SME body promotes Korean food, beauty products at US event

SEOUL, September 30 (AJP) - The Korea Federation of SMEs (KBIZ) has promoted Korean food and beauty products at a major Korean cultural event in the United States. The LA Korean Festival, with around 400,000 annual attendees, is one of the largest multicultural festivals in the western U.S. It features traditional cuisine, beauty products, and K-pop entertainment. This year, the festival took place at the Seoul International Park in Los Angeles over four days, starting on Thursday.

September 30, 2024

Diet sensation Queen Wasabi named face of health supplement company Foodology

SEOUL, September 30 (AJP) - Korean rapper Queen Wasabi, who gained attention for her recent drastic weight loss, has become the brand ambassador for local health supplement company Foodology. Queen Wasabi, whose real name is Kim So-hee, lost 16 kilograms over 2 1/2 months before performing at the Waterbomb music festival in early July. The rapper, who debuted in 2019, is known for her unique style and confident performances. Her weight loss regimen included diet, exercise and con

September 30, 2024

War Memorial of Korea chief reflects on sacrifice of war veterans in celebration of Armed Forces Day

SEOUL, September 30 (AJP) - "We will never forget war heroes who gave their lives during the Korean War about seven decades ago," the War Memorial of Korea's chief stressed in his exclusive interview with AJP last month. "We will ensure their dedication and sacrifices remain honored and remembered throughout history, preserving the legacy of the fallen to inspire future generations with the values of peace and freedom as well as the importance of national defense,

September 30, 2024

Event on Nami Island promotes UAE's vibrant heritage and culture

Performers showcase the UAE's traditional dance Al-Ayyala at an event on Nami Island, Gangwon Province on Sept. 27, 2024. AJP Han Jun-gu SEOUL, September 30 (AJP) - A special event featuring several performances and exhibitions to promote the UAE's heritage and culture took place over the weekend on Nami Island, a tiny island near Chuncheon, Gangwon Province. In cooperation with the UAE Embassy in Korea, the three-day event, hosted by the Sharjah Institute for Heritage, an educ

September 30, 2024

PHOTOS: Exhibition marks 20th anniversary of popular anime series 'Naruto'

SEOUL, September 30 (AJP) - "Naruto the Gallery," a special exhibition celebrating the 20th anniversary of the popular anime series, opened Friday in Seoul. The gallery features seven themed spaces showcasing the ninja world of "Naruto" through artworks, storyboards and character designs. Visitors can explore key moments from the series, from the protagonists' childhood in Konoha Village to the Fourth Great Ninja War. This Seoul exhibition, running until Dec. 30, ma

September 30, 2024

Landslide kills 15 at illegal gold mine in Indonesia

SEOUL, September 30 (AJP) - A landslide triggered by heavy rains has claimed at least 15 lives and buried 25 others at an illegal gold mine on Indonesia's Sumatra island. The disaster occurred on Friday, in a remote area of West Sumatra province, according to news reports. Rescue efforts were initially hampered by blocked access roads to the remote mining site. Indonesian rescue officials reported three additional injuries and confirmed that search operations for those buried ar

September 30, 2024

Indian steel industry calls for measures to address surge of cheap Chinese imports

SEOUL, September 30 (AJP) - The Indian Steel Association (ISA) has voiced concerns about the influx of cheap Chinese steel products, urging the government to take action. The association made this statement following the United States imposing high tariffs on Chinese steel products, according to news reports on Friday. Earlier this month, the U.S. government decided to impose a 25 percent tariff on Chinese steel and aluminum products. "The increased trade remedial tariffs on

September 30, 2024

Fake hotel websites plague Vietnamese resort town

SEOUL, September 30 (AJP) - Nha Trang, a popular resort town in southern Viet Nam, is facing a surge in hotel booking scams. Fraudsters are creating fake websites and social media pages for 4 and 5-star hotels and resorts, tricking tourists into paying for non-existent reservations. One victim from Hanoi lost about 700,000 won ($520) when attempting to book for a group of 12. Local police have reported nearly 100 similar cases. The scammers imitate pages of well-known establishments

September 30, 2024

Samsung's AI-powered mobile devices surpass 20 million units in Korea

SEOUL, September 30 (AJP) - Samsung Electronics said Monday the number of its mobile devices with artificial intelligence features in South Korea have exceeded 20 million units. The company launched Galaxy AI with the Galaxy S24 smartphone series in January, followed by the Galaxy Z Flip6, and the Galaxy Z Fold6 in July. Samsung has also extended AI capabilities to previous models, including the S23 and S22 series, Z Flip5, Z Fold5, Z Flip4, Z Fold4, and select Galaxy Tab model

September 30, 2024

Telegram pledges stern action against illegal content

SEOUL, September 30 (AJP) - Messaging app service Telegram has promised to take stern action against illegal content on its platform, South Korea's Korea Communications Standards Commission (KCSC) said Monday. The telecom regulator and Telegram held their first face-to-face talks on Friday following a massive deepfake porn scandal involving Telegram in August. KCSC Chairman Ryu Hee-lim said Telegram has committed to a zero-tolerance approach to crimes and agreed to cooperate

September 30, 2024