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'10,000 North Korean troops in Russia,' South Korean Defense Ministry says
SEOUL, November 5 (AJP) - About 10,000 North Korean troops are currently in Russia, with a considerable number of them moving to frontline areas, the Ministry of National Defense here said on Tuesday. "Approximately 10,000 North Korean troops have been dispatched to Russia, and a considerable number of them have moved to frontlines including Kursk," said a ministry spokesperson during a press briefing. The remarks came just several hours after a similar statement from t
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Myanmar's junta chief to make first China visit since 2021 coup
SEOUL, November 5 (AJP) - Senior General Min Aung Hlaing will visit China for the first time since seizing power in a 2021 coup, attending the Mekong Summit in Kunming on Nov 6-7, according to AFP on Monday. The visit comes as Myanmar's military faces increasing pressure from rebel forces, with China recently closing its borders with rebel-held territories and encouraging dialogue between some armed groups and the junta. During the visit, Min Aung Hlaing will meet with officials
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OPINION: How does electoral college voting system work in US election?
SEOUL, November 5 (AJP) - On Nov. 5, millions of Americans will cast their votes for president, with the vast majority deciding between Democrat Kamala Harris or Republican Donald Trump. This historic election, however, is not determined by a singular national poll, but rather a state-by-state contest. Many people outside the US, and some inside, do not understand how this complicated system works. Here are five things to know about the electoral college system: 1. It's not o
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At least 36 passengers die in bus crash in Indian Himalayas
SEOUL, November 05 (AJP) - At least 36 people were killed when a bus plunged down a ravine in the northern Himalayan region of India. According to news reports, the bus, carrying about 60 passengers, rolled down a 200-meter-deep ravine around 8:25 a.m. on Monday in the Almora district. The bus, which has a capacity of 43 passengers, was reportedly overloaded.
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Japan, China officials hold talks to pave way for leaders' summit
SEOUL, November 5 (AJP) - Japan's National Security Adviser Takeo Akiba met with China's Foreign Minister Wang Yi in Beijing on Monday to lay groundwork for a potential meeting between their leaders later this month. During the 4 1/2 hours of talks in Beijing, they also discussed key bilateral issues including China's restrictions on Japanese seafood imports and security measures for Japanese citizens in China following recent attacks. Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru
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OPINION: Massachusetts could be next state to get rid of 'subminimum wage' for tipped workers
SEOUL, November 05 (AJP) - The federal minimum wage for tipped workers has stood at US$2.13 an hour since 1991. Back then, it amounted to half the $4.25 regular minimum wage. But Congress has failed to increase the tipped minimum while periodically raising the regular wage floor. Today, the tipped rate is less than one-third of the $7.25 federal full minimum wage. As of Oct. 2024, 30 states and Washington, D.C., had instituted their own, higher, regular minimum wages. The number of
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Japan's H3 rocket takes military satellite into orbit
SEOUL, November 5 (AJP) - Japan successfully launched its new flagship H3 rocket carrying a military communications satellite, marking the third straight success for the spacecraft after its failed debut last year. The rocket, jointly developed by Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) and the nation's leading heavy machinery maker Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, blasted off from the Tanegashima Space Center in Kagoshima prefecture on Monday to deliver a Defense Ministry satelli
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Xi meets Macao's new chief executive Sam Hou Fai
SEOUL, November 5 (AJP) - Chinese President Xi Jinping met with Sam Hou Fai, the newly elected chief executive of the Macao Special Administrative Region (SAR), recently appointed by China's central government, at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing last week. During the meeting last Friday, Premier Li Qiang, with Xi present, handed Sam an official decree from the State Council, formalizing his role as Macao SAR's sixth chief executive. Xi offered his congratulations,
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Dubai hosts prestigious best chef awards for first time in Middle East
SEOUL, November 5 (AJP) - The city of Dubai in the United Arab Emirates hosted the eighth edition of The Best Chef Awards this week, marking the event's debut in the Middle East. The three-day event, which began Monday, will wrap up with the main award ceremony at the Asateer Tent in Atlantis, The Palm Jumeirah on Wednesday. Supported by the Dubai Department of Economy and Tourism, the awards feature workshops, panel discussions, and interactive sessions, bringing together cu
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China appeals to WTO over EU decision on countervailing measures
SEOUL, November 5 (AJP) - China on Monday appealed to the World Trade Organization (WTO) against the EU's final decision on countervailing measures targeting Chinese electric vehicles (EVs), China's commerce ministry said. China firmly opposes the EU's move to impose high countervailing duties on Chinese-made EVs, despite opposition from EU governments, industry groups, and the public, according to a ministry spokesperson. To protect the interests of the EV industry a
November 5, 2024
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China taps vice UN representative as ambassador to Seoul: sources
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PHOTOS: Students protest co-ed proposal at Dongduk Women's University
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Singer Kim Ho-joong gets prison term in hit-and-run case
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OPINION: The Republican election sweep – beyond the headlines
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Korea Zinc cancels controversial share sale; chairman to step down as board chief
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Test-takers advised to avoid 'distracting' songs ahead of exam
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North Korean troops engaging in combat against Ukraine forces, US confirms
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Korean researchers develop wood-based aviation fuel
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China's BYD to enter Korean EV market in early 2025
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India's gaming market projected to reach $9.2 billion in five years: report