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  TRAVEL: Finding solace at temple high on mountain BONGHWA, November 06 (AJP) - I recently undertook a stay at Cheongnyangsa Temple in Bonghwa, North Gyeongsang Province. The experience was an immersion in a landscape and a tradition that demands both effort and reward. While Cheongnyangsan Mountain may not be among Korea’s highest peaks, its rugged, sheer cliffs and dramatic stone pinnacles deliver an astonishingly grand and theatrical scene. Cheongnyangsa is strategically built halfway up the mountain, meaning your jour November 6, 2025
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  South Korea's AI and climate goals on collision course SEOUL, November 06 (AJP) - South Korea plans to invest $17 billion by 2030 to build an "AI expressway" and take the lead in the global AI race, a vision strengthened by NVIDIA's pledge to supply next-generation GPUs powerful enough to anchor five hyperscale AI data centers. Yet how the country intends to reconcile this ambition with its climate commitments is increasingly unclear. Under an energy rationalization strategy released this week, the Ministry of Climate November 6, 2025
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  KCC unveils glass designed to prevent bird collisions SEOUL, November 06 (AJP) - KCC Glass said Thursday it has developed South Korea’s first bird-safe glass. The product, named SAVIRDS, employs a sandblasting technique that etches subtle patterns across the surface of the glass. The markings, spaced five centimeters apart, are visible to birds and recognized as obstacles — reducing the risk of fatal collisions that have become a growing environmental concern. SAVIRDS recently received certification from the American November 6, 2025
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  Two rescued, at least seven missing after structure collapse at power plant in Ulsan SEOUL, November 6 (AJP) - A large structure collapsed at a thermal power plant in the southeastern city of Ulsan on Thursday, trapping believed to be seven people under the debris, authorities said. The incident occurred at around 2 p.m. at the state-run utility company Korea East-West Power. According to firefighters, two individuals were rescued shortly after the collapse, while search efforts continue for the remaining victims. Authorities are investigating the cause of t November 6, 2025
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  PHOTOS: Architectural biennale in Seoul draws visitors with eye-catching installations SEOUL, November 6 (AJP) - The biannual architectural biennale in central Seoul has attracted over 500,000 visitors since its opening in late September. Marking its fifth year, this year's event, directed by renowned British architect Thomas Heatherwick and hosted by the Seoul Metropolitan Government, is taking place near Gwanghwamun in central Seoul and runs until Nov. 18. Under the theme "Radically More Human," which reflects Heatherwick November 6, 2025
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  Ethiopia's gold mining boom fuels record sales of Korean excavator SEOUL, November 06 (AJP) - HD Hyundai Infracore said on Thursday that sales of its construction equipment in Ethiopia have risen nearly fivefold this year, propelled by a surge in gold mining activity. The company’s Develon brand sold about 1,300 machines in 2025, a 470 percent increase from a year earlier. Much of that growth came from the popularity of its 36-ton excavator, the DX360, which accounted for roughly 90 percent of total sales, or more than 1,100 units. Eth November 6, 2025
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  HJ Shipbuilding wins nod from Britain's Lloyd's Register for new LPG, ammonia carrier SEOUL, November 06 (AJP) - South Korea's HJ Shipbuilding said it has received an approval from Lloyd’s Register for the design of its new 45,000-cubic-meter liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) and ammonia carrier. The new design adds to HJ’s lineup, which already includes a 38,000-cubic-meter LPG carrier and an 88,000-cubic-meter ammonia carrier. The approval follows a four-month collaboration launched in July between HJ Shipbuilding and the British classification s November 6, 2025
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  South Korea's KGM launches eco-friendly cars in Israel, Turkey SEOUL, November 06 (AJP) - South Korea's KGM is stepping up its global expansion drive with the rollout of new eco-friendly vehicles in Israel and Turkey, as the automaker seeks to strengthen its foothold in key overseas markets. On Nov. 5, the company introduced its Torres Hybrid (HEV) at a launch event held at the Shefayim Event Hall near Tel Aviv. The ceremony was attended by KGM’s Head of Overseas Business, Lee Byung-gil, along with about 40 Israeli journalists. November 6, 2025
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  Asian markets recover early Thursday from AI rout SEOUL, November 06 (AJP) - Asian stocks rebounded Thursday as investors shrugged off a brief scare over stretched valuations in the AI boom. Seoul’s KOSPI gained 1.3 percent to 4,054.56 after a near 3-percent plunge the previous day, while the KOSDAQ edged up 0.25 percent to stay above 900. Retail investors led the recovery, while foreign and domestic institutions continued to take profits after weeks of heavy buying. Hyosung Heavy Industries rose 4.1 percent to 2.3 milli November 6, 2025
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  Former North Korean figurehead laid to rest in state funeral SEOUL, November 6 (AJP) - A state funeral for North Korea's former nominal head of state Kim Yong-nam was held in Pyongyang on Wednesday with its leader Kim Jong-un in attendance, according to state media. The official Korean Central News Agency (KCNA) reported Thursday that the funeral service began with a eulogy by premier Pak Tae-song, praising the late senior official's "lifelong dedication" to the reclusive country. Mourners observed a moment of silence, fo November 6, 2025