Members of NewJeans demand HYBE reinstate their mentor

SEOUL, September 12 (AJP) - K-pop girl group NewJeans held a live YouTube broadcast on Wednesday, urging HYBE, the parent company of their label ADOR, to reverse its decision to dismiss Min Hee-jin, the label's former CEO. The abrupt broadcast came just a day before HYBE shareholders' meeting. Min, the woman behind the stellar success of the quintet, established her reputation at SM Entertainment, where she orchestrated the launch of popular groups like Girls' Generati

September 12, 2024

POSCO Future M secures 1.8 trillion won battery material deal amid EV slowdown

SEOUL, September 12 (AJP) — POSCO Future M, a battery materials subsidiary of steelmaker POSCO, has secured a contract worth about 1.8 trillion won ($1.3 billion) to supply high-nickel cathode materials for electric vehicle (EV) batteries. The company announced the deal in a regulatory filing on Wednesday but did not disclose the name of the customer or other details, citing a confidentiality agreement. The contract value represents about 38.8 percent of POSCO Future M'

September 12, 2024

Pulmuone exports frozen gimbap to China

SEOUL, September 12 (AJP) — Pulmuone said Thursday that it has become the first Korean company to export frozen gimbap, Korean seaweed rice rolls, to major retail outlets in China. The fresh food company has launched its Tuna Gimbap in Sam's Club, which operates 49 stores in major Chinese cities. Pulmuone aims to export about 620,000 packs annually, including approximately 136,000 packs this month alone. The company sees significant potential in the Chinese market, c

September 12, 2024

North Korea fires ballistic missiles into East Sea

SEOUL, September 12 (AJP) - North Korea launched multiple short-range ballistic missiles (SRBMs) into the East Sea on Thursday, according to South Korea's Joint Chiefs of Staff (JCS). The launch occurred just two days after Seoul hosted a defense ministerial meeting with member states of the United Nations Command (UNC) to discuss strengthening security cooperation in response to North Korea's growing nuclear and missile threats. The JCS analyzed that the missiles were fi

September 12, 2024

OPINION: Could Taylor Swift's endorsement of Kamala Harris make difference? 19% of young people admit celebrity's OK might influence them

SEOUL, September 12 (AJP) - Following months of speculation about would she or wouldn't she, Taylor Swift announced her endorsement of Democratic presidential nominee Kamala Harris with an Instagram post shortly after the Sept. 10, 2024, presidential debate. "I will be casting my vote for Kamala Harris and Tim Walz in the 2024 Presidential Election. I'm voting for @kamalaharris because she fights for the rights and causes I believe need a warrior to champion them,"

September 12, 2024

Heatwave refuses to give way to autumn

SEOUL, September 11 (AJP) - A heatwave advisory was extended for a second day on Wednesday, as the unprecedented heatwave across the country including Seoul persists into September. Such an advisory is issued when the highest temperature is expected to reach 35 degrees Celsius or higher for two or more consecutive days. Although "Baekro," which heralds the season when chilly morning dew starts to form and is often considered the beginning of autumn according to

September 11, 2024

LIG Nex1 selected as preferred bidder for reconnaissance unmanned surface vessels

SEOUL, September 11 (AJP) – LIG Nex1 said Wednesday that it has been selected as the preferred bidder to develop unmanned surface vessels (USVs) for the South Korean Navy. Under the project, two 12-meter-class USVs will be developed by 2027, aiming to enhance surveillance, reconnaissance and rapid response capabilities for forward naval bases and key ports, according to the Korean defense contractor. Since 2015, LIG Nex1 has been developing the Haegum (Sea Sword) series of

September 11, 2024

PHOTOS: Netflix unveils cooking survival show 'Culinary Class Wars'

SEOUL, September 11 (AJP) - Netflix’s new cooking survival show, "Culinary Class Wars," was unveiled during a press conference in Seoul on Wednesday. The reality show features 100 of Korea's top chefs competing in an unprecedented large-scale culinary battle to create the best-tasting dishes. The first round alone produced over 100 dishes, with a total of 254 culinary creations throughout the show. "Culinary Class Wars" will premiere on Sept. 17.

September 11, 2024

LG CNS launches IT service joint venture in Indonesia

SEOUL, September 11 (AJP) – Korea's IT solutions provider LG CNS has officially launched its joint venture with Indonesia's Sinar Mas in Jakarta. The new company, LG Sinar Mas Technology Solutions, aims to leverage the strengths of both parent companies to provide advanced data center services, cloud migration, and digital transformation solutions, LG said. The venture also plans to expand its offerings to include smart city development and financial IT services. Th

September 11, 2024

Korea defeats Oman 3-1 in World Cup qualifier

SEOUL, September 11 (AJP) - Korea defeated Oman in a World Cup qualifier in the Arabian country's capital on Tuesday. The match at the Sultan Qaboos Sports Complex was part of the third and final round of the Asian qualifiers for the 2026 FIFA World Cup in Canada, Mexico, and the United States. Korea took an early lead with an opening goal just 10 minutes into the match by Wolverhampton Wanderers' striker Hwang Hee-chan, but it was short-lived as defender Jeong Seung-hyun da

September 11, 2024