MBC to conduct internal probe into ex-employee's death amid workplace bullying allegations

SEOUL, February 4 (AJP) - MBC is set to launch an internal investigation into the death of its former employee on Wednesday, according to the terrestrial broadcaster. Oh Yoanna, formerly of an ex-girl band trainee, who joined MBC as a weathercaster in 2021, died in September last year. Little was known about the death of the 28-year-old until last week, when her family belatedly revealed that she had left a lengthy suicide note on her mobile phone. It took them about three months to

February 4, 2025

Russia to 'build bridge connecting North Korea across Tumen River by late next year'

SEOUL, February 4 (AJP) - Russia is moving ahead with plans to build a road bridge linking its border with North Korea, aiming for completion by late next year, according to a Russian media report. Interfax reported on Monday that Sochi-based construction firm TonnelYuzhStroi has been "designated as the sole contractor" of the project connecting Russia and North Korea in the estuary the Tumen River, also known as the Duman River here. The bridge, slated for completion b

February 4, 2025

Samsung, LG unveil latest display technologies at ISE 2025

SEOUL, February 04 (AJP) - Samsung Electronics and LG Electronics will showcase their latest advancements in commercial display technology at Integrated Systems Europe (ISE) 2025, with both South Korean tech giants emphasizing energy efficiency and AI-driven solutions. Samsung introduced four models of its Color e-Paper display, ranging in size from 13 inches to 75 inches, designed for outdoor use with near-zero power consumption when displaying static content. The company also

February 4, 2025

Samsung Display to supply OLED displays for Qualcomm's platform

SEOUL, February 04 (AJP) - Samsung Display has signed a memorandum of understanding with Qualcomm Technologies to supply OLED displays for Qualcomm's Snapdragon Cockpit Experience Development Platform, the companies said Tuesday. The collaboration will incorporate Samsung's 34-inch 6K (6,008 x 934) wide OLED display into Qualcomm's cockpit demonstration kits, showcasing features including AI graphics, infotainment systems, and autonomous driving information visualizati

February 4, 2025

Gold prices soar as tariff tensions drive investors to seek safe assets

SEOUL, February 4 (AJP) - Gold prices in South Korea soared to an all-time high on Tuesday as investors sought safe-haven assets amid rising trade tensions and global economic uncertainty. The price of gold on the Korea Exchange (KRX) hit 139,980 won ($95.87) per gram as of 10:40 a.m., marking a 1.43 percent increase from the previous day and extending a 3.6 percent surge from Monday. The rally represents a 60.8 percent jump from a year ago, setting the highest level since the marke

February 4, 2025

Korea's two leading shipbuilders to compete for $5.4 billion destroyer program

SEOUL, February 4 (AJP) - The Korean government has cleared Hanwha Ocean and HD Hyundai Heavy Industries to compete for a contract to build the country’s next-generation destroyers, intensifying a high-stakes battle between the nation’s leading shipbuilders. The decision by the Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy on Monday effectively doubles the pool of qualified bidders for the Korean Destroyer Next Generation (KDDX) program, an 8 trillion won ($5.4 billion) project

February 4, 2025

Cold snap here to stay despite arrival of spring

SEOUL, February 4 (AJP) - A freezing cold snap will grip the country throughout the week, with morning temperatures plunging below -10 degrees Celsius, the Korea Meteorological Administration (KMA) said on Tuesday. The fresh cold spell arrived just a day after Ipchun or the official beginning of spring by the lunar calendar. Early morning temperatures dropped to -10.5 degrees in Seoul and Incheon, -7.7 degrees in Daejeon, -4.9 degrees in Gwangju, -6.1 degrees in Daegu, and -4.4 degr

February 4, 2025

Samsung E&A wins $1.7 billion UAE methanol plant contract

SEOUL, February 04 (AJP) - Samsung Engineering & Construction Americas (E&A) has secured a $1.7 billion contract to build a methanol plant in the United Arab Emirates, the company said Tuesday. The project, awarded by UAE's state oil company ADNOC, involves constructing a facility capable of producing 5,000 tons of methanol per day at the Taziz Industrial Complex in Ruwais. The engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) contract covers a construction period of 44

February 4, 2025

PHOTOS: Kyungdong Market is culinary haven preserving Korean traditions since 1960s

SEOUL, January 31 (AJP) - Unlike Seoul’s bustling tourist-centric markets, Kyungdong Market remains a stronghold of local food culture, serving the city’s residents since the 1960s. With its extensive selection of produce, seafood, meat, fruits, and medicinal herbs, the market offers a rare glimpse into the everyday culinary traditions of Korea. During the winter months, the smells of steaming sundae-guk (blood sausage soup) and simmering fishcakes fill the air, drawing in shop

February 4, 2025

Constitutional Court postpones ruling on dispute over justice appointment

SEOUL, February 3 (AJP) - The Constitutional Court of Korea on Monday postponed its ruling on the legality of Acting President Choi Sang-mok's refusal to appoint a justice to fill the court's vacant seat. Just a few hours before the expected ruling, the court abruptly changed its plans, announcing that it would hold a hearing next Monday, with the ruling on the case postponed indefinitely. Many speculate that the move came amid concerns about being seen as rushed or improper

February 3, 2025