Lee Jae-myung further solidifies his position as DP's likely presidential nominee

SEOUL, April 20 (AJP) - Lee Jae-myung, the former leader of the main opposition Democratic Party (DP), secured a resounding victory in the party's primary in the southeastern region on Sunday, solidifying his position as a frontrunner in the upcoming presidential election slated for June 3. Lee, who declared his presidential bid earlier this month and continues to lead in most opinion polls, garnered an overwhelming 90.81 percent of the votes in the Gyeongsang provinces, which i

April 20, 2025

South Korea, US to hold tariff talks in Washington

SEOUL, April 20 (AJP) - Officials from South Korea and the U.S will meet for talks in Washington in the coming week. According to government sources here, Finance Minister Choi Sang-mok and Minister of Trade, Industry and Energy Ahn Duk-geun will head to Washington for working-level discussions with U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer. Both sides are currently in finalizing the agendas and other details, with the talks, proposed by t

April 20, 2025

Hyundai Motor reaches sales milestone of 500,000 Palisades in US

SEOUL, April 20 (AJP) - Hyundai Motor has sold over 500,000 units of its Palisade sport utility vehicle (SUV) in the U.S., the South Korea's largest automaker said on Sunday. According to Hyundai, the cumulative sales of the SUV have reached 506,425 units as of last month, achieving the milestone about six years after its launch there in 2019. The Palisade has maintained steady sales in the world's largest auto market, with 28,736 units sold in 2019, 82,661 in 2020, and 8

April 20, 2025

Relocation of Presidential office on the cards again

SEOUL, April 20 (AJP) - With the presidential election less than two months away, uncertainties loom over the future of the current presidential office in Seoul's central district of Yongsan. Many believe it would be inappropriate to continue using the office, which has been tainted by the impeachment of disgraced former President Yoon Suk Yeol over his botched martial law debacle late last year. With Yoon's impeachment over his Dec. 3 declaration of martial law upheld by a

April 20, 2025

Unidentified balloons with leaflets discovered south of DMZ

More than ten balloons were discovered last week in areas just south of the DMZ. Military and police believe they were launched from two sites nearby, though the sender remains unidentified. “The balloons seem to have fallen short and landed near the DMZ,” a police official said. A civic group is reportedly planning to resume leaflet launches next Wednesday, after canceling a similar attempt last October. The move comes as spring winds, especially sou

April 19, 2025

Apink drops new fan song celebrating 14th anniversary

SEOUL, April 19 (AJP) - K-pop girl band Apink released a new digital single on Saturday, celebrating the 14th anniversary of their debut. According to their agency Choi Creative Lab, “Tap Clap” is Apink’s first full-member release in nearly a year and serves as a fan song. Member Kim Nam-joo contributed to the lyrics, expressing gratitude to their fans. With a bright sound and emotional melody, the track is accompanied by a music video that captures th

April 19, 2025

Political leaders honor citizens of 1960 pro-democracy uprising

SEOUL, April 19 (AJP) - South Korean political leaders on Saturday paid tribute to the citizens who took part in the pro-democracy uprising 65 years ago. Leaders from both major parties, including Democratic Party acting leader Park Chan-dae and People Power Party floor leader Kwon Seong-dong, visited a cemetery in northern Seoul to pay respects to those who died in the 1960 pro-democracy movement. The revolution was triggered by widespread protests against election fraud and

April 19, 2025

India, S. Korea celebrate culinary traditions with joint cooking event

SEOUL, April 18 (AJP) - The Embassy of India in Seoul and the Korean Food Promotion Institute (KFPI) co-hosted a cooking demonstration session on Thursday, highlighting the shared cultural values of India and South Korea through food. Held at the KFPI headquarters in Seoul, the event featured dishes from both countries, with Indian Chef Neeraj Bisht preparing Chole Bhature, a popular Indian chickpea curry and fluffy bread menu, and Korean Chef Oh Seung-ahn presenting Gang Doenjang

April 18, 2025

Constitutional Court left with seven justices as two retire

SEOUL, April 18 (AJP) - Two justices retired from the Constitutional Court of Korea on Friday as their six-year terms came to an end this week. The retirement of justices Moon Hyung-bae and Lee Mi-sun comes just a few weeks after delivering their historic ruling on the impeachment of disgraced former President Yoon Suk Yeol over his botched martial law debacle late last year. The two outgoing justices stressed the need to "respect" the court's rulings in order to up

April 18, 2025

PHOTOS: Spring on Jeju Island

SEOUL, April 18 (AJP) - Jeju Island, South Korea's idyllic getaway, transforms into a vibrant hub as peak tourist season kicks off in April.

April 18, 2025