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LG Chem sells water treatment business to private equity fund
SEOUL, June 16 (AJP) - LG Chem has agreed to sell its water treatment filter business to Glenwood Private Equity for 1.4 trillion won (approximately $1 billion), as South Korea’s largest chemical company accelerates efforts to streamline operations and sharpen its focus on high-growth sectors. The deal, signed on June 13, will transfer LG Chem’s Water Solution unit to Korea Water Solution Holdings, a special purpose entity established by Glenwood PE. The Water Solut
June 16, 2025 -
North Korea on track for up to 90 nuclear warheads, report says
SEOUL, June 16 (AJP) - With nuclear-armed countries including China, Russia and the U.S. racing to bolster their nuclear arsenals, North Korea could increase its stockpile of nuclear warheads to as many as 90, according to a recent report. In its annual yearbook released Monday, the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI) said North Korea "had assembled approximately 50 nuclear warheads and had sufficient fissile material to potentially produce up to 90 warhead
June 16, 2025 -
Chinese diplomat joins Seoul palace walk, highlights cultural connection
SEOUL, June 15 (AJP) - Fang Kun, Deputy Chief of Mission at the Chinese Embassy in Seoul, said he believes walking tours like the one held Saturday offer a meaningful way to appreciate Korea's heritage and deepen ties between the peoples of China and South Korea. "I think this walking event gives everyone a chance to enjoy the beauty of Korea's historic palaces," Fang said during the opening ceremony of the 2025 Seoul Royal Palaces International Walk on Jun. 14.
June 15, 2025 -
Over 1,500 join palace walk event in Seoul to promote cultural exchange
SEOUL, June 15 (AJP) - With his son’s hand in his, Lee Bong-soo walked quietly through the grounds of Seoul’s royal palaces, taking in the scenes he had long wanted to share outside the pages of a textbook. "I always wanted to take my son to a palace, but the opportunity never really came up," said Lee, a resident of Goyang. "My workplace and home are far apart, which made it even harder. Palaces are full of historic sites and interesting things to see.
June 15, 2025 -
US steel tariffs likely to hit core of Samsung, LG's appliance exports
SEOUL, June 13 (AJP) - Samsung Electronics and LG Electronics are bracing for financial and operational turbulence after the Trump administration announced it would impose 50 percent tariffs on steel-derived products used in home appliances. The U.S. Commerce Department published the sweeping list of affected goods in the Federal Register, with implementation set for June 23. The targeted products include refrigerators, washing machines, dryers, dishwashers, freezers, stoves, rang
June 13, 2025 -
Lee calls emergency meeting in response to Israel's attack on Iran
SEOUL, June 13 (AJP) - President Lee Jae-myung convened an urgent meeting on Friday to discuss measures in response to Israel's attack on Iran earlier in the day. Lee said, "The most important thing is the lives and safety of South Koreans there," stressing the need to thoroughly assess the situation of South Koreans residing there. He ordered key officials to prepare appropriate safety measures for South Koreans residing in nearby areas while analyzing potential im
June 13, 2025 -
President Lee pledges support for growth at meeting with business leaders
SEOUL, June 13 (AJP) - President Lee Jae-myung met with the heads of South Korea’s largest conglomerates and business associations on Friday, pledging regulatory reform and support for corporate growth as central pillars of his economic agenda. The meeting came just days before his scheduled departure for the Group of 7 summit in Canada. The gathering, held at the presidential office in Yongsan, Seoul, brought together top executives from Samsung, Hyundai Motor Group, LG Gr
June 13, 2025 -
PHOTOS: A season of harvest
SEOUL, June 13 (AJP) - Even as June's warmth turns to oppressive heat, the fields are bustling with harvest activity. Below, a series of photographs documents the sweat and effort of early summer.
June 13, 2025 -
North Korea launches repaired destroyer after initial failed attempt
SEOUL, June 13 (AJP) - North Korea has launched a large destroyer, after its initial failed attempt last month, state media reported on Friday. The official Korean Central News Agency (KCNA) said the 5,000-ton destroyer, named after North Korea’s historical naval hero Kang Kon, was launched at a shipyard in the northeastern port city of Rajin after weeks of repair work. The country's leader Kim Jong-un oversaw the launch along with his daughter, Ju-ae, who was dressed i
June 13, 2025 -
Samsung screens coral reef documentary at UN Ocean Conference
SEOUL, June 13 (AJP) - Samsung Electronics premiered its self-produced documentary, Coral in Focus, at the United Nations Ocean Conference, marking World Oceans Day with a spotlight on marine conservation efforts. The screening, held in the coastal city of Nice, drew an audience of roughly 70 attendees, including representatives from international organizations, marine scientists, and environmental advocates. The film explores the escalating crisis facing coral reef ecosystems
June 13, 2025
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Prosecution chief steps down citing concerns over prosecutorial reform
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S. Korea greenlights national consumption coupon plan amid heated budget review
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Korean biotech firm DewCell partners with Thermo Fisher on artificial platelet project
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PHOTOS: Beauty of Mount Kumgang in North Korea
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'Squid Game' finale maintains top spot among TV shows on Netflix
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Creator of 'Squid Game' responds to American spinoff rumors
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Korean convenience store chains accelerate global push with growth stalling at home
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US faces greatest economic risk in global trade war: BOK
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Early heat wave brings record temperatures across country
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K-pop band BTS to release live album as full group reunites after military service