LG Electronics pushes ahead with delayed India IPO, seeking fresh cash flow SEOUL, September 30 (AJP) - LG Electronics said Tuesday it will complete the long-awaited listing of its Indian unit by year’s end, in a move aimed at both raising funds and positioning the company as a household name in one of its most dynamic markets. The company’s board approved the sale of a 15 percent stake in the Indian unit, or more than 101 million shares, and intends to file final documents with India’s market regulator, the Securities and Exchange Boa September 30, 2025

TRAVEL: Putrajaya – where modern Malaysia's administrative heart beats KUALA LUMPUR, September 30 (AJP) - Rising from what were once rubber and oil palm plantations, Putrajaya stands as a testament to Malaysia's ambitious modernization. The 4,931-hectare garden city, transformed from former plantations, became Malaysia's federal administrative capital after officially established in 1999. Now just 26 years young, the city prepares to host ASEAN meetings throughout 2025 under Malaysia's chairmanship. Named after Malaysia's f September 30, 2025

[South Korea-Japan Ties] K-wave sweeps Osaka Expo and Koreatown Editor’s Note: Aju Business Daily is publishing a special series to mark the 60th anniversary of the normalization of diplomatic ties between South Korea and Japan. The series reflects on the renewed relationship between the two neighbors. SEOUL, September 30 (AJP) - Visitors queued for hours to enter the Korean Pavilion at Expo 2025 in Osaka, Kansai, featuring K-pop stars and entertainment, as it has turned into one of the hottest draws during the world fair run September 30, 2025

First lady skips official engagements due to ear-related illness SEOUL, September 30 (AJP) - First Lady Kim Hea Kyung is not accompanying President Lee Jae-myung to his summit with outgoing Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba in Busan on Tuesday. In a press briefing at the presidential office in Yongsan, Seoul, presidential physician Park Sang-min said that Kim "suffered sudden dizziness last night" and was diagnosed with otolithiasis, an inner ear condition that causes vertigo. "She got much better but still experiences di September 30, 2025

INTERVIEW: S. Korea invests in rural resilience as climate extremes worsen SEOUL, September 30 (AJP) - South Korean farmers are feeling the intensifying pressures of climate change, from searing heat to destructive rains. Few know this better than Kim In-jung, the newly appointed head of the Korea Rural Community Corporation, who says the task before him is nothing less than safeguarding the nation’s food supply. “We are all experiencing the effects of climate change,” Kim said in an interview on Sept. 22. “This summer, September 30, 2025

HD Hyundai Heavy begins overhaul of US Navy ship in Ulsan The U.S. Navy's Alan Shepard supply vessel/ HD Hyundai Heavy Industries SEOUL, September 30 (AJP) - HD Hyundai Heavy Industries has begun maintenance work on the U.S. Navy’s supply vessel USNS Alan Shepard, a contract that underscores the growing role of South Korean shipyards in servicing American military assets in Asia. The 41,000-ton vessel, part of the Navy’s 7th Fleet, has arrived at Yeompo Pier near Ulsan for a scheduled overhaul, the company said Monday. Th September 30, 2025

[South Korea-Japan Ties] Korea, Japan explore power link as AI drives electricity demand Editor’s Note: Aju Business Daily is publishing a special series to mark the 60th anniversary of the normalization of diplomatic ties between South Korea and Japan. The series reflects on the renewed relationship between the two neighbors. SEOUL, September 30 (AJP) - As artificial intelligence drives a surge in global electricity demand, South Korea and Japan are positioning themselves as unlikely but pragmatic partners in rethinking the future of power infrastructure. September 30, 2025

[South Korea-Japan Ties] Food makers set sights on Japan to conquer global palates Editor's Note: Aju Business Daily is publishing a special series to mark the 60th anniversary of the normalization of diplomatic ties between South Korea and Japan. The series reflects on the renewed relationship between the two neighbors. SEOUL, September 30 (AJP) - With South Korean cuisine's growing global appeal, Japan is emerging as the next key market for its further growth. According to a report released by the Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs on Mon September 30, 2025

Korea unsure about a currency swap tied to trade deal with US-security adviser SEOUL, September 30 (AJP) - South Korea is not "optimistic" about securing a currency swap agreement as a safeguard for the pledged $350 billion investment to the United States, according to Seoul's top security official, who nevertheless expected a trade deal to lower tariffs for Korean exports to eventually come through. "Our government has suggested a currency swap line, but it will not be easy, given precedent in how the U.S. has handled such arrangement September 30, 2025

OPINION: Robo-taxis promise change. But do they deliver progress? Innovation has become one of the most abused words in our collective vocabulary. Every new app, gadget or piece of software is branded as revolutionary, as if the mere act of introducing technology were synonymous with progress. Robo-taxis, for instance, are being touted as the future of urban mobility. But let’s be clear: simply rolling out driverless cars is not innovation. Real innovation does not mean discarding the old for the shiny and new. It means expandin September 30, 2025