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DeepBrain AI showcases AI memorial service at global forum
SEOUL, September 24 (AJP) - Korean artificial intelligence firm DeepBrain AI showcased its AI memorial service "Re;memory" at a global business forum recently held in Yeongjongdo, Incheon. The company said on Monday that the service, developed in collaboration with Korean funeral service provider PreedLife Co., uses DeepBrain AI's technology to create AI-generated videos of deceased individuals based on a single photograph and a 10-second voice sample. The AI avat
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CJ CheilJedang to supply Korean dumplings to Qantas Airways
SEOUL, September 24 (AJP) - Korea's leading food manufacturer CJ CheilJedang announced on Tuesday it will provide its Bibigo brand dumplings as in-flight meals for Australia's flag carrier Qantas Airways. The culinary company said it will supply a set of pork and pork-kimchi flavored steamed dumplings to Qantas flights starting in October. The Korean food items will be served on international routes from Australia to destinations including London, Singapore, Manila, Tokyo,
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Former Japan PM Noda wins opposition leadership, eyes election
SEOUL, September 24 (AJP) - Former Japanese Prime Minister Yoshihiko Noda secured leadership of the main opposition Constitutional Democratic Party of Japan (CDPJ) on Monday, pledging to challenge the ruling coalition in an anticipated snap election. Noda, 67, defeated ex-Chief Cabinet Secretary Yukio Edano in a runoff vote, garnering 232 points to Edano's 180. The victory positions Noda to lead the CDPJ against the Liberal Democratic Party (LDP), which has dominated Japanese
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India, US to collaborate on building semiconductor manufacturing plant
SEOUL, September 24 (AJP) - The United States and India have pledged to collaborate on establishing a semiconductor manufacturing plant in India. Following a meeting between U.S. President Joe Biden and Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday, the White House announced that the Indian plant will manufacture infrared, gallium nitride and silicon carbide semiconductors. The two leaders agreed to establish a new semiconductor manufacturing plant in India focused on advanced sensin
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Nurse escapes sexual assault at hospital in eastern India
SEOUL, September 24 (AJP) - A female nurse managed to escape an attempted sexual assault at a hospital in eastern India, according to recent news sources. On Sept. 11, three men confronted a nurse working at a private hospital in Samastipur, Bihar, intending to assault her. The suspects were identified as a doctor working at the hospital and his friends. Despite being intoxicated, they meticulously planned the crime by locking the hospital and turning off the CCTV cameras befor
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China's aircraft carriers engage in extensive activities
SEOUL, September 24 (AJP) - In the week preceding the 12th anniversary of China's first aircraft carrier's commissioning, all three of the nation's carriers reportedly conducted exercises or evaluations. Analysts noted on Monday that China's aircraft carrier program is progressing swiftly. The Chinese Ministry of National Defense spokesman, Senior Colonel Zhang Xiaogang, stated Thursday that the PLA Navy had recently deployed the Liaoning carrier group for standard d
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UN General Assembly convenes amid growing concerns of all-out war in Middle East
SEOUL, September 24 (AJP) - The 79th United Nations General Assembly is opening amid a severe escalation of violence in southern Lebanon, where Israeli airstrikes have killed at least 490 people and displaced thousands, according to Lebanon's health ministry. Despite ongoing diplomatic efforts at the UN, the conflict between Israel and Hezbollah risks spiraling into full-scale war. UN diplomats have been holding discussions on various global issues, while Lebanon's Prime
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Israeli air strikes kill at least 492 people in Lebanon
SEOUL, September 24 (AJP) - Israeli air strikes in Lebanon have killed at least 492 people, making it the deadliest day of conflict in the region in nearly two decades, according to Lebanon's health ministry. The strikes targeted 1,300 Hezbollah positions, aiming to destroy infrastructure built since the 2006 war. Thousands of civilians fled as Hezbollah retaliated by launching over 200 rockets into northern Israel, injuring two. Global leaders are urging restraint, with UN S
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Citigroup faces hurdles in China expansion due to US regulatory issues
SEOUL, September 24 (AJP) - Citigroup's efforts to establish a standalone securities firm in China have encountered obstacles, according to a Bloomberg report on Monday. The U.S. Federal Reserve's recent penalties on Citigroup for data management and risk control issues have complicated the bank's expansion plans in China. Chinese regulations require foreign banks to be free of major regulatory fines for three years before establishing onshore operations. However, Citigr
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OPINION: A weakened Hezbollah is being goaded into all-out conflict with Israel – the consequences would be devastating for all
SEOUL, September 24 (AJP) - For almost a year, Israel and Hezbollah have engaged in increasingly provocative cross-border skirmishes as onlookers warn that this escalating war of attrition could land the region in all-out conflict. The past few days have made that devastating scenario closer to a reality. First came Israel's pager and walkie-talkie attack, an unprecedented assault on Hezbollah's communications that injured thousands of the organization's operatives. It w
September 24, 2024
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INTERVIEW: Italian TV personality discusses AJP's role in upholding truth and bridging cultures while combating fake news
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Russian defense minister arrives in Pyongyang amid deepening military ties
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South Korea unveils new homegrown interceptor missile system
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Indonesia, Thailand hit by deadly floods, thousands displaced
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Tariff cuts not main cause for Korea trade deficit: US Congress
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Merger of Korean Air, Asiana Airlines expected next month
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Türkiye welcomes Omani Sultan in first-ever state visit
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Cold snap grips nation after heavy snowfall
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India's Reliance Industries acquires 21% stake in US-based Wavetech Helium
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Japan names former currency chief Kanda as ADB president