North Korea attends Russian forum, fueling prospects of energy cooperation amid closer ties SEOUL, October 14 (AJP) - North Korea has sent delegates to a forum in Russia, raising speculation about possible talks to secure energy supplies from Moscow to help ease its chronic power shortages. The state-run Korean Central News Agency reported on Tuesday that a delegation led by Minister of Electric Power Industry Kim Yu-il left Pyongyang to attend the 8th Russian Energy Week International Forum this week. This marks North Korea's second attendance at the forum s October 14, 2025

KOSPI and TAIEX higher on chip rally, other markets mixed SEOUL, October 14 (AJP) - South Korean shares stayed resilient on Tuesday morning despite renewed U.S.-China tensions led by chip winners, while most other Asian markets traded mixed. The benchmark Kospi held on to a gain of around 1 percent after hitting a new all-time high of 3,637.45, buoyed by Samsung Electronics' record-breaking third-quarter earnings guidance. The Kosdaq added 0.3 percent to 863.33. In Japan, the Nikkei 225 dropped 1.4 percent to 47,431.83 on concerns October 14, 2025

South Korean firm unveils first images from UAE-built radar satellite SEOUL, October 14 (AJP) - South Korea’s Satrec Initiative on Tuesday released the first images captured by Etihad-SAT, a synthetic aperture radar satellite developed in partnership with the Mohammed Bin Rashid Space Centre (MBRSC) of the United Arab Emirates. The satellite, which operates on X-band electromagnetic waves, is capable of producing high-resolution images of Earth regardless of weather or lighting conditions — a key advantage of radar-based observation sy October 14, 2025

Everland amusement park draws visitors with K-pop-themed fireworks show SEOUL, October 14 (AJP) - The soundtrack of Netflix's hit South Korean anime "KPop Demon Hunters" filled the air as “golden” fireworks lit up the sky over amusement park Everland in Yongin, Gyeonggi Province. The fireworks show features hit songs from the anime in a nighttime concert-style spectacular that blends music, lighting, and special effects. A massive 24-meter by 11-meter LED screen and immersive sound system bring iconic moments from the film October 14, 2025

Soundtrack from Netflix's K-pop anime slips to No. 2 on Billboard 200 albums chart SEOUL, October 14 (AJP) - The soundtrack of Netflix's hit South Korean anime "KPop Demon Hunters" slipped one spot from the top on the U.S. Billboard 200 albums chart this week. According to the U.S. music chart on Monday, the soundtrack was overtaken by American singer-songwriter Taylor Swift's new album, ending its streak at the top for the 10th consecutive week after spending several weeks in the top five. Billboard said Swift topped the ch October 14, 2025

KEPCO strengthens ties with Vietnam in nuclear energy push SEOUL, October 14 (AJP) - South Korea’s state-run Korea Electric Power Corporation, or KEPCO, is deepening its partnership with Vietnam’s National Power Corporation (PVN) as part of an effort to secure future nuclear power projects in the Southeast Asian nation. KEPCO said Monday that it held a joint workshop with PVN in Hanoi on Sept. 30 to discuss training and workforce development for Vietnam’s planned nuclear energy expansion. The meeting followed a memor October 14, 2025

OPINION: Korean rice could find second life — in a glass SEOUL, October 14 (AJP) - For generations, rice has been more than just food for Koreans — it has been the foundation of daily life and the symbol of a shared table. But that symbol is fading. In the 1970s, the average Korean ate more than 130 kilograms of rice each year. By 2024, that number had fallen to just 55.8 kilograms. As bread, noodles and ready-to-eat meals became more convenient, rice quietly lost its central place in the national diet. The decline is October 14, 2025

Trump to meet Xi at APEC despite trade disputes, US official says SEOUL, October 14 (AJP) - U.S. President Donald Trump is expected to hold talks with Chinese President Xi Jinping in South Korea later this month, a senior U.S. trade official said. In an interview with Fox Business on Monday, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said the two leaders will meet on the sidelines of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) summit, which is scheduled to take place in the southeastern city of Gyeongju from Oct. 31 to Nov. 1. "I believe that meeti October 14, 2025

INTERVIEW: Samyang's food research chief leads push for healthier kind of sweetness SEOUL, October 14 (AJP) - As South Korean consumers increasingly seek healthier diets, the nation’s food industry is rapidly moving toward low-sugar and zero-sugar products. Among the companies leading this shift is Samyang, which has emerged as a major player in the market for allulose, a natural, low-calorie sweetener. Samyang began producing allulose in 2016, becoming one of the first Korean firms to enter the zero-calorie sweetener market. The ingredient offers abou October 14, 2025

Samsung Elec estimates best-ever revenue and 3-year high OP for Q3 SEOUL, October 14 (AJP) - Samsung Electronics signaled a strong comeback in the latter half of the year, well beating market expectations with an estimated three-year high operating profit of 12.1 trillion won ($9.1 billion) and record-breaking revenue, fully riding on the chip boom driven by artificial-intelligence engines. Revenue reached a historic quarterly high of 86 trillion won in the three months ended September, up 15 percent from 74.6 trillion won in the previous quart October 14, 2025