on Tuesday. Dressed in traditional Ottoman attire, the ensemble presented a 30-minute show featuring military music and a rendition of "Arirang," accompanied by precise marching formations. These bands, known collectively as mehterân, are considered the world's oldest military marching bands. Historically, they led Ottoman forces into battle to boost morale.

October 8, 2024

Türkiye's iconic military band performs at Seoul's War Memorial

SEOUL, October 08 (AJP) - The Ottoman Mehter Band, the world’s oldest military marching band, performed at Korea’s National War Memorial in central Seoul on Tuesday. Diplomats, military attachés from various embassies, and a large audience attended the event. Türkiye’s Mehter Band, which dates back to the 13th century, is celebrated as a symbol of the Ottoman Empire, reflecting the unity of its people. The band is known for boosting soldiers' morale

October 8, 2024