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  Canadian Embassy hosts media-gathering event in Seoul SEOUL, February 28 (AJP) - The Embassy of Canada in Seoul hosted a special event at its official residence on Thursday, inviting journalists to strengthen media ties and discuss future collaboration. The event opened with a performance by the Vancouver Youth Choir, whose energetic renditions of songs from the "Lion King" soundtrack as well as the South Korean folk song "The Maiden Picking Herbs" captivated the attendees and guests. "Your inte February 28, 2025
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  Korea to open anti-dumping probe into Chinese, Japanese steel SEOUL, February 28 (AJP) - South Korea’s trade commission will launch an investigation into alleged dumping of hot-rolled steel products from China and Japan, the Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy said on Friday. The Korea Trade Commission is set to formally begin its probe after publishing a notice in the government gazette on March 4. The investigation will unfold in two phases: an initial inquiry lasting up to five months, with preliminary findings expected as early February 28, 2025
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  PHOTOS: Spring is in the air in Gangneung SEOUL, February 28 (AJP) - Gangneung, Gangwon Province, is experiencing a surge of seasonal activity amid signs of spring, including the planting of potatoes, the catching of mullet, and the harvesting of seaweed. February 28, 2025
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  300 tons of molten iron spills at Hyundai Steel plant in Dangjin SEOUL, February 28 (AJP) - A fire broke out early Friday at Hyundai Steel’s furnace in Dangjin, South Chungcheong Province, after approximately 300 tons of molten iron spilled from a cracked transport container, fire authorities said. The incident occurred at 2:26 a.m. as the molten iron was being transported via the plant’s internal railway system. A fissure in the container caused the material to leak onto the tracks, igniting a blaze. Emergency workers responded sw February 28, 2025
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  OPINION: Upgrading democracy: Should we change how we talk about politics? SEOUL, February 28 (AJP) - If President Yoon Suk-yeol’s impeachment is upheld by the Constitutional Court next month and if Lee Jae-myung or another Democratic Party candidate wins the election to replace him, media will predictably report that Korea’s leadership has changed from right to left. Some might modify these words a little and say we have moved from the center-right to the far-left. Or, they might say we have gone from the far-right to the center-left. Bu February 28, 2025
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  Orion's Choco Pie hits record sales of 4 billion units in 2024 SEOUL, February 28 (AJP) - Orion Corp.'s signature confection, the Choco Pie, achieved record-breaking global sales in 2024, surpassing 4 billion units and generating revenue of 580 billion won ($435 million), the company said Friday. The chocolate-covered marshmallow treat, which marked its 50th anniversary last year, has sold more than 50 billion units since its 1974 debut. Over the past five decades, total sales have exceeded 8 trillion won, with international markets ac February 28, 2025
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  North Korea conducts artillery drill with 'strategic cruise missiles' SEOUL, February 28 (AJP) - North Korea conducted an artillery drill earlier this week in waters off its west coast, North Korean state media reported on Friday. According to the Korean Central News Agency (KCNA), several strategic cruise missiles were launched and "precisely hit their targets" during the drill, which was observed by its leader Kim Jong-un last Wednesday. The drill was aimed at demonstrating the North's "counterattack capability in any space and February 28, 2025
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  INTERVIEW: Quebec envoy seeks to deepen ties with South Korea through cultural collaboration SEOUL, February 28 (AJP) - As South Korea continues to expand its economic and cultural exchanges with Quebec, the French-speaking province in eastern Canada is also establishing a more independent presence here across various fields. Separate from the Canadian Embassy, it seeks to establish direct relations with Seoul to strengthen its presence and foster deeper collaboration. In an interview with AJP earlier this week, Damien Pereira, the chief representative of the Quebec governm February 28, 2025
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  Constitutional Court rules Acting President's refusal to appoint justice unconstitutional SEOUL, February 27 (AJP) - The Constitutional Court of Korea ruled on Thursday that Acting President Choi Sang-mok's refusal to appoint one of nominees for a court justice last year was unconstitutional. In its ruling, the court said that Choi's decision infringed on the National Assembly's legislative power by not appointing Ma Eun-hyuk, a nominee recommended by the main opposition Democratic Party, but it dismissed a request to assign him the post, deem February 27, 2025
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  Video streaming firm Wavve faces damage suit for copyright infringement SEOUL, February 27 (AJP) - The Korea Music Copyright Association (KOMCA) has filed a lawsuit against the online video streaming service Wavve, seeking approximately 40 billion won ($27.7 million) in damages for alleged copyright infringement, the association said on Thursday. The lawsuit, submitted to the Seoul Central District Court on Feb. 11, follows years of what KOMCA describes as Wavve’s refusal to pay legally required royalties for the use of copyrighted music in its st February 27, 2025