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  PHOTOS : 100 must-see Korean tourist destinations SEOUL, January 23 (AJP) - A selection of "2025–2026 Korea Tourism 100", which highlights Korea's representative tourist attractions, was announced Monday by the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism, in collaboration with the Korea Tourism Organization. The "Korea Tourism 100" project is now in its 7th year. It selects and promotes the must-visit destinations in Korea for both domestic citizens and international tourists every two years. January 23, 2025
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  Prosecutors take over investigation into Yoon's martial law debacle SEOUL, January 23 (AJP) - Investigators from the Corruption Investigation Office for High-ranking Officials (CIO) have handed over the case involving President Yoon Suk Yeol's martial law debacle last month to prosecutors. The CIO, which is not entitled to prosecute a suspect, said on Thursday that it decided to refer the case to prosecutors. After several failed attempts to question Yoon over charges of insurrection and abuse of power, due to his continued refusal to coopera January 23, 2025
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  Hwaseong Fortress: A UNESCO World Heritage Site in Suwon SEOUL, January 23 (AJP) - Nestled in the city of Suwon, just south of Seoul, Hwaseong Fortress is a stunning reminder of Korea’s rich history. Built during the reign of King Jeongjo of the Joseon Dynasty between 1794 and 1796, this impressive fortress was inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1997. The fortress spans 5.7 kilometers and features four grand gates, intricate defensive structures, and architectural marvels that combine strength with beauty. A leisurely January 23, 2025
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  SK hynix emerges as powerhouse as AI redefines semiconductor landscape Editor's Note: This article is the fourth installment in our series on Asia's top 100 companies, exploring the strategies, challenges, and innovations driving the region's most influential corporations. SEOUL, January 22 (AJP) - In a pivotal moment for the global semiconductor industry, NVIDIA CEO Jensen Huang has lauded SK hynix's cutting-edge high-bandwidth memory (HBM) technology as surpassing even NVIDIA's rigorous requirements. This endorsement, shared January 23, 2025
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  INTERVIEW: Purpose-driven innovation is key for K-startups in global market SEOUL, January 23 (AJP) - Joo Young-sup, a professor at Seoul National University's Graduate School of Technology Management and former Administrator of the Small and Medium Business Administration (SMBA), shared his insights on the global technology landscape following CES (Consumer Electronics Show) 2025 in an interview with Aju Press (AJP). Reflecting on the annual tech show held earlier this month in Las Vegas, Joo highlighted the growing emphasis on purpose-driven innovat January 23, 2025
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  Italian Embassy hosts event to foster space collaboration with South Korea Participants of an event called "Italian Space Day" pose for a group photo in Seoul on Jan. 21, 2025. Courtesy of the Italian Embassy in Seoul. SEOUL, January 23 (AJP) - The Italian Embassy in Seoul hosted an event in the capital on Tuesday, celebrating Italy's excellence in aerospace and its achievements, while exploring collaboration opportunities with South Korea in the sector. Established in 2021 to commemorate the historic launch of Italy's San Marco satellite, t January 23, 2025
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  SK hynix posts record earnings in 2024, driven by AI chip demand SEOUL, January 23 (AJP) - SK hynix reported its highest annual earnings in history for 2024 on Thursday, buoyed by surging demand for artificial intelligence memory chips. The South Korean chipmaker announced an operating profit of 23.47 trillion won ($17.6 billion), a remarkable turnaround from a loss in the prior year. The company's annual revenue soared to 66.19 trillion won, marking a 102 percent increase from 2023, while net profit reached 19.80 trillion won. In the fo January 23, 2025
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  BLACKPINK's Jennie to drop first full-length album in March SEOUL, January 23 (AJP) - Jennie, a member of K-pop girl group BLACKPINK, will release her first full-length album in March, according to her agency. Set for release on March 7, "Ruby," which contains 15 tracks, includes her previous single "Mantra," which was released in October last year. The album also features several collaborative songs with global artists including English and Albanian singer and songwriter Dua Lipa. Fans are already excited for Jenn January 23, 2025
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  Indonesian Embassy denies Trump's alleged plan to relocate Gaza residents SEOUL, January 23 (AJP) - The Indonesian Embassy in Seoul has denied reports that U.S. President Donald Trump is considering relocating several Palestinian residents of Gaza to Indonesia. In a statement to AJP on Wednesday, the Indonesian government clarified, "The Government of Indonesia has never received any information from anyone, nor any plans regarding the relocation of some of Gaza's 2 million inhabitants to Indonesia as part of post-conflict reconstruction efforts. January 23, 2025
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  Korean shipbuilders set sights on lucrative US naval deals SEOUL, January 23 (AJP) - South Korean shipbuilders are positioning themselves to secure high-value U.S. naval maintenance and repair contracts. U.S. President Donald Trump has expressed interest in collaborating with South Korea’s shipbuilding sector, emphasizing the importance of maintenance, repair, and operations (MRO) for U.S. naval vessels. During a phone call with South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol in November, Trump praised the country’s “world-class n January 23, 2025