Trump rolls out red carpet for Xi as U.S.-China trade truce extended SEOUL, September 24 (AJP) -U.S. President Donald Trump rolled out a rare red-carpet welcome for Chinese President Xi Jinping on Wednesday as Beijing reciprocated with conciliatory language and the two sides extended their trade truce by two months, setting a cordial opening to a three-day state visit carrying a crowded agenda from trade and artificial intelligence to Taiwan and Iran. Trump and first lady Melania Trump flew by Marine One to Joint Base Andrews outside Washington t September 24, 2026

Lee, Trump push investment, shipbuilding ties in New York summit SEOUL, September 24 (AJP) -South Korean President Lee Jae Myung and U.S. President Donald Trump agreed to deepen cooperation on strategic investment, shipbuilding and key security issues including nuclear-powered submarine fuel and wartime operational control during an impromptu meeting in New York, according to Cheong Wa Dae. The two leaders met for about 30 minutes from 7:20 p.m. Tuesday on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly, welcoming what they described as si September 24, 2026

Chuseok travel rush begins as holiday nears Homebound passengers wait for their train at Seoul Station ahead of the Chuseok holiday, September 23, 2026. September 23, 2026

Chuseok travel rush begins as holiday nears Homebound passengers board a train at Seoul Station ahead of the Chuseok holiday, September 23, 2026. September 23, 2026

Chuseok travel rush begins as holiday nears Seoul Station's waiting hall is crowded with homebound passengers ahead of the Chuseok holiday, September 23, 2026. September 23, 2026

AI giants go straight to memory makers SEOUL, September 23 (AJP) - The artificial intelligence boom is beginning to reshape not only how memory chips are used, but who buys them. OpenAI and Anthropic are expected to begin purchasing memory directly from manufacturers in 2027 as leading AI developers take greater control over the chips and data centers that power their models, according to an industry report. The shift could create a new class of direct customers for Samsung Electronics and SK hynix, which have tradi September 23, 2026

Wiseplanet jumps nearly fourfold on KOSDAQ debut SEOUL, September 23 (AJP) - South Korean consumer brand company Wiseplanet Company surged more than 270 percent on its first day of trading on the KOSDAQ Wednesday, after strong demand from institutional and retail investors ahead of its listing. Shares traded at 45,150 won ($33.2) as of 4:55 p.m., up 276.25 percent from the initial public offering price of 12,000 won. The stock opened at 42,750 won and rose as high as 48,000 won during the session before paring some gains. Wisep September 23, 2026

Family holiday Chuseok takes on a different meaning as Korea ages SEOUL, September 23 (AJP) — Growing old is becoming increasingly synonymous with growing solo in South Korea. People in their 60s now make up the largest share of the country's one-person households, as rapid aging and changes in marriage and family life reshape the profile of those living alone. For Kim H.S., a restaurant owner in his 50s in Seoul's Apgujeong district, this year's Chuseok will be spent with his dog. "Christmas has Kevin. Chuseok has Don September 23, 2026

Chuseok travelers hit roads early as shorter holiday brings heavy traffic SEOUL, September 23 (AJP) - Traffic congestion began building up on major expressways across the country as many people already headed to their ancestral hometowns ahead of the long holiday weekend for Chuseok or Korean Thanksgiving, the Korea Expressway Corp. said on Wednesday. With some 6.13 million vehicles expected to hit the roads just days ahead of Chuseok, which falls on Friday, the expressway operator estimated that it will take at most seven hours and 30 minutes from Seoul September 23, 2026

What's in a face? In Korea, seemingly a lot SEOUL, September 23 (AJP) -A gifted physiognomist played by Song Kang-ho sits at the center of the 2013 Korean film The Face Reader, able to divine a person's character and destiny simply by looking at a face. His gift eventually draws him into a struggle over the Joseon throne. After studying the face of Prince Suyang, he sees the makings of a ruthless usurper. His judgment proves accurate. But knowing what is coming does not mean he can stop it. Despite his efforts to prote September 23, 2026