National
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Korea exports first batch of Samgyetang to Europe
SEOUL, May 10 (AJU PRESS) - Samgyetang or chicken soup with ginseng is now making its way into the European market amid the growing global popularity of Korean cuisine. The first batch of the ready-to-eat packages, totaling approximately 8.4 tons, was exported to Germany from the southern port city of Busan, the Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs said Thursday. After nearly three decades of negotiations with European authorities began in 1996, the export of Korea
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Southern port city to be transformed into Korea's coffee business incubator
SEOUL, May 10 (AJU PRESS) - The southern port city of Busan will be transformed into Korea's incubator for coffee-related businesses, city officials said during a press event on Thursday. This initiative under the slogan "Coffee City Busan" aims to serve as a growth engine for the country's second-largest city. Busan which serves as Korea's main maritime gateway, boasts a diverse culture. Notably, an annual average of about 92 percent of imported coffee produ
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Australian Embassy in Seoul invites wine enthusiasts to epicurean adventure
SEOUL, May 10 (AJU PRESS) - Wine enthusiasts and connoisseurs alike in Korea will be enchanted by more than 60 carefully chosen Australian wines at a tasting event to be held in southern Seoul this Saturday. The event hosted by Wine Australia in cooperation with the Australian Embassy in Seoul will showcase an array of wines including whites, reds, sparklings, and other sweet varieties at an outdoor venue of Sofitel Ambassador Seoul. Guests will have the opportunity to indulge in
May 10, 2024 -
President Yoon apologizes over Dior bag scandal involving wife
SEOUL, May 9 (AJU PRESS) - President Yoon Suk Yeol apologized Thursday over a luxury handbag scandal involving his wife that has plagued his administration into the second year in office. “I apologize for causing concerns to the people with the unwise conduct of my wife,” Yoon said during a news conference. But he refused to accept a special counsel investigation, pushed by opposition parties, into the case. "I have consistently expressed my opinion that a
May 9, 2024 -
'Supersized' gimbap delights visitors at tourism expo
SEOUL, May 09 (AJU PRESS) - An event to promote gimbap, one of Korea's most popular on-the-go meals, was held at COEX in southern Seoul on Thursday. The event was held as part of the Seoul International Travel Fair (SITF), which runs until Sunday. The expo offers various tourism information at home and overseas. Hundreds of people including foreign dignitaries, tourism officials, chefs and gourmets gathered for the occasion. Renowned chef Kim Rock-hoon, who has been promoting
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Gwanghwamun Square voted Seoul's top landmark by foreigners
SEOUL, May 09 (AJU PRESS) - Foreigners chose Gwanghwamun Square as Seoul's most symbolic place, while Seoul citizens considered the Han River as the city's top landmark, a survey reveals. According to the annual survey released by the Seoul Metropolitan Government on Thursday, nearly half of foreign respondents or 45.9 percent picked Gwanghwamun Square as the capital's main landmark, followed by nearby royal palaces (41.4 percent), Dongdaemun Design Plaza, a multi-p
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Korea's workforce expected to decline by 10 million by 2044
SEOUL, May 07 (AJU PRESS) - Korea is expected to face a dramatic decline in its workforce of nearly 10 million by 2044 due to its low fertility rate, a report released by the Korean Peninsula Population Institute for Future (KPPIF) Tuesday shows. According to the report, the population aged 15 to 64, totaling 36.57 million in 2023, is projected to decline to 27.17 million by 2044. The total population will fall to 39.69 million in 2065 from 51.71 million in 2023. KPPIF forecasts
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Event promoting Korea underway in Paris ahead of Olympics
SEOUL, May 07 (AJU PRESS) - A Korea-themed festival featuring various events and splendid programs are currently underway across France, under the name of "2024 Korean Season." More than a dozen Korean cultural organizations including the Korea Tourism Organization and Korean Foundation for International Cultural Exchange, are actively promoting Korea at the festival which runs for six months. The festival kicked off with a captivating performance and dance battle b
May 7, 2024 -
Spike in juvenile gambling raises concerns in Korea
SEOUL, May 03 (AJU PRESS) - The number of Korean juveniles booked for illegal gambling more than doubled last year, prompting police to come up with comprehensive preventative measures. A total of 171 teenagers aged 14-19 were booked on suspicion of illegal gambling in 2023, a 2.3-fold increase from 74 in the previous year, the National Police Agency said Friday. Boys accounted for 92.4 percent of them. The average age of such suspects has steadily declined over the past five y
May 3, 2024 -
Yoon, opposition leader sit down for talks for first time
SEOUL, April 29 (AJU PRESS) - President Yoon Suk Yeol engaged in discussions with opposition leader Lee Jae-myung to revive people's livelihoods, following the ruling party's resounding defeat in the April 10 elections. In the elections, the ruling People Power Party secured only 108 seats in the 300-member National Assembly, compared to the opposition Democratic Party's 175. The meeting took place 720 days since Yoon took office in May 2022. During the talks held at
April 29, 2024
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PHOTOS: Korean activists rally for LGBTQ rights on key commemoration day
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Imported electric vehicle registrations surge 150% this year
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Protecting wetlands crucial for migratory birds: New Zealand envoy
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Seafood meal kits gain limelight at industry fair as Korean food makers target ready-to-eat market
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PHOTOS: Seoul Int'l Garden Show underway at Han River park
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Korean Air Force embraces memes, defying military stereotypes
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Korean spicy sauces gain global popularity
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Culture minister advocates for Hangeul signboard for Gwanghwamun
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HYBE chairman ranks sixth among Korean business leaders in stock assets
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More people fall victim to dating violence in Korea