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Indian actor Anupam Tripathi senses surge in popularity after 'Squid Game'
SEOUL, October 24 (AJP) - Indian actor Anupam Tripathi, recognized for his role in the global sensation "Squid Game," recently expressed his joy over his skyrocketing popularity. "The most interesting change has been the increase in my Instagram followers," Tripathi said in an episode of the South Korean online variety show "Romantic Foreign Workers," uploaded on Monday. Although he had around 3,000 followers before appearing in "Squid Game,"
October 24, 2024 -
Trump's former chief of staff calls him 'fascist'
SEOUL, October 24 (AJP) - John Kelly, the former White House chief of staff under ex-U.S. President Donald Trump, made waves on Wednesday with a slew of recent interviews where he described Trump as fitting "the general definition of a fascist." The retired Marine general who served as chief of staff from 2017 to 2019 told the British newspaper The Times, "Certainly the former president is in the far-right area, he's certainly an authoritarian, admires people who
October 24, 2024 -
LG CNS introduces ERP testing solution to Japan
SEOUL, October 24 (AJP) - Korea's IT solutions provider LG CNS introduced its automated testing solution, PerfecTwin ERP (enterprise resource planning) Edition, in Japan. The company said Thursday it showcased the solution at Japan IT Week Autumn, the country's largest IT exhibition, held in Chiba from Wednesday to Friday. The solution, specifically designed for German software firm SAP SE's SAP ERP systems, utilizes actual transaction data rather than sampling to ver
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India, Iran pledge stronger ties at summit
SEOUL, October 24 (AJP) - Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi met with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian to discuss strengthening cooperation between the two countries. The meeting took place on Tuesday in Kazan, southwestern Russia, on the sidelines of the BRICS summit. The two leaders also discussed areas of cooperation, including the development of Iran's Chabahar Port and the International North-South Transport Corridor (INSTC). The Chabahar Port, located in southeaster
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South Korea reports over 3,000 crime victims in Philippines
SEOUL, October 24 (AJP) - Over 3,180 South Koreans fell victim to crimes including murder and robbery in the Philippines from 2020 through the first half of 2024, yet no safety agreements exist between the two nations, according to parliamentary audit data released on Thursday. The Philippines ranks as the third-highest country for Korean casualties in the Asia-Pacific region, following China (6,054) and Japan (3,621), with total incidents reaching 26,226 across the region. South
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SK hynix posts record quarterly earnings on AI chip boom
SEOUL, October 24 (AJP) - South Korean chipmaker SK hynix on Thursday reported its highest-ever quarterly sales and profits, driven by surging demand for artificial intelligence memory chips. The world's second-largest memory chip manufacturer said in a regulatory filing it posted 17.57 trillion won ($13 billion) in revenue for the third quarter, up 93.8 percent from a year earlier. Operating profit was 7.03 trillion won ($5.2 billion), swinging from an operating loss of 1.79
October 24, 2024 -
UN delays Gaza polio vaccination due to ongoing conflict
SEOUL, October 24 (AJP) - UN agencies have postponed a polio vaccination campaign in northern Gaza due to Israeli airstrikes, mass displacement, and limited access. The second phase of the campaign, aimed at vaccinating 120,000 children following Gaza's first polio case in 25 years, was scheduled to start on Wednesday but was delayed. Israel's military offensive in Jabalia, targeting Hamas fighters, has left over 400 people dead and displaced 60,000 since it began two weeks
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Hezbollah confirms death of successor in Israeli airstrike
SEOUL, October 24 (AJP) - Hezbollah has confirmed on Tuesday that cleric Hashem Safieddine, expected to become its next leader, was killed in an Israeli airstrike nearly three weeks ago. The Israeli military announced Safieddine's death on Tuesday night, stating that he was targeted in a strike on the southern suburbs of Beirut. Hezbollah mourned him as a "great leader and martyr" who lived an "honorable life." Safieddine, head of Hezbollah's executive
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Korea's economy edges up 0.1% in third quarter
SEOUL, October 24 (AJP) - South Korea's economy grew by just 0.1 percent in the third quarter, the Bank of Korea said Thursday, falling well short of the central bank's August forecast of 0.5 percent. Korea's real gross domestic product (GDP) regained growth momentum in the July-September period after a 0.2 percent contraction in the second quarter, which followed unexpected growth of 1.3 percent in the first quarter. Exports fell 0.4 percent in the third quarter, dra
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BOJ's Ueda signals concerns over gradual rate hikes
SEOUL, October 24 (AJP) - Bank of Japan (BOJ) Governor Kazuo Ueda expressed concerns about potential risks associated with an overly cautious approach to monetary tightening, emphasizing the need for balanced policy decisions. Speaking at a Washington event during the International Monetary Fund (IMF)-World Bank meetings on Wednesday, Ueda highlighted the dangers of maintaining low interest rates for extended periods, warning that such a strategy could foster speculative market beha
October 24, 2024
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Viet Nam threatens to block Temu, Shein over registration deadline
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Japan's Ishiba secures PM role amid minority government challenge
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Japan's controversial Yasukuni shrine vandalized by death symbols
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Philippines cuts corporate tax to 20% to boost investment
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PHOTOS: New waterfront space opens in southern Seoul, offering recreational and eco-friendly amenities
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Chinese man released after questioning over alleged filming of NIS headquarters
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PHOTOS: Parents pray for children's success on college entrance exam
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GS E&C wins subway tunnel contract in Melbourne
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Czech delegation visits South Korea to negotiate nuclear power plant project
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Russia likely to offer nuclear support to North Korea for troop deployment, U.S. official says