4 dead, 6 injured as bridge collapses at construction site in Anseong

SEOUL, February 25 (AJP) - A bridge at a construction site in Anseong, Gyeonggi Province, collapsed on Tuesday, leaving four workers dead and six others injured, according to government authorities. The incident occurred at around 9:50 a.m. when a steel reinforcement structure fell from a bridge under construction on a highway between Anseong and Cheonan, South Chungcheong Province, connecting Seoul to the administrative city of Sejong. Ten workers who were working at the time fe

February 25, 2025

Gov't to conduct survey to scrap red tape in service industry

SEOUL, February 25 (AJP) - A thorough survey will identify regulations and other red tape hindering the service industry's growth and competitiveness, the Ministry of Economy and Finance said on Tuesday. The survey, to be conducted through the state-run Public Procurement Service, aims to figure out excessive regulations or restrictions that exist only in South Korea, compared to other major economies. According to the ministry, productivity in the service sector remains sign

February 25, 2025

Shinsegae Tomboy's goose down products found to contain duck feathers

SEOUL, February 24 (AJP) - South Korean fashion company Shinsegae Tomboy has announced a voluntary recall and refund for 13 down-filled garments after discovering that products marketed as containing goose down were instead filled with duck feathers. The affected items, nine from the VOV brand and four from G-Cut, were part of the company’s 2024 winter collection. The discrepancy was identified during an internal quality inspection of down-filled products supplied by partner

February 24, 2025

Rookie girl group Hearts2Hearts debuts with 'The Chase'

SEOUL, February 24 (AJP) - Rookie girl group Hearts2Hearts made their debut on Monday with their single "The Chase." The eight-member band became SM Entertainment's first girl group in nearly five years, following the debut of aespa in 2020. Hearts2Hearts is a multinational girl group composed of six South Koreans, one member with dual nationality from South Korea and Canada, and another from Indonesia. The members’ ages range from 14 to 18 years old. During

February 24, 2025

Ukraine alleges North Korea supplying ammunition to Russia

SEOUL, February 24 (AJP) - Ukraine has accused North Korea of supplying a significant portion of the ammunition used by Russian forces on the front lines of the ongoing war. Ukraine’s Defense Intelligence chief Kyrylo Budanov said Sunday at a press conference in Kyiv that “50 percent of the ammunition” used by Russian forces on the front lines comes from North Korea. He further explained that Pyongyang is also providing the Kremlin with large quantities of 170mm

February 24, 2025

Samsung Group begins new round of global recruitment

SEOUL, February 24 (AJP) - Samsung Group has launched a new round of international recruitment for research and development professionals, as global competition for technical talent continues to escalate. The recruitment initiative spans nine Samsung affiliates, including Samsung Electronics, Samsung Display, Samsung SDI, Samsung Electro-Mechanics, Samsung SDS, Samsung Biologics, Samsung Bioepis, and Samsung Heavy Industries. While maintaining its Korean language proficiency requ

February 24, 2025

North Korea warns of 'resolute' response to South Korea-led sanctions monitoring body

SEOUL, February 24 (AJP) - North Korea on Monday vowed to take “resolute” measures against the newly formed South Korean-led body established to oversee U.N. sanctions targeting its nuclear and missile activities. The North’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs released a statement through its state-run news media, the Korean Central News Agency (KCNA), following the group’s commencement of official activities. The Multilateral Sanctions Monitoring Team (MSMT) w

February 24, 2025

CJ's instant cooked rice sales surge on US demand

SEOUL, February 24 (AJP) - South Korean food manufacturer CJ CheilJedang reported record-breaking sales of its instant cooked rice product, reaching 914.6 billion won (US$638.1 million) in 2024, driven by robust growth in the U.S. market. The company's overseas revenue accounted for 24 percent of total sales of instant rice, with North America, predominantly the U.S., contributing 188.4 billion won, or 84 percent of international earnings. The instant rice brand has witnessed

February 24, 2025

PHOTOS: ISU Four Continents Figure Skating Championships 2025

SEOUL, February 24 (AJP) - The International Skating Union’s Four Continents Figure Skating Championships unfolded at Seoul’s Mokdong Ice Rink from Feb. 18 to 23. Here, a look at some of the competition’s most compelling moments.

February 24, 2025

South Korea discusses defense industry collaboration with UAE, Egypt

SEOUL, February 24 (AJP) - South Korea discussed ways to strengthen defense ties with the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Egypt, the Defense Acquisition Program Administration (DAPA) said on Monday. According to the South Korean arms procurement agency, DAPA chief Seok Jong-geon visited the UAE and Egypt from Feb. 17 to 21 to promote defense exports. During his visit to Abu Dhabi, Seok attended IDEX, the largest defense exhibition in the Middle East, where he met with senior def

February 24, 2025