SEOUL, May 13 (AJU PRESS) - CJ CheilJedang has introduced the beloved Korean dish gimbap to Woolworths Supermarkets in Australia, the leading Korean food company said. This marks the first time Korean seaweed rice rolls have been available in major Australian retail outlets. CJ CheilJedang released tuna mayo gimbap and bulgogi (Korean-style BBQ beef) gimbap at over 1,000 stores of Woolworths, the largest supermarket chain in Australia. Both were highly successful in Japan

May 13, 2024

SEOUL, May 13 (AJU PRESS) - Korean webtoons garnered massive attention at Italy's biggest comic book fair which wrapped up in Naples last month. Dubbed COMICON Napoli 2024, the fair was held in the coastal city for three days from April 28 and this year's fair featured a separate booth dedicated to Korean comics for the first time to mark the 140th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Korea and Italy. Popular Korean webtoons such as romantic comedy "Full Hou

May 13, 2024

SEOUL, May 13 (AJU PRESS) - A man who is allegedly involved in the murder of a Korean tourist in Thailand has been arrested in Korea, police said Monday. Authorities are also tracing the whereabouts of two other accomplices. The victim, a man in his mid-30s, was found dead on May 11 in a plastic barrel which had been dumped in a reservoir in Pattaya. He entered Thailand late last month and went missing. The incident was reported on May 7 when his mother received a threatening phon

May 13, 2024

U.S. surpasses Japan as top market for Korean food exports

SEOUL, May 13 (AJU PRESS) – The United States has overtaken Japan as the top market of Korean food exports this year, as shipments of ramen, kimchi and rice products soared, buoyed by the growing popularity of Korean pop culture. According to data from the Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs, Korea exported $479 million (650 billion won) worth of food to the U.S. until April, surpassing Japan’s $452 million and China’s $440 million. During

May 13, 2024

SEOUL, May 13 (AJU PRESS) - Burdened by rising dining costs and service charges, Korean consumers are increasingly turning to all-you-can-eat buffets as an alternative to traditional restaurants where food is priced per dish, recent statistics show. According to data released by Statistics Korea early this month, dining costs increased by 3 percent in April, compared to the same period of last year, outpacing the average consumer price hike of 2.9 percent. The surge in dining costs

May 13, 2024

SEOUL, May 13 (AJU PRESS) - Samsung Electronics has retained its top position in the European microwave oven market for the ninth consecutive year in 2022. Samsung captured a 15.3 percent market share, continuing its leadership since 2015, the Korean company said Sunday, citing market research firm Euromonitor’s data based on a survey of 19 European markets. The company attributed the success to its strategic approach in catering to European customers’ interest in kit

May 13, 2024

SEOUL, May 13 (AJU PRESS) - AJU PRESS covered the closing performances held in front of Jogyesa Temple, Sunday, to celebrate the May 15 Buddha's Birthday. Comedian Yoon Sung-ho, well known by his stage name "NewJeanSunim," acted as the DJ for an electronic dance music party at the end, transforming the templeyard into a big outdoor club.

May 13, 2024

GWACHEON, May 13 (AJU PRESS) -- Korean food maker Ottogi Corp. held the Sweet Home Family Cooking Festival in Seoul Land, a family park in Gwacheon, south of Seoul, Saturday. A total of 100 teams participated in the competition, creating various curry-based dishes. Marking the 55th anniversary of the company’s foundation, the 27th annual festival was themed around its founding product, Ottogi Curry.  

May 13, 2024

Opinion: Paris 2024 Olympics: How the Games are being used to marginalize the most vulnerable

SEOUL, May 13 (AJU PRESS) - Athletes from around the world are gearing up for the 2024 Summer Olympics that are being held in Paris this year. While the Games are often billed as a beacon of global unity, they have historically marginalized the most vulnerable communities in host cities. The International Olympic Committee (IOC) routinely makes grandiose claims about its commitment to humanity. Looking over the Olympic Charter and the IOC's guiding philosophy of "Olympism

May 13, 2024

VISUALS : Viet Nam's legendary founders remembered in Korea

SEOUL, May 11 (AJU PRESS) - Every year on the 10th day of the third lunar month, Vietnam commemorates Hung Kings, the legendary founders of the nation. This year, the Vietnamese community and its Korean friends organized an event to mark the day for the first time in Korea, showcasing the deep cultural ties between the two countries. The event featured a reenactment of the Hung Kings memorial ritual, honoring the Vietnamese people's ancestors. It was followed by a collaborative fashion

May 11, 2024