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PHOTOS: Korea honors legacy of independence fighter Kim Koo
SEOUL, June 26 (AJU PRESS) - A memorial ceremony marking the 75th anniversary of the death of independence fighter Kim Koo was held in Seoul on Wednesday. Organized by the Association of Commemorative Services for Patriot Kim Koo, the ceremony honored Kim, who devoted his life to Korea's independence during the Japanese colonial period. The event was attended by approximately 300 people including Minister of Patriots and Veterans Affairs Kang Jung-ai, descendants of independence fighte
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N. Korea, Russia to resume passenger train service next month
SEOUL, June 27 (AJU PRESS) - North Korea and Russia are set to resume passenger train services next month, amid deepening ties between the two countries. At the opening ceremony of an expo in Vladivostok early this week, Oleg Kozhemyako, the governor of Russia’s Primorsky Krai, announced the impending resumption. The development follows a recent summit between Russian President Vladimir Putin and North Korean leader Kim Jong-un in Pyongyang, where they agreed to strengthe
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Korea to assume chairmanship of Minerals Security Partnership next month
SEOUL, June 27 (AJU PRESS) - Korea will assume the chairmanship of the Minerals Security Partnership (MSP), with Second Vice Foreign Minister Kang In-sun as the chairperson, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs said Thursday. MSP is an international initiative aimed at ensuring a stable and diversified global supply chain for critical minerals essential for sectors such as semiconductors, batteries, and clean energy. Securing stable global supply networks is a crucial task for Korea, a
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Actor Gang Dong-won invited to join Motion Picture Academy
SEOUL, June 27 (AJU PRESS) - Actor Gang Dong-won has been invited to join the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences. The Academy, which awards the Oscars, released a list of 487 new invitees including 71 Oscar nominees for this year. The Korean heartthrob was included in the list. Once they accept, these invitees earn voting rights at next year's Oscars, the most prestigious film awards in the U.S. Gang, renowned for his roles in films like "Broker" (2022)
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PHOTOS: Exhibition explores art world of Japanese amination master Isao Takahata
SEOUL, June 27 (AJU PRESS) - "Studio Ghibli - Isao Takahata Exhibition" is underway at the Sejong Museum of Art in central Seoul. Isao Takahata, co-founder of Studio Ghibli, directed beloved TV anime series such as "Anne of Green Gables" and "Heidi, Girl of the Alps" in the 1970s. The exhibition features over 1,300 pieces of artwork and archival materials. The event runs from April 26 to August 3 at the gallery, which is affiliated with the Sejong Center fo
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Jay Park teases upcoming single with steamy images
SEOUL, June 27 (AJU PRESS) - Park Jae-beum, also known as Jay Park, is generating some buzz for his upcoming single slated for release this weekend, by unveiling some provocative images. According to his management agency, his new single, "McNasty," a hip hop track with "catchy hook and straightforward lyrics" is set to be released on June 30. Earlier in the week, the Korean-American singer uploaded a somewhat provocative picture of himself half-naked on a bed
June 27, 2024 -
Vietnamese PM to visit Seoul to boost economic ties
SEOUL, June 27 (AJU PRESS) - Vietnamese Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh will arrive in Seoul on Sunday for a four-day visit aimed at strengthening economic cooperation between the two countries, a Seoul official said. Chinh is scheduled to hold a meeting with his Korean counterpart, Han Duck-soo, at the government complex in Seoul on Tuesday and attend a welcome dinner hosted by Han at the prime minister's official residence, according to the Korean Prime Minister's Office.
June 27, 2024 -
Surging Korean cosmetics exports on track for record yearly volume
SEOUL, June 27 (AJU PRESS) - South Korean cosmetics exports surged 21 percent year-on-year in the first five months of 2024, on track to reach a record high annual volume, data showed Thursday. The Korea Customs Service said cosmetics exports during the period reached $4.04 billion, compared to $3.34 billion in the same period of 2023. While exports to China decreased by 11.6 percent, shipments to the U.S. soared 67.8 percent. Japan and Vietnam also saw significant increases of
June 27, 2024 -
Korea, U.S., Japan vow to strengthen semiconductor, battery supply chains
SEOUL, June 27 (AJU PRESS) - South Korea, the United States and Japan agreed on Wednesday to enhance cooperation on semiconductor and battery supply chains during a trilateral meeting of top industrial officials in Washington, D.C. Korean Trade, Industry and Energy Minister Ahn Duk-geun, U.S. Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo, and Japanese Economy, Trade and Industry Minister Ken Saito also pledged further collaboration among the three countries in critical minerals, export controls
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N. Korea claims 'successful launch of multi-warhead missile'
SEOUL, June 27 (AJU PRESS) - North Korea Thursday claimed that it had "successfully" conducted a missile test, contradicting South Korea's assessment that the ballistic missile, fired near Pyongyang the previous day, appeared to have "failed." According to the state-run Korean Central News Agency (KCNA), the launch, aimed at testing the individual operation of mobile warheads including a decoy, was a "success." It hailed the achievement as a signifi
June 27, 2024
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PHOTOS: Paris kicks off Olympics with outdoor spectacle despite glitches
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Korea pins hopes on key disciplines as Paris Olympics open with riverfront ceremony amid rail chaos
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PHOTOS: Retro street in central Seoul faces uncertain future
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PHOTOS: Seoul Summer Beach transforms Gwanghwamun into urban water park
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PHOTOS: Incheon Airport gears up for summer travel boom
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From lovebugs to nutrias: Korea grapples with growing threat of alien species
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Dark web drug ring with 4,000 buyers busted
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Defense chiefs of S. Korea, US, Japan to meet in Tokyo next week
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Actor Yu Ah-in booked on allegations of sexually assaulting man in his 30s
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Amid e-commerce settlement dispute, Tmon begins refunds after customers occupy office