Korea approves nuclear reactor construction for first time in 8 years

SEOUL, September 12 (AJP) - The Korean government approved the construction of new nuclear reactors for the first time in more than eight years on Thursday, as the country seeks to expand atomic power to meet its net-zero targets and enhance energy security. The Nuclear Safet

Members of NewJeans demand HYBE reinstate their mentor

SEOUL, September 12 (AJP) - K-pop girl group NewJeans took to a live YouTube broadcast on Wednesday, urging HYBE, the parent company of their label ADOR, to reverse its decision to dismiss Min Hee-jin, the label's former CEO. The abrupt broadcast came just a day before HYBE's sha

Biden nominates new USFK chief

Lieutenant General Xavier T. Brunson. Courtesy of the U.S. Army SEOUL, September 12 (AJP) - Lieutenant General Xavier T. Brunson has been named as a nominee to lead the U.S. Forces Korea, the Pentagon said on Wednesday. U.S. President Joe Biden nominated him to replace General Paul L