Top police officials arrested in martial law probe

SEOUL, December 14 (AJP) - South Korea's two highest-ranking police officials were arrested Friday over their alleged roles in President Yoon Suk Yeol's failed martial law imposition last week. The Seoul Central District Court issued the arrest warrants for Cho Ji-ho, commissioner general of the National Police Agency, and Kim Bong-sik, chief of the Seoul Metropolitan Police Agency. The court cited concerns about the potential destruction of evidence. Yoon imposed mar

December 14, 2024

Yoon faces second impeachment vote over martial law declaration

SEOUL, December 14 (AJP) -- The South Korean parliament is set to vote on impeaching President Yoon Suk Yeol on Saturday following 10 days of political turmoil triggered by his short-lived declaration of martial law last week. Yoon imposed martial law on the night of Dec. 3, sending troops and helicopters to the National Assembly. The decree was canceled after lawmakers voted against it. Lawmakers will vote on the impeachment motion at a plenary session scheduled to begin at 4 p.

December 14, 2024

IU supports fans attending impeachment rally against Yoon

SEOUL, December 14 (AJP) - Singer and actress IU will support her fans attending a rally on Saturday calling for the impeachment of President Yoon Suk Yeol, providing snacks and hand warmers. EDAM Entertainment announced on its official fan platform that these items will be available at five locations in Yeouido, Seoul, including a cafe and restaurants. "We prepared food and hand warmers to help warm the cold hands of UAENA (IU's fandom), who are brightening the surroun

December 14, 2024

AI care robot 'Hyodol' registered as medical device in US

SEOUL, December 13 (AJP) - Hyodol, a South Korean robot maker, has been registered as a medical device by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). The robot, also named Hyodol, assists elderly individuals by tracking their activities, sending reminders for medication and walks, and alerting guardians or a central control system if prolonged inactivity is detected. Designed as a soft doll, it is equipped with communication devices, motion detection, and touch sensors. The robot u

December 13, 2024

Stratcom 2024 highlights Türkiye's vision for ethical AI and global communication

Istanbul, December 13 (AJP) - STRATCOM 2024, held on Friday at Istanbul’s Rixos Tersane Resort, brought together around 3,000 visitors, including officials, diplomats, scholars, and media leaders. The forum, themed “AI in Communication: Trends, Risks, and Transformations,” examined the promises and challenges of artificial intelligence in reshaping communication. President Recep Tayyip Erdogan emphasized Istanbul’s role as a global hub and addressed AI&rsqu

December 13, 2024

PHOTOS: Festive events held around Seoul for Christmas

SEOUL, December 13 (AJP) - Christmas trees are lighting up the city as Seoul prepares for the holiday season with a variety of festive events aimed at fostering cheer and supporting local businesses.

December 13, 2024

US offers bounty for North Korean IT workers

SEOUL, December 13 (AJP) - A reward of up to $5 million, along with the most wanted list, has been put on North Korean firms based in China and Russia that are allegedly involved in sending North Korean workers overseas for money laundering and supporting the country's weapons of mass destruction program, the U.S. State Department revealed on Thursday. The department said it is "seeking information on North Korean information technology (IT) companies..... engaged in the ex

December 13, 2024

Lawmakers to vote on Yoon impeachment at 4 p.m. Saturday

SEOUL, December 13 (AJP) - A fresh motion to impeach President Yoon Suk Yeol was submitted to the National Assembly on Friday, citing Yoon's abrupt declaration of martial law last week as unconstitutional. Under relevant laws, such a motion against the president should be voted on within 72 hours after being submitted, but not before 24 hours have passed. Opposition parties including the main opposition Democratic Party (DP), plan to put it to a vote during the National Assem

December 13, 2024

Samsung, Google set to release XR headset, challenging Apple, Meta

SEOUL, December 13 (AJP) - Samsung Electronics, Google and Qualcomm are set to debut a collaborative extended reality (XR) headset next year, signaling their entry into a market currently dominated by Apple’s Vision Pro and Meta’s Quest. The device, codenamed “Project Moohan,” will integrate Samsung’s hardware, Google’s Android XR operating system and Qualcomm’s chip technology. The envisioned headset will offer users access to popular

December 13, 2024

Sliding won pushes import costs higher for South Korea

SEOUL, December 13 (AJP) - South Korea's import prices rose 1.1 percent in November compared to October, marking the second consecutive monthly increase, as the weak won offset falling global oil prices, a preliminary central bank data showed on Friday. The import price index, which measures the costs of goods purchased overseas in won terms, stood at 139.03 in November, up 1.1 percent from 137.55 in October, according to the Bank of Korea (BOK). The central bank added that the

December 13, 2024