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Korean firms face setback at US beauty expo after container theft
SEOUL, July 24 (AJU PRESS) - Dozens of Korean beauty companies faced a major setback at Cosmoprof North America, a prominent industry fair in Las Vegas, after a container carrying their exhibition items was stolen en route to the event. The Korea International Trade Association (KITA) said Wednesday a container holding products from 70 Korean firms was taken while being transported from the Port of Long Beach in Los Angeles to the exhibition venue in Las Vegas. The theft occurr
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Han Dong-hoon assumes role as new leader of PPP
SEOUL, July 24 (AJU PRESS) - Han Dong-hoon, the justice minister-turned-politician who was newly elected as the leader of the ruling People Power Party (PPP), began his official duties on Wednesday by visiting the National Cemetery in Seoul. Visiting the cemetery has become a customary practice for many politicians before assuming their roles, as they pay respects to deceased political figures, war veterans, and freedom fighters who contributed to the country's development. T
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N. Korean garbage balloons land inside presidential office in Seoul
SEOUL, July 24 (AJU PRESS) - Trash-filled balloons sent southwards by North Korea, landed inside the presidential office's compound in Seoul's Yongsan, the Joint Chiefs of Staff (JCS) said Wednesday. Pyongyang has been sending balloons carrying wastepaper and other garbage, including human feces, to South Korea since May this year in retaliation against South Korean activist groups, mostly consisting of defectors, sending propaganda leaflets to the North. Thousands of Nor
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Korean cable maker Taihan launches offshore wind installation vessel
SEOUL, July 24 (AJU PRESS) - Taihan Cable & Solution on Wednesday launched Korea's first cable laying vessel (CLV) dedicated to offshore wind power projects. The 6,200-ton vessel, named Palos, was unveiled at a ceremony held at the Kodae-Port in the central city of Asan. The Palos, capable of carrying up to 4,400 tons of submarine cable, is equipped with advanced features including a dynamic positioning system. Taihan said the vessel significantly enhances its capabilit
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Smallest Olympic squad in decades reflects Korea's youth sports woes
SEOUL, July 24 (AJU PRESS) - With the countdown to the Summer Olympics in Paris ticking down this week just ahead of its opening on Friday, Korea is fielding some 144 athletes in 22 disciplines. This is the smallest squad the country has assembled since 1976 when it sent around 50 athletes to Montreal, Canada. It is also a significant decrease from about 230 athletes who competed at the pandemic-delayed 2020 Summer Olympics in Tokyo in 2021. The nation's sports crisis is particu
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Yoon's estranged former aide returns as ruling party chief despite April election defeat
SEOUL, July 23 (AJU PRESS) - Han Dong-hoon, a former interim leader of the ruling People Power Party (PPP) was elected a new head of the conservative party on Tuesday. At the embattled party's national convention held at KINTEX, northwest of Seoul, Han avoided a run-off vote by securing a majority vote of 62.84 percent (320,702 votes), far ahead of three other candidates. Former Land Minister Won Hee-ryong was the distant runner-up with just 18.85 percent of the votes (96,177
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Samsung Electronics partners with Krafton for mobile gaming excellence
SEOUL, July 23 (AJU PRESS) - Samsung Electronics has teamed up with game developer Krafton to enhance mobile gaming experiences on Galaxy smartphones. The collaboration focuses on optimizing Krafton's new game, "Dark and Darket Mobile," for Samsung's latest devices, including the Galaxy Z Fold6 and Z Flip6. The partnership incorporates advanced graphics technologies such as Vulkan and Ray Tracing to deliver realistic visuals. Ray Tracing will be available on high-e
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PHOTOS: Korea nears 'super-aged' society as population aged 65 and over surpasses 10 million
SEOUL, July 23 (AJU PRESS) - The number of Koreans aged 65 and over has surpassed 10 million as of July 10, according to government data. The Ministry of the Interior and Safety said this demographic totaled 10,000,062, accounting for 19.51 percent of the total population of 51,269,012. The percentage of this age group has increased from 11.79 percent in 2013 to 13.6 percent in 2017, 15.48 percent in 2019, and 17.45 percent in 2022. This means the nation is close to becoming a "sup
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Bath & Body Works doubles sales target after Korean debut: Shinsegae
SEOUL, July 23 (AJU PRESS) – U.S. fragrance and body care brand Bath & Body Works has made a successful debut in South Korea, partnering exclusively with Shinsegae Department Store. Its first Korean store, which opened on May 24 at Shinsegae's Gangnam location, has already surpassed expectations, doubling its sales target in less than two months, the department store said Tuesday. The brand's arrival addresses a longstanding demand from Korean consumers, who previ
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Seoul to mandate temperament tests for dogs to curb biting accidents
SEOUL, July 23 (AJU PRESS) - To prevent dog-biting accidents that could sometimes lead to fatalities, a temperament test to access the aggressiveness of man's four-legged best friends will become mandatory next week, the Seoul Metropolitan Government said Tuesday. Depending on the test results, the city government may enforce euthanasia for dogs deemed to have dangerous levels of aggression. According to the Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs, over 2,000 dog-bit
July 23, 2024
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PHOTOS: Paris kicks off Olympics with outdoor spectacle despite glitches
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Korea pins hopes on key disciplines as Paris Olympics open with riverfront ceremony amid rail chaos
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PHOTOS: Retro street in central Seoul faces uncertain future
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PHOTOS: Seoul Summer Beach transforms Gwanghwamun into urban water park
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PHOTOS: Incheon Airport gears up for summer travel boom
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From lovebugs to nutrias: Korea grapples with growing threat of alien species
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Dark web drug ring with 4,000 buyers busted
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Defense chiefs of S. Korea, US, Japan to meet in Tokyo next week
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Actor Yu Ah-in booked on allegations of sexually assaulting man in his 30s
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Amid e-commerce settlement dispute, Tmon begins refunds after customers occupy office