Concert in Seoul sheds light on North Korean human rights

SEOUL, November 27 (AJP) - A concert to raise awareness of North Korea's human rights violations was held in central Seoul on Tuesday. Hosted by the Embassy of Canada to South Korea, the Ministry of Unification, the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism, and the Citizens' Alliance for North Korean Human Rights, the concert featured performances by singer Sohyang, pianist AEV, and several North Korean artists who defected to the South. The main theme of the co

November 27, 2024

Philippines vice president faces probe over assassination remarks against Marcos

SEOUL, November 27 (AJP) - The Philippines' National Bureau of Investigation summoned Vice President Sara Duterte on Tuesday after she claimed in an online press conference that she had instructed her security detail to kill President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. and his family if she were to be assassinated. President Marcos responded in a video message on Monday, stating "There were death threats" and "I will fight and not let such things happen," while Duterte l

November 27, 2024

Indian coast guard seizes record amount of methamphetamine in smuggling bust

SEOUL, November 27 (AJP) - A group attempting to smuggle the largest-ever amount of methamphetamine from Myanmar to India was apprehended by the Indian Coast Guard (ICG). The ICG discovered a suspicious fishing vessel while conducting an aerial patrol in the Andaman Sea early on Saturday. After the vessel entered Indian waters, the Coast Guard conducted an inspection. The vessel was carrying six people and about 5,500 kg of methamphetamine was found. ICG emphasized that this

November 27, 2024

Studio Meta-K seeks global investment with drama featuring virtual idol

SEOUL, November 27 (AJP) - Korean tech startup Studio Meta-K teased a mystical historical drama featuring its virtual artist Suvi at a Las Vegas event designed for K-content targeting overseas investors. In the trailer for the drama "Grand Master Hani Park," Suvi takes on the role of Hani Park, the main character. While visiting her childhood home, she is seized by a black hand emerging from a Buddhist painting and dragged into the world of legends. "When t

November 27, 2024

Season's first snow in Seoul arrives with vengeance

SEOUL, November 27 (AJP) - This winter's first snow fell overnight in Seoul and other parts of the country, wreaking havoc among commuters in the morning rush hour on Wednesday. According to the Korea Meteorological Administration (KMA), nearly 20 centimeters of snow blanketed the capital. The season's first snow arrived about a week late this year, but it was the heaviest snowfall seen in November since relevant statistics began in 1907. A heavy snow alert was

November 27, 2024

Trump's tariff plan will hit many South Korean firms hard

SEOUL, November 27 (AJP) - U.S. President-elect Donald Trump's pledge to impose 25 percent tariffs on Mexico and Canada on his first day of presidency has sparked concerns among South Korean companies that heavily invested in the region. Donald Trump made the announcement on Monday on his social media Truth Social, saying he would impose the tariffs on Mexico and Canada, "Until such time as drugs, in particular Fentanyl, and all illegal aliens stop this invasion of our coun

November 27, 2024

PHOTOS: First snow of season blankets Seoul, neighboring areas

SEOUL, November 27 (AJP) - Seoul had its first substantial snowfall of the winter season on Wednesday, with certain northern districts accumulating over 20 centimeters of snow. The Korea Meteorological Administration issued heavy snow warnings for numerous districts in Seoul and neighboring regions, anticipating continued snowfall throughout Thursday.

November 27, 2024

Morocco considers new law on cryptocurrency

Abdellatif Jouahri speaks at Bank Al-Maghrib's board meeting on Sept. 24, 2024. Courtesy of Bank Al-Maghrib. SEOUL, November 27 (AJP) - A proposed law regulating cryptocurrencies is currently being considered for approval in Morocco, according to Abdellatif Jouahri, the governor of the country's central bank, Bank Al-Maghrib, said on Tuesday. Cryptocurrencies have been prohibited in Morocco since 2017, but despite the ban, their use continues covertly as people bypass the restric

November 27, 2024

GI Innovation selected for national drug development projects

SEOUL, November 27 (AJP) - South Korean pharmaceutical company GI Innovation has been chosen to participate in national drug development projects funded by the Korea Drug Development Fund (KDDF). This initiative aims to bolster the nation's pharmaceutical industry and enhance public health by supporting the entire drug development pipeline. On Tuesday, GI Innovation announced that its first project will center on the immunotherapy agent GI-102. The two-year research endeavo

November 27, 2024

PHOTOS: Annual beauty competition in Seoul draws 600 participants

SEOUL, November 27 (AJP) - About 600 beauticians participated in a competition in Jamsil, southern Seoul on Tuesday. The participants, including both professional and aspiring hairdressers, makeup artists, nail technicians, and skin-clinic workers, competed in approximately 86 categories. The competition, held annually since 2015, showcased eye-catching hairstyles and flashy fashion trends, along with booths offering career consultations and demonstrations by specialists.

November 27, 2024