Nintendo sues developer of 'Palworld' game for patent infringement

SEOUL, September 20 (AJP) - Japanese gaming giant Nintendo Co. and its subsidiary The Pokemon Company have filed a lawsuit against Pocketpair, the developer of the popular game "Palworld," alleging patent infringement, Nintendo said on Thursday. The lawsuit, filed in the Tokyo District Court on Wednesday, seeks an injunction and compensation for damages, claiming that "Palworld" infringes upon multiple patent rights held by Nintendo and Pokemon. "Palworl

September 20, 2024

Korean, Vietnamese authorities bust mobile smishing ring

SEOUL, September 20 (AJP) - A sophisticated mobile smishing operation headquartered in Viet Nam has been dismantled through a joint effort between South Korean and Vietnamese authorities. The criminal network, which extracted about 10 billion won ($76 million) from 230 victims, is the largest mobile smishing case ever uncovered in South Korea. The operation's nerve center in Viet Nam coordinated the sending of deceptive mobile messages, including fake wedding invitations, obitua

September 20, 2024

LIG Nex1 signs 3.7 trillion won missile deal with Iraq

SEOUL, September 20 (AJP) – Korean defense firm LIG Nex1 has secured a contract worth about 3.7 trillion won ($2.78 billion) to supply medium-range surface-to-air missiles to Iraq, the company announced on Friday. The deal, signed in Baghdad, on Thursday, involves the export of the domestically developed Cheongung II missile system, capable of intercepting both ballistic missiles and aircraft. Iraq is the third Middle Eastern country to adopt the Korean air defense system,

September 20, 2024

Qatar Investment Authority targets new growth in Australia, Korea and Japan

SEOUL, September 20 (AJP) - The Qatar Investment Authority (QIA), the nation's sovereign wealth fund, is currently expanding its presence in Australia, Korea, and Southeast Asia, according to its top executive on Thursday. In addition, QIA is exploring investment opportunities in Japan, particularly in carve-outs from conglomerates and private equity deals, as well as in India's technology sector, Reuters reported. QIA ranks among the world's largest investors, managi

September 20, 2024

China launches navigation satellites

SEOUL, September 20 (AJP) -China successfully launched two additional satellites for its BeiDou-3 Navigation Satellite System (BDS-3) on Thursday from the Xichang Satellite Launch Center in Sichuan Province. These satellites, numbered 59 and 60 in the BeiDou constellation, were deployed at 9:14 a.m. Beijing time using a Long March-3B rocket equipped with a Yuanzheng-1 upper stage. These medium Earth orbit (MEO) satellites represent the second group launched since BDS-3 began offerin

September 20, 2024

Tata Group, Analog Devices join hands on chip production in India

SEOUL, September 20 (AJP) - India's Tata Group has signed a memorandum of understanding with U.S. chip manufacturer Analog Devices (ADI) to explore semiconductor production in India. The agreement includes integrating ADI's products into Tata's applications, such as electric vehicles and network infrastructure, while aligning their strategic roadmaps. Tata Electronics, the electronics manufacturing division of the 156-year-old Tata Group, is investing a total of $14 b

September 20, 2024

China opposes actions infringing on Lebanon's sovereignty and security

SEOUL, September 20 (AJP) -China opposes any act that infringes on Lebanon's sovereignty and security and expresses concerns over possible escalation of tensions in the region that this incident might trigger, a spokesperson of China's Ministry of Foreign Affairs said on Thursday. The remarks came after pager and radio bomb attacks in Lebanon resulted in numerous fatalities and left no suspects identified. A series of large-scale explosions of civilian equipment highlighted

September 20, 2024

Japanese schoolboy fatally stabbed in China's Shenzhen

SEOUL, September 20 (AJP) – A 10-year-old Japanese boy died after being stabbed near a Japanese school in Shenzhen, southern China, Japanese officials said. The child, born to a Japanese father and a Chinese mother, succumbed to abdominal wounds early Thursday morning at a local hospital. Police apprehended a 44-year-old male suspect near the educational facility. Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida described the incident as an "extremely despicable crime" and s

September 20, 2024

UAE president to visit White House to discuss Gaza war

SEOUL, September 20 (AJP) - U.S. President Joe Biden is set to meet with UAE President Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed at the White House, with the ongoing Gaza conflict high on the agenda. This marks Sheikh Mohammed's first visit to Washington since taking office in 2022. Key topics include the Gaza war, cooperation on AI, the crisis in Sudan, and other global issues. The UAE has become increasingly critical of Israel's handling of the Gaza war. Having normalized ties with Israel

September 20, 2024

OPINION: How Israel's Netanyahu survives in his job

SEOUL, September 20 (AJP) - After several tumultuous weeks in Israel, mass demonstrations increasingly depict Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu as directly responsible for the fate of the hostages still held by Hamas. Despite mounting internal and international pressure to negotiate a deal with Hamas for the hostages' release, Netanyahu remains steadfast in his opposition to such an agreement. Reports in the Israeli and international media accuse Netanyahu of actively attempting

September 20, 2024