OPINION: AI was central to two of 2024's Nobel prize categories. It's sign of things to come

SEOUL, October 14 (AJP) - The 2024 Nobel Prizes in physics and chemistry have given us a glimpse of the future of science. Artificial intelligence (AI) was central to the discoveries honored by both awards. You have to wonder what Alfred Nobel, who founded the prizes, would think of it all. We are certain to see many more Nobel medals handed to researchers who made use of AI tools. As this happens, we may find the scientific methods honored by the Nobel committee depart from straigh

October 14, 2024

North Korea warns of 'catastrophe' over alleged South Korean drone flights

SEOUL, October 13 (AJP) -- Tensions spiked on the Korean Peninsula over the weekend as North Korea accused the South of multiple drone incursions, threatening immediate retaliation for any future occurrences. Kim Yo-jong, the powerful sister of North Korean leader Kim Jong-un, warned Saturday of "terrible consequences" if South Korean drones are detected again over Pyongyang. "The moment a drone from the Republic of Korea is found again in the skies over ou

October 13, 2024

VISUALS: Han Kang's Nobel win sparks book-buying frenzy amid celebrative mood

SEOUL, October 12 (AJP) - Bookstores across Seoul saw a surge in customers on Saturday following Han Kang's Nobel Prize in Literature win. Many of the 53-year-old's works, including her internationally acclaimed novel "The Vegetarian," were sold out at major bookstores. Yonsei University, Han's alma mater, hung congratulatory banners on campus to celebrate their distinguished alumna's achievement.

October 12, 2024

Biden proposes trilateral summit with Yoon, Ishiba

SEOUL, October 12 (AJP) - U.S. President Joe Biden has proposed holding a trilateral summit with the leaders of South Korea and Japan later this year, a South Korean presidential official said Saturday. U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken conveyed the proposal to South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol during a state dinner on the sidelines of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) summit in Laos on Thursday, according to the official. Yoon responded positively, sayin

October 12, 2024

Nobel laureate Han Kang shuns celebrations, citing global crises

SEOUL, October 11 (AJP) - South Korean novelist Han Kang, the first woman from Asia to win the Nobel Prize in Literature, expressed her deep gratitude on Friday for the outpouring of congratulatory messages following her award. In a statement released by her publishers, Han said she was "overwhelmed" by the warm reception to the news. "I was surprised when I first received the call," she said. "After hanging up, the reality and emotion slowly sank in.&quo

October 11, 2024

PHOTOS: Seoul exhibition showcases smart life technologies

SEOUL, October 11 (AJP) - The Seoul Smart Life Week exposition is underway at COEX in Seoul, featuring cutting-edge urban life technologies. Running from Oct. 10 to 12, the event features exhibitions, international forums, and the Seoul Smart City Awards ceremony. It has drawn representatives from 115 cities across 72 countries, including 35 mayors.

October 11, 2024

INTERVIEW: Globetrotting YouTuber strives to document vanishing indigenous cultures

SEOUL, October 11 (AJP) - In a world where cultural diversity faces increasing threats, Jang Jun-ho, a Korean YouTuber, is on a mission to document the vanishing lifestyles of indigenous tribes across the globe. Jang, who runs the YouTube travel channel Yeokmasal Road, has recently garnered attention for his exploration of the Hadza, a hunter-gatherer tribe in Tanzania. "The decline of indigenous cultures and communities is heartbreaking. The Hadza, for instance, are dwindling

October 11, 2024

Period drama 'Uprising' now available on Netflix after debut at Busan film fest

SEOUL, October 11 (AJP) - Netflix' latest South Korean film "Uprising" is generating excitement among movie fans as it became available on the U.S. video-streaming platform on Friday. Set in the Joseon Dynasty, the period drama created initial buzz due to the involvement of acclaimed filmmaker Park Chan-wook, who contributed to both the production and screenplay. It gained further attention as the curtain-raiser for this year's Busan International Film Festival (B

October 11, 2024

South Korean, Canadian writers team up for anthology

SEOUL, October 11 (AJP) - South Korean and Canadian writers gathered to celebrate the publication of their anthology at an event in Seoul on Thursday. The collection of short stories authored by different writers is part of projects to commemorate cultural exchanges between the two countries. The book, written in collaboration with eight writers – Bora Chung, Kim Ae-ran, Kim Mella and Yun Ko-eun from Korea, along with Jordan Scott, Kim Thúy, Lisa Bird-Wils

October 11, 2024

VISUALS: Artist Felice Varini's Exhibition underway in Seoul

SEOUL, October 11 (AJP) – Dongdaemun Design Plaza in Seoul is showcasing four new works by French-Swiss artist Felice Varini, known for his geometric, perspective-specific paintings in rooms and other spaces. For the exhibition, titled "Colors Shapes Movements," running from Aug. 29 to March 30, Varini has created a new series specifically tailored to DDP's spiral architecture. The series consists of four pieces that span a 165-meter pathway from the second basement lev

October 11, 2024