Huawei launches AI programs to boost Saudi Arabia's digital transformation

SEOUL, Sept. 4 (AJP) - Chinese tech powerhouse Huawei unveiled several artificial intelligence (AI) initiatives on Monday, aiming at accelerating Saudi Arabia's digital evolution and supporting the nation's ambitious Saudi Vision 2030 program. These initiatives will introduce cutting-edge AI capabilities to the kingdom, including technologies for ubiquitous computing, cost reduction, enhanced data security, and improved edge cloud service experiences. These advancements are

September 4, 2024

Etihad's A380 lands in Mumbai for 20th anniversary of its India operations

SEOUL, Sept. 4 (AJP) - Etihad Airways, the national carrier of the UAE, marked its 20th anniversary of flying to India by landing its iconic Airbus A380 in Mumbai last week. This event kicks off the airline's celebrations, with the A380 set to operate on the Mumbai-Abu Dhabi route for a limited period. There will be three weekly flights until Dec. 31, as announced in a statement on Tuesday. The use of the A380 on this route commemorates two decades since Etihad's inaugural f

September 4, 2024

Lebanon's former central bank chief arrested over financial crimes

SEOUL, Sept. 4 (AJP) - Lebanon's former central bank governor, Riad Salameh, has been detained following a hearing at the country's judicial palace, according to state media. It is reported that public prosecutor Judge Jamal al-Hajjar ordered the arrest of the 73-year-old Salameh after questioning him on Tuesday. This is the first time Salameh has appeared before Lebanon's judiciary since stepping down as governor of the central bank, Banque du Liban, in July last year.

September 4, 2024

China, US to hold climate working group meeting in Beijing

SEOUL, Sept. 4 (AJP) - The Chinese Ministry of Ecology and Environment announced on Tuesday that China and the United States are set to convene the second meeting of their joint initiative, the Working Group on Enhancing Climate Action in the 2020s. John Podesta, Senior Advisor to the U.S. President for International Climate Policy, will travel to China from Sept. 4-6. He will co-lead the meeting alongside Liu Zhenmin, China's special envoy for climate change. The agenda for

September 4, 2024

OPINION: The harsh process of becoming K-pop star is opening to western performers

SEOUL, Sept. 4 (AJP) - "Made in Korea: The K-Pop Experience" is a six-part reality show following five British trainees over 100 days as they debut as a Korean-pop (K-pop) idol boy group called Dear Alice. In collaboration with SM Entertainment, a K-pop powerhouse, the show will introduce the behind-the-scenes of making a K-pop idol through an immersive training system. Showing a glimpse of the lives of K-pop trainees, the first episode introduces K-pop as a multi-billion

September 4, 2024

Ko Ah-sung 'seeks escape' in her latest film

SEOUL, September 4 (AJP) -Actress Ko Ah-sung returned to the silver screen with her new film, "Because I Hate Korea," which hit local theaters last week. As its provocative title might suggest, especially to many Koreans, the film revolves around a woman in her late 20s who decides to move to New Zealand in search of happiness, quitting her job and leaving her family and boyfriend behind. "'I should do this, otherwise, I would forever regret not doing it.'

September 4, 2024

VISUALS: Incheon International Airport hosts conference on the future of aviation industry

SEOUL, September 03 (AJP) - The 2024 World Aviation Conference, a two-day event hosted by the Incheon International Airport, was kicked off Tuesday at the Inspire Entertainment Resort near the airport in Incheon. Under the theme "A New Way Forward: Turning Uncertainty into Opportunity," the conference will focus on post-pandemic industry trends and the recovery and growth of the aviation market following the COVID-19 downturn. The event, which was inaugurated in 2016, brings toge

September 3, 2024

Actor Yoo Ah-in sentenced to 1 year in prison for drug offenses

SEOUL, Sept. 3 (AJP) - Actor Yoo Ah-in was sentenced to one year in prison for illegal drug use on Monday. The Seoul Central District Cour also imposed a fine of two million Korean won (US$1,492). Yoo was immediately taken into custody following the sentencing. The verdict came out after the Seoul Central District Prosecutors' Office sought a four-year prison term for Yoo in July. The court said, "Despite warnings from medical professionals, Yoo continued to use sedative

September 3, 2024

Bulgarian minster visits Hyundai E&C over nuclear power project

SEOUL, Sept. 3 (AJP) – Bulgarian Energy Minister Vladimir Malinov visited Hyundai Engineering and Construction in Seoul to discuss cooperation on the nation’s nuclear power plant project, the company announced Tuesday. The leading Korean construction company was selected in February as the preferred bidder for a project to build two additional nuclear reactors at the Kozloduy nuclear power complex. During his visit on Monday, the minister met with Hyundai E&C CEO

September 3, 2024

PHOTOS: Gyeongbokgung Experience of Royal Refreshments event offers taste of traditional Korean sweets and tea

SEOUL, September 03 (AJP) - The "Gyeongbokgung Experience of Royal Refreshments" program is set to attract visitors to Gyeongbokgung Palace from Sept. 4 until Oct. 31, 2024. Through the royal refreshment-experiencing program, selected visitors are offered an opportunity to taste seven types of traditional Korean sweets and a type of tea, created at the Sanegwabang, the royal kitchen of the Joseon Dynasty (1392~1897). The confectioneries were reproduced versions of sweets that were

September 3, 2024