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  Samsung Electronics workers begin three-day strike SEOUL, July 8 (AJU PRESS) - The largest labor union at Samsung Electronics began a three-day strike on Monday, demanding higher pay and improved bonus systems. The walkout is led by the National Samsung Electronics Labor Union (NSELU), which represents about 24 percent of Samsung's 125,000 employees. About 5,000 members are expected to join the walkout, the group said, citing a survey of over 8,000 members. The union launched the strike with a rally at 11 a.m. in July 8, 2024
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  Gov't to come up with new measures as doctors' strike persists SEOUL, July 8 (AJU PRESS) - The government is set to come up with new measures for trainee doctors who continue their strike against the government's radical medical reform plans, the Ministry of Health and Welfare said Monday. Health Minister Cho Kyu-hong is expected to announce the government's final decision regarding trainee doctors and how to handle their resignations. In an attempt to resolve the prolonged strike, the ministry lifted all administrative restriction July 8, 2024
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  VISUALS: Teaser clip released for virtual artist Suvi's dance single 'Suncream' SEOUL, July 8 (AJU PRESS) - Studio Meta-K, the agency behind virtual artist Suvi, released a teaser clip for her upcoming debut single "Suncream" on Sunday. The 22-year-old digital human is set to debut on Thursday with the dance song, which tells the story of a mermaid emerging from the sea in search of love, only to discover the joys of summer instead. Mina Myoung, a choreographer known for her work on the dance competition show "Street Woman Fighter 2," oversaw the July 8, 2024
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  Opinion: French say 'non' to Le Pen's National Rally - but messy coalition government looks likely SEOUL, July 8 (AJU PRESS) - Sunday's French elections' results are everything except what predictions had forecast. Only days ago, Marine Le Pen's National Rally party was tipped to win. But this weekend it became the clear loser of these French National Assembly elections. The far right National Rally is coming third, behind Macron's centrist Ensemble coalition in second. And in first place, somewhat against the odds, is the three-week-old left-wing alliance the New July 8, 2024
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  Opinion: What we know about Britain's new prime minister and how he will lead SEOUL, July 8 (AJU PRESS) - All prime ministers bring their own personality and approach to the job. Each has a different style of leadership, which can shape how things work and what gets done. Herbert Asquith famously summed it up when he said being prime minister is all about "what the holder chooses and is able to make of it." When searching for clues as to how Keir Starmer will choose to be Britain's prime minister, there isn't too much to go on. When asked di July 8, 2024
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  PHOTOS: Seoul restricts tourist access to historic hanok village SEOUL, July 05 (AJU PRESS) - In an unprecedented move, Seoul's Jongno District has decided to limit tourist access to the popular Bukchon Hanok Village starting next year, citing concerns over overtourism and residents' quality of life. Starting in March 2025, parts of the picturesque neighborhood in central Seoul, known for its well-preserved traditional Korean houses, or hanok, will be designated as a "special management area" under the Tourism Promotion Act. This deci July 5, 2024
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  Virtual artist Suvi's sporty-themed photos unveiled ahead of next week's debut SEOUL, July 5 (AJU PRESS) - Studio Meta-K, the agency behind virtual artist Suvi, released her photos on Friday, showcasing a sporty theme for her upcoming debut single "Suncream." The four photos unveiled on social media capture the vibrant energy of summer, the Korean tech startup said. The 22-year-old virtual singer is scheduled to debut next Thursday with the dance track. In the song, Suvi tells the tale of a mermaid emerging from the sea in search of love, only to July 5, 2024
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  More Koreans suffer from mental illness, survey reveals SEOUL, July 5 (AJU PRESS) Seven out of every ten Koreans experienced mental illness such as severe stress, insomnia and depression over the past year, a recent survey reveals. The online survey, conducted by the National Center for Mental Health, polled 3,000 people nationwide aged between 15 and 69 and found that some 73.6 percent suffered from such symptoms, showing an increase of nearly 10 percentage points from 63.9 percent in the same survey in 2022. Despite the increase, o July 5, 2024
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  Indian Embassy in Korea holds seminar on defense industry cooperation SEOUL, July 5 (AJU PRESS) - The Embassy of India in Korea has hosted a seminar aimed at promoting defense industry cooperation between the two countries. The India-ROK (Republic of Korea) Defense Industry Cooperation Seminar took place in Seoul on Thursday, in collaboration with the Korea Defense Industry Association (KDIA), the Defense Acquisition Program Administration (DAPA), and the Agency for Defense Development (ADD) from Korea, alongside the Department of Defence Production ( July 5, 2024
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  Expo in Seoul showcases Korea's tourist attractions SEOUL, July 5 (AJU PRESS) - A tourism expo kicked off its three-day run at COEX in Gangnam, southern Seoul on Thursday. Participated by the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism and the Korea Tourism Organization (KTO), the expo aims to attract tourists from both home and overseas, by showcasing major tourist destinations in Korea and promoting various tour services. With participation from over 120 government agencies, tour operators, and other related companies, the July 5, 2024