HD Hyundai Oilbank's biofuels receive international certifications

SEOUL, May 28 (AJU PRESS) - HD Hyundai Oilbank said Tuesday its biofuel production technology was accredited with the International Sustainability & Carbon Certifications (ISCC), global standards for recycled and bio-based materials. The Korean refiner affiliated with HD Hyundai Heavy Industries has produced eco-friendly materials including sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) and bio naphtha using a co-processing method that utilizes both petroleum-based feedstocks and bio-based fee

May 28, 2024

KAIST, G-Dragon agency collaborate on technology development for K-pop industry

SEOUL, May 28 (AJU PRESS) - The state-run Korea Advanced Institute of Science & Technology (KAIST) has partnered with Galaxy Corp., an artificial intelligence and metaverse start-up, to develop cutting-edge technologies to power the K-pop industry. Galaxy specializes in combining artificial intelligence and virtual reality technologies with entertainment content. The company is also well known for representing K-pop star G-Dragon. The two entities signed a memorandum of under

May 28, 2024

47 Korean biotech firms to participate in major U.S. industry fair

SEOUL, May 28 (AJU PRESS) - A total of 47 Korean drug and biotechnology companies will showcase their latest technologies and products at a major industry exhibition in the United States next week. The Bio International Convention, the world's largest biopharmaceutical exhibition, is set to kick off in San Diego on Monday for a four-day run. More than 1,500 global companies are expected to participate in the annual event organized by the Biotechnology Innovation Organizati

May 28, 2024

Young Koreans indulge in luxurious summer treats

SEOUL, May 28 (AJU PRESS) - Having a bowl of shaved ice topped with tropical fruits at luxury hotels has become an irresistible fad among young Koreans. The summer refreshment, called bingsu in Korean, offers a taste of luxury hotel experiences and becomes a popular trend propagated on Instragram. Traditionally served with sweet toppings such as red beans, rice cakes, and a mix of fruits, the one featuring apple mangos has recently taken center stage. The craze first began in 2008

May 28, 2024

Uncertain times fuel fortune-telling frenzy among Korean youths

SEOUL, May 28 (AJU PRESS) - Jang, a 27-year-old office worker, first encountered saju, a Korean-style fortune-telling, during his college years. Going through a rough patch amid a bleak job market, he felt completely unsettled. Assurances from loved ones were of no help. Then a friend introduced him to the practice, saying that through a saju reading he would know when he might land a job and what to avoid in doing so. "The fortune teller told me I would get a job in my desired

May 28, 2024

From backseat to spotlight: US vice presidency's modern relevance

KARACHI, May 28 (AJU PRESS) - In his scathing appraisal, John Adams famously dismissed the role of Vice President as "the most insignificant office that ever the invention of man contrived or his imagination conceived." Similarly, John Nance Garner, who served as Vice President under Franklin D. Roosevelt, succinctly captured the prevailing sentiment of the time, declaring the office as "not worth a bucket of warm spit." However, contemporary politics challeng

May 28, 2024

N. Korea's attempt to launch another spy satellite fails

SEOUL, May 28 (AJU PRESS) - North Korea's attempt to launch a space rocket carrying a military spy satellite ended in failure, the renegade country said Tuesday. The attempt came just several hours after Pyongyang informed of its plan to launch a satellite into orbit by June 4. "The launch of the new satellite carrier rocket failed when it exploded in mid-air during the flight of the first stage," the North's state-run Korean News Agency reported. Earlier,

May 28, 2024

Opinion: Norway, Spain and Ireland have recognized a Palestinian state – what's stopping NZ?

SEOUL, May 28 (AJU PRESS) - Norway, Spain and Ireland will formally recognize the state of Palestine today (May 28). While 143 of the 193 United Nations member states already recognize Palestine, this is a significant moment – and leaves New Zealand in an even smaller group of countries yet to follow suit. The latest move is important because it makes a clear statement that members of the international community can no longer wait for the Middle East peace process to conclud

May 28, 2024

New chief of ASEAN-Korea Centre vows to spur exchanges between two sides

SEOUL, May 27 (AJU PRESS) - Kim Jae-shin, the new chief of the ASEAN-Korea Centre, expressed his commitment to enhancing exchanges between Korea and Southeast Asian nations during his inauguration ceremony on Monday. The veteran diplomat took the helm of the intergovernmental organization on April 16, which aims to promote exchanges between Korea and the 10 member states of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN). An official ceremony for his inauguration was held Mond

May 27, 2024

North Face releases limited-edition Hangeul T-shirts

SEOUL, May 27 (AJU PRESS) - To raise awareness of the importance of preserving the Korean language, the North Face launched a special limited-edition T-shirt collection featuring old Korean letters. The North Face Hangeul collection draws inspiration from design concepts by Pulitzer Prize-winning photojournalist Hyungwon Kang. Earlier this month, Kang spoke at a forum, emphasizing the need to revitalize obsolete Hangeul letters. He highlighted the historical and phonetic significanc

May 27, 2024