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Former Daegu Mayor Hong Joon-pyo declares presidential bid
SEOUL, April 14 (AJP) - Hong Joon-pyo, former Daegu mayor and veteran politician on Monday declared his candidacy for South Korea's upcoming presidential election, becoming the latest candidate from the ruling People Power Party (PPP). Vowing sweeping reforms as part of his presidential agenda, Hong said the June 3 election to fill a power vacuum following the impeachment of disgraced former President Yoon Suk Yeol earlier this month will be "not about a change in leadershi
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Namwon kicks off countdown to Chunhyang Festival with press day
SEOUL, April 14 (AJP) - Namwon City hosted a press day and ambassador networking event on April 10 in Seoul to mark 20 days ahead of the opening of the 95th Namwon Chunhyang Festival, South Korea’s longest-running local cultural celebration. Held at Park Hall in the Peace & Park Convention Center in Yongsan-gu, the event brought together travel journalists, foreign correspondents, influencers, and cultural figures to preview this year’s expanded festival lineup and
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Hyundai E&C shortlisted for nuclear projects in Finland, Slovenia
SEOUL, April 14 (AJP) - Hyundai Engineering & Construction announced Monday that it has been shortlisted for nuclear power projects in Finland and Slovenia, marking a notable advance beyond its existing operations in Bulgaria. In Finland, a consortium led by Hyundai E&C and Westinghouse Electric Company of the United States was selected as one of three finalists for an Early Works Agreement (EWA) with Fortum, the state-owned Finnish energy firm. The agreement is part of Fo
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India's ambassador joins lantern lighting in Seoul to mark Buddha's Birthday
SEOUL, April 14 (AJP) - India’s Ambassador to South Korea Amit Kumar and his spouse participated in a lantern lighting ceremony at Dongguk University in Seoul on Apr. 9 to celebrate the birth anniversary of Buddha. The event, organized by Dongguk University with the participation of the Embassy of India in the Republic of Korea, was attended by over 500 people and featured the lighting of 16,000 lanterns. “This celebration holds profound meaning for both India and K
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PHOTOS: Exhibition of traditional Korean fans
SEOUL, April 14 (AJP) - An exhibition of traditional Korean fans has opened at the Kansong Art Museum in Seongbuk-dong, Seoul. The exhibition, which began on April 9, revisits a custom cherished by Koreans who exchanged calendars in winter and fans during the summer months. Beyond their practical function of offering respite from the heat, fans, particularly during the late Joseon Dynasty, evolved into a popular artistic medium. Calligraphy and intricate paintings adorned these objects, tr
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US naval commander visits HJ shipyard
SEOUL, April 14 (AJP) - Rear Admiral Neil Koprowski, commander of U.S. Naval Forces Korea, visited the Yeongdo shipyard of HJ Shipbuilding and Construction last week, the company said in a statement Monday. During the visit, Admiral Koprowski toured the Busan-based shipyard with his staff, inspecting ongoing naval vessel construction and facilities capable of large-scale maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) operations. He was greeted by Yoo Sang-cheol, the shipbuilder’s chi
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Indonesia attracts S. Korean beauty industry to Bali expo
SEOUL, April 14 (AJP) - The Embassy of Indonesia in South Korea hosted a briefing session on Monday to promote the upcoming "Bali Wellness and Beauty Expo 2025," inviting around 50 South Korean business operators from the beauty, cosmetics, wellness, and travel sectors. The event was held at the Indonesian Embassy in Seoul and served as a platform to introduce the inaugural expo and possible collaboration opportunities between the two countries. “This expo aims to
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Young adults face toughest job market in 12 years in South Korea
SEOUL, April 14 (AJP) - Employment among South Koreans in their late 20s dropped sharply in the first quarter of 2025, marking the steepest quarterly decline in more than a decade, according to government data released Monday. The number of employed individuals aged 25 to 29 fell by 98,000 compared with the same period last year, the Korean Statistical Information Service (KOSIS) reported. The last time employment in this age group declined so severely was in the third quarter of
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Hyundai, Kia post record quarterly sales in India
SEOUL, April 14 (AJP) - Hyundai Motor and Kia Corp. posted their highest-ever quarterly sales in India, the world’s third-largest automobile market, during the first three months of 2025. According to data from the Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers (SIAM), the two companies sold a combined 229,126 vehicles in the first quarter, a 1.5 percent increase from the 225,686 units sold during the same period last year. The growth reflects the companies’ sustained m
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Former DP leader maintains lead over rivals in poll ahead of presidential election
SEOUL, April 14 (AJP) - With the presidential election less than two months away after disgraced former President Yoon Suk Yeol's ouster, Lee Jae-myung, former leader of the main opposition Democratic Party, remains far ahead of other candidates, a new poll shows. According to a survey of over 1,500 adults conducted last week by pollster Realmeter and released on Monday, 48.8 percent expressed support for Lee as the most suitable presidential candidate. Former Employment and
April 14, 2025
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Soo-young of Girls' Generation to make Hollywood debut in action thriller
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Acting President expected to declare presidential bid later this week
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IMF pushes back Korea's $40,000 per capita GDP forecast to 2029
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Korea sets up fund in Singapore to support SMEs
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PHOTOS: Nationwide Buddhist celebrations are underway
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Korea's KHNP poised to sign final contract for Czech nuclear project
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North Korea confirms deployment of troops to Russia's Kursk Region, hails soldiers as heroes
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SK Telecom begins SIM card replacement after cybersecurity breach
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DeepSeek updates privacy policy after Korean regulatory review
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Lee Jae-myung wins Democratic Party nomination with record vote share