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Cuba's K-pop fan community leader visits Korea amid renewed bilateral relations
SEOUL, July 8 (AJU PRESS) - Cultural exchanges between Korea and Cuba are showing signs of growth following the recent normalization of relations between the two countries. Last week, a dinner hosted by the Korean-Cuban Friendship Association brought together Han Byung-kil, head of the Korean Council on Latin America and the Caribbean (KCLAC) with several Cuban officials and others. Among the guests was Marta Maria Cabrera, president of ArtCor, a Cuban-based K-pop fanbase with about
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Samsung Electronics workers begin three-day strike
SEOUL, July 8 (AJU PRESS) - The largest labor union at Samsung Electronics began a three-day strike on Monday, demanding higher pay and improved bonus systems. The walkout is led by the National Samsung Electronics Labor Union (NSELU), which represents about 24 percent of Samsung's 125,000 employees. About 5,000 members are expected to join the walkout, the group said, citing a survey of over 8,000 members. The union launched the strike with a rally at 11 a.m. in
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Gov't to come up with new measures as doctors' strike persists
SEOUL, July 8 (AJU PRESS) - The government is set to come up with new measures for trainee doctors who continue their strike against the government's radical medical reform plans, the Ministry of Health and Welfare said Monday. Health Minister Cho Kyu-hong is expected to announce the government's final decision regarding trainee doctors and how to handle their resignations. In an attempt to resolve the prolonged strike, the ministry lifted all administrative restriction
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VISUALS: Teaser clip released for virtual artist Suvi's dance single 'Suncream'
SEOUL, July 8 (AJU PRESS) - Studio Meta-K, the agency behind virtual artist Suvi, released a teaser clip for her upcoming debut single "Suncream" on Sunday. The 22-year-old digital human is set to debut on Thursday with the dance song, which tells the story of a mermaid emerging from the sea in search of love, only to discover the joys of summer instead. Mina Myoung, a choreographer known for her work on the dance competition show "Street Woman Fighter 2," oversaw the
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PHOTOS: Seoul restricts tourist access to historic hanok village
SEOUL, July 05 (AJU PRESS) - In an unprecedented move, Seoul's Jongno District has decided to limit tourist access to the popular Bukchon Hanok Village starting next year, citing concerns over overtourism and residents' quality of life. Starting in March 2025, parts of the picturesque neighborhood in central Seoul, known for its well-preserved traditional Korean houses, or hanok, will be designated as a "special management area" under the Tourism Promotion Act. This deci
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Virtual artist Suvi's sporty-themed photos unveiled ahead of next week's debut
SEOUL, July 5 (AJU PRESS) - Studio Meta-K, the agency behind virtual artist Suvi, released her photos on Friday, showcasing a sporty theme for her upcoming debut single "Suncream." The four photos unveiled on social media capture the vibrant energy of summer, the Korean tech startup said. The 22-year-old virtual singer is scheduled to debut next Thursday with the dance track. In the song, Suvi tells the tale of a mermaid emerging from the sea in search of love, only to
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More Koreans suffer from mental illness, survey reveals
SEOUL, July 5 (AJU PRESS) Seven out of every ten Koreans experienced mental illness such as severe stress, insomnia and depression over the past year, a recent survey reveals. The online survey, conducted by the National Center for Mental Health, polled 3,000 people nationwide aged between 15 and 69 and found that some 73.6 percent suffered from such symptoms, showing an increase of nearly 10 percentage points from 63.9 percent in the same survey in 2022. Despite the increase, o
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Indian Embassy in Korea holds seminar on defense industry cooperation
SEOUL, July 5 (AJU PRESS) - The Embassy of India in Korea has hosted a seminar aimed at promoting defense industry cooperation between the two countries. The India-ROK (Republic of Korea) Defense Industry Cooperation Seminar took place in Seoul on Thursday, in collaboration with the Korea Defense Industry Association (KDIA), the Defense Acquisition Program Administration (DAPA), and the Agency for Defense Development (ADD) from Korea, alongside the Department of Defence Production (
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Expo in Seoul showcases Korea's tourist attractions
SEOUL, July 5 (AJU PRESS) - A tourism expo kicked off its three-day run at COEX in Gangnam, southern Seoul on Thursday. Participated by the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism and the Korea Tourism Organization (KTO), the expo aims to attract tourists from both home and overseas, by showcasing major tourist destinations in Korea and promoting various tour services. With participation from over 120 government agencies, tour operators, and other related companies, the
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Samsung expects 15-fold increase in second-quarter operating profit amid AI boom
SEOUL, July 5 (AJU PRESS) - Samsung Electronics expects its operating profit to have jumped nearly 15-fold in the second quarter, driven by surging demand for memory chips amid the artificial intelligence boom. In its preliminary earnings guidance issued on Friday, the Korean tech giant estimated its operating profit increased by 1452.24 percent year-on-year to 10.4 trillion won during the April-June period, while revenue swelled by 23.31 percent to 74 trillion won, both far exceedi
July 5, 2024
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PHOTOS: Retro street in central Seoul faces uncertain future
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PHOTOS: Seoul Summer Beach transforms Gwanghwamun into urban water park
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PHOTOS: Incheon Airport gears up for summer travel boom
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From lovebugs to nutrias: Korea grapples with growing threat of alien species
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Dark web drug ring with 4,000 buyers busted
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Defense chiefs of S. Korea, US, Japan to meet in Tokyo next week
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Actor Yu Ah-in booked on allegations of sexually assaulting man in his 30s
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Amid e-commerce settlement dispute, Tmon begins refunds after customers occupy office
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Peruvian Embassy in Seoul celebrates Independence Day
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Korea Eximbank, IDB sign $300 million co-financing deal for Latin America infrastructure projects