Trump to 'reach out' to North Korean leader

SEOUL, January 24 (AJP) - U.S. President Donald Trump said on Thursday that he would "reach out" to North Korean leader Kim Jong-un. His comments come just a few days into his non-consecutive second term earlier this week, suggesting that he intends to re-engage in talks with him.

Court rejects extension of Yoon's detention

SEOUL, January 24 (AJP) - A court on Friday rejected a request by prosecutors to extend the detention of President Yoon Suk Yeol. Earlier in the day, they filed for an extension with the Seoul Central District Court, as his detention period is set to expire early next week.

SK hynix poised for another record-breaking year on AI chip boom

SK hynix headquarters in Icheon/ Yonhap SEOUL, January 24 (AJP) - SK hynix is forecast to extend its record-breaking performance into 2025, buoyed by surging demand for artificial intelligence-related semiconductors, analysts said Friday. The South Korean chip giant reported a 12