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  • Samsung Electronics collaborates on boy band RIIZEs debut album ODYSSEY
    Samsung Electronics collaborates on boy band RIIZE's debut album 'ODYSSEY' SEOUL, May 15 (AJP) - Samsung Electronics has joined forces with RIIZE, a rising K-pop group under SM Entertainment, to promote the band's debut album, “Odyssey." The partnership includes the production of a 40-minute premiere video — unveiled Wednesday on the international fan platform Weverse — that features all 10 tracks from the upcoming album, set for release on May 19. The video weaves together coming-of-age narratives with appearances by se May 15, 2025
  • PHOTOS: Teachers Day
    PHOTOS: Teachers' Day SEOUL, May 15 (AJP) - South Korea observes May 15 as Teachers' Day, a nationally designated occasion intended to cultivate a societal ethos of respect for educators' authority and appreciation for their service. The annual commemoration aims to bolster morale among the teaching profession and elevate their social status. Across the nation's schools, it is customary for students to present their teachers with carnations as a tangible expression of their gratitude. May 15, 2025
  • Kim Moon-soo pushes nuclear option, calls for tighter U.S. alliance
    Kim Moon-soo pushes nuclear option, calls for tighter U.S. alliance Editor's Note: This article is the first in a series examining the leading presidential candidates and their positions on diplomacy, security, and North Korea. SEOUL, May 15 (AJP) - Presidential candidate Kim Moon-soo is drawing a firm line in South Korea’s snap election, positioning himself as a staunch advocate of military strength and nuclear deterrence. Representing the conservative People Power Party (PPP), Kim has made clear that his foreign and security policy will May 15, 2025
  • Tour programs to Panmunjom to resume on limited basis this week
    Tour programs to Panmunjom to resume on limited basis this week SEOUL, May 15 (AJP) - A tour program to the truce village of Panmunjom and nearby areas is set to resume later this week after a halt of about a year and a half, the Unification Ministry said Thursday. But the program remains restricted, allowing access only to selected groups of visitors on a limited basis. About 20 government officials and executives from state-run companies are scheduled to visit there this Friday, becoming the first group to take part in the revived program a May 15, 2025
  • Hyundai Motor to build first Middle East factory, eyes Saudi as regional hub
    Hyundai Motor to build first Middle East factory, eyes Saudi as regional hub SEOUL, May 15 (AJP) - Hyundai Motor has begun construction on its first automobile manufacturing plant in the Middle East, part of a strategic push to establish Saudi Arabia as a central base for regional operations. The facility, named Hyundai Motor Manufacturing Middle East, is being built in King Abdullah City, within the King Salman Automotive Cluster. Groundbreaking took place Wednesday, with the start of production scheduled for the fourth quarter of 2026. The plant is a jo May 15, 2025
  • Hanwha finalizes $637 million acquisition of catering firm Ourhome
    Hanwha finalizes $637 million acquisition of catering firm Ourhome SEOUL, May 15 (AJP) - Hanwha Group has completed its acquisition of catering firm Ourhome for 869.5 billion won (approximately $637 million), expanding its presence in the food services sector in one of the country’s most notable recent mergers. The deal, announced Thursday by Hanwha Hotel & Resort, gives the conglomerate a controlling 58.62 percent stake in Ourhome, marking the end of a seven-month negotiation and due diligence process that began in October. The acqu May 15, 2025
  • Koreas agricultural giant balances tradition with global ambition
    Korea's agricultural giant balances tradition with global ambition Editor's Note: This article is the 18th installment in our series on Asia's top 100 companies, exploring the strategies, challenges, and innovations driving the region's most influential corporations. SEOUL, May 14 (AJP) - South Korea’s largest agricultural cooperative and financial group, NongHyup (NH), is navigating a volatile landscape in 2025, shaped by climate disruptions, demographic shifts, and rising global tensions. According to a recent report from t May 15, 2025
  • PHOTOS: Presidential election posters to appear nationwide
    PHOTOS: Presidential election posters to appear nationwide SEOUL, May 14 (AJP) - The National Election Commission has released the official campaign posters of the candidates vying for the 21st presidential election on June 3. These posters are slated for display in prominent public spaces across the nation, beginning on May 15. May 14, 2025
  • North Korea remains on list of countries not fully cooperating with US counterterrorism efforts
    North Korea remains on list of countries 'not fully cooperating' with US counterterrorism efforts SEOUL, May 14 (AJP) - North Korea was included in the list of countries that "did not fully cooperate with U.S. counterterrorism efforts," along with Cuba, Iran, Syria, and Venezuela, the U.S. Department of State said in a press release on Tuesday. The designation on the list, updated annually in May, prohibits the "sale or license for export of defense articles and services." North Korea has been on the list of "Not Fully Cooperating Countries (NFCCs)&qu May 14, 2025
  • Kim Moon-soo promises science-focused presidency in aerospace hub
    Kim Moon-soo promises science-focused presidency in aerospace hub SEOUL, May 14 (AJP) - Kim Moon-soo, the presidential candidate of the People Power Party, pledged Wednesday to become a president who prioritizes science and technology, as he toured Jinju and Sacheon, cities in South Gyeongsang Province known for their concentration of aerospace and defense industries. In a campaign speech in Jinju, Kim urged voters to back his vision of transforming South Korea into a global leader in aerospace. “Let’s raise our aerospace technology May 14, 2025