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PHOTO: Korean Stone Art Museum
SEOUL, February 11 (AJP) - Korean Stone Art Museum At the entrance of the outdoor garden, Garden of Stones, in the Korean Stone Art Museum, a massive stone tiger (seokho) stands guard. Traditionally, these stone tigers served as guardian spirits, protecting royal tombs from evil spirits. Passing beyond the seokho, visitors are greeted by a row of stone scholar statues (muninseok), which were once placed at noble family tombs. These particular statues were repatriated from J
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Meta in talks to acquire Korean AI chip startup Furiosa AI
SEOUL, February 12 (AJP) - Meta Platforms Inc. is engaged in discussions to acquire South Korean artificial intelligence chip startup Furiosa AI, potentially strengthening its semiconductor capabilities amid the global AI competition, sources familiar with the deal said Wednesday. Founded in 2017 by former Samsung Electronics and AMD engineer June Paik, Furiosa AI specializes in developing AI inference processors for data center servers. The Seoul-based company debuted its first
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PHOTOS: A graduation in hanbok
SEOUL, February 12 (AJP) - On Feb. 11, graduates of Dongmyeong Girls’ High School in Seoul marked their commencement in traditional fashion, donning hanbok for the ceremony. The event also included a coming-of-age ritual.
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Man sentenced to 7.5 years for fatal car crash in central Seoul
SEOUL, February 12 (AJP) - The Seoul Central District Court on Wednesday sentenced a man to seven and a half years in prison without forced labor for killing nine people and injuring six others after ramming his car into a pedestrian road in central Seoul last July. The 68-year-old man, surnamed Cha, caused the deadly incident by driving his vehicle in the wrong direction on a one-way, four-lane street. After colliding with two oncoming vehicles, he suddenly accelerated and plowed i
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Seoul unveils ambitious makeover plan for Dongdaemun areas
SEOUL, February 12 (AJP) - The Seoul Metropolitan Government on Wednesday announced an ambitious master plan to rejuvenate the areas surrounding the Dongdaemun Design Plaza (DDP), a former stronghold of South Korea’s fashion industry that has struggled in recent years. The initiative, set to begin next month and slated for completion by late 2026, aims to breathe new life into the aging commercial hub through a series of urban renewal projects and infrastructure upgrades. T
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G-Dragon to embark on world tour with gig in Goyang next month
SEOUL, February 12 (AJP) - G-Dragon, a member of K-pop boy band Big Bang, will embark on a world tour with a concert here next month, the concert's organizer Coupang Play said on Wednesday. The concert, part of his tour, is slated for March 29 and 30 in Goyang, Gyeonggi Province, but specific details about his upcoming tour remain under wraps. Expectations are already building among his fans, as it will be his first solo concert since his world tour in 2017, when he drew over
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South Korea eases travel advisory for parts of Israel
SEOUL, February 12 (AJP) - South Korea lowered its travel advisory for parts of Israel starting Wednesday, according to the Foreign Ministry. With the adjustment, which came about a year after improved security conditions following last year's Middle East escalation, residents and other South Korean expats in Israel are no longer advised to leave the country. However, travelers are still recommended to refrain from visiting the region. Travel bans also remain in place for Gaz
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South Korea launches tax probe into wedding studios, postnatal centers
SEOUL, February 12 (AJP) - The National Tax Service has opened investigations into 46 businesses suspected of tax evasion, including 24 wedding service providers, 12 postnatal care centers, and 10 English-language kindergartens, the office said Tuesday. The probe targets businesses that allegedly concealed income by directing customers to make additional payments beyond basic contract fees through multiple accounts held under borrowed names. One prominent photo studio was found to
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South Korea-Cuba diplomatic relations mark one year, but trade remains stagnant
SEOUL, February 12 (AJP) - Nearly a year after establishing diplomatic relations, South Korea and Cuba have yet to see a significant expansion in trade, with annual commerce hovering around $20 million. The primary hurdle remains the longstanding U.S. sanctions on Cuba, which continue to constrain the Caribbean nation’s access to global markets. Trade volumes between South Korea and Cuba have shown little improvement since they formalized ties on Feb. 14 last year. The econ
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LocknLock showcases innovative products at trade fair in Germany
SEOUL, February 12 (AJP) - Utensil maker LocknLock showcased its key products at Ambiente, a weeklong trade fair in Frankfurt, Germany, which kicked off last Friday. The world's largest fair for consumer goods annually attracts participants from 176 countries, serving as a global stage for emerging industry trends. LocknLock's booth featured its latest trendy products including airtight containers, fridge organizers, lunchboxes, and drinkware such as tumblers and coffee m
February 12, 2025
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South Korea suspends new downloads of DeepSeek over privacy concerns
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US equity firm takes over Inspire Resort in Incheon following heavy losses
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Around 2,000 teachers take sick leave every year
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Biotech firm DYD develops saliva-based diabetes test kit
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Another former sex slave dies, leaving only seven survivors
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Korea's fresh fruit imports hit record high in 2024
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PHOTOS: UNESCO-recognized tug-of-war competition in Samcheok
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INTERVIEW: Chinese unit from K-pop global project set sights high with ambitious goals
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South Korea launches safety certification system for EV batteries
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Korea launches center to attract foreign tech talent