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  North Korea hails 'successful' test launch of new ICBM SEOUL, November 1 (AJP) - North Korea said Friday it successfully test-fired its new intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) the previous day, praising it as an "ultimate" version of its long-range missiles. The missile, dubbed Hwasong-19, reportedly reached an altitude of 7,688 kilometers, traveling approximately 1,000 kilometers for about 86 minutes before landing in its targeted area in the East Sea, according to Pyongyang's state-run Korean Central News Agency (K November 1, 2024
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  PHOTOS: North Korea releases photos of ICBM firing moments SEOUL, November 01 (AJP) - North Korea announced on Nov. 1 that it has successfully test-fired its latest intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) Hwasong-19 on Oct 31. Its leader Kim Jong-un and his daughter Kim Ju-ae observed the launch. November 1, 2024
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  PHOTOS: Influencers gather for Halloween party in Seoul SEOUL, November 1 (AJP) - About 300 foreign influencers and other partygoers dressed in spooky costumes gathered for a Halloween party in Seoul's hip district of Seongsu-dong on Thursday. The party was hosted by Exprivé, a company with over 5,000 foreign influencers promoting South Korean cosmetics and healthcare-related products. Participants enjoyed the American celebration with a Korean-style community event. Under the slogan "Influence Giving," the proceeds from th November 1, 2024
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  Czech watchdog rejects Westinghouse, EDF appeals over KHNP nuclear deal SEOUL, November 1 (AJP) - The Czech antitrust watchdog has dismissed appeals from U.S.-based Westinghouse Electric Co. and French state-owned utility EDF against Korea Hydro & Nuclear Power (KHNP) being chosen as the preferred bidder for a nuclear power plant project. The Czech Office for the Protection of Competition (UOHS) has been reviewing objections the two failed bidders filed after KHNP was named the preferred bidder in July to build new reactors in the Dukovany nuclear p November 1, 2024
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  OPINION: What a Trump victory would mean for the world SEOUL, November 1 (AJP) - According to the United Nations 2024 is "the biggest election year in human history" with half of the world's population – some 3.7 billion people in 72 countries – able to vote. Yet some elections are more consequential than others which is why the world is watching as the U.S. goes to the polls. The U.S. is the world's largest economy, and the biggest military power. But it also the lynchpin of many international strategic al November 1, 2024
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  VISUALS: HoYoverse gaming festival kicks off at KINTEX SEOUL, October 31 (AJP) - Welcome to HoYoland, a gaming festival featuring Chines game developer HoYoverse's popular titles, opened Wednesday at KINTEX in Goyang, drawing approximately 15,000 visitors on its first day. The four-day event showcases all HoYoverse games including Genshin Impact, Honkai: Star Rail, and Honkai Impact 3rd through interactive booths, mini-games, and stage performances. The festival, running through Nov. 3, offers fans photo zones, merchandise sales, and the October 31, 2024
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  VISUALS: Asia manufacturing industry expo opens at KINTEX SEOUL, October 31 (AJP) - The Asia Machinery & Manufacturing Exhibition (AMXPO) is underway this week at KINTEX in Goyang. The leading manufacturing industry exhibition in Asia opened Wednesday for a four-day featuring 92 companies from 12 countries. October 31, 2024
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  South Korean, U.S. defense chiefs condemn North Korea's troop deployment to Russia SEOUL, October 31 (AJP) - South Korean and U.S. defense ministers on Thursday condemned North Korea's troop dispatch to Russia to aid its war against Ukraine. In their joint statement after the 56th U.S.-South Korea Security Consultative Meeting (SCM) in Washington, D.C., South Korea's Defense Minister Kim Yong-hyun and his U.S. counterpart Lloyd Austin denounced the North's "multiple missile launches, including ballistic missiles, its attempted launches of a space October 31, 2024
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  North Korean troops to Russia will become 'cannon fodder': S. Korea SEOUL, October 31 (AJP) - South Korea's top envoy to the United Nations condemned North Korea's troop deployment to Russia, saying that they will be used as mercenaries with their earnings eventually funneled into the coffers of the North Korean regime. "As legitimate military targets, they will end up as mere cannon fodder, while the wages they are supposed to receive from Russia will end up squarely in Kim Jong-un's pocket," said Ambassador Hwang Joon-kook at October 31, 2024
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  LG's transparent OLED TV named among Time's best inventions for 2024 SEOUL, October 31 (AJP) - LG Electronics' wireless transparent OLED TV and built-in kitchen appliance have been selected for Time magazine's "200 Best Inventions of 2024" list, marking the company's sixth consecutive year of recognition by the publication. The LG SIGNATURE OLED T, featuring a 77-inch transparent display and wireless AV transmission technology except for the power cord, was selected in the consumer electronics category. The device's componen October 31, 2024