S. Korea to observe first North Korean Defectors' Day

SEOUL, July 12 (AJU PRESS) - South Korea will observe the first national day for North Korean defectors on Sunday. The government designated July 14 as North Korean Defectors' Day earlier this year as part of efforts to assist North Korean refugees in adapting to their new life in the South. The initiative aims to raise awareness about the challenges many defectors face and to provide support for their resettlement. Various week-long events, film screenings, and c

July 12, 2024

S. Korea, US reaffirm commitment to deterring N. Korea's nuclear threat

SEOUL, July 12 (AJU PRESS) - South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol and his U.S. counterpart Joe Biden reaffirmed mutual security cooperation in deterring North Korea's nuclear threat during biliteral talks on the sidelines of the NATO summit in Washington D.C. on Thursday. After the talks, the two leaders signed a set of guidelines for nuclear deterrence and nuclear operations that stipulate that the U.S. will provide a "nuclear umbrella" over the Korean Peninsula, ensu

July 12, 2024

Must-try Korean dishes picked to boost tourism

SEOUL, July 11 (AJU PRESS) - About 30 must-try local dishes and specialties were selected to promote the flavor and health benefits of Korean cuisine, the Ministry of Culture, Sports, and Tourism said Thursday. As part of its efforts to attract more tourists in collaboration with the Korea Tourism Organization, the ministry deliberatively chose local staples and seasonal specialties, each with its own origins and related stories. "By introducing diverse culinary opti

July 11, 2024

Yoon, Kishida voice concerns over N. Korea-Russia military ties at NATO summit

SEOUL, July 11 (AJU PRESS) - South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol met with Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida on the sidelines of the NATO summit in Washington on Wednesday (local time) to discuss North Korea's growing military ties with Russia. Korea was invited to the summit as one of four Indo Pacific partners, dubbed IP4, along with Australia, Japan and New Zealand. Yoon's meeting with Kishida came about a month after Russian President Vladimir Putin visited Pyongy

July 11, 2024

Elderly drivers not more prone to sudden acceleration incidents, study reveals

SEOUL, July 10 (AJU PRESS) - Contrary to common belief, aged drivers are not more prone to unintended acceleration, also known as sudden unexpected acceleration (SUA), according to a new report. The report, submitted Wednesday by the main opposition Democratic Party’s lawmaker Ahn Tae-joon, analyzed car accidents between 2014 and June this year based on data from the Korea Transport Safety. It revealed there were 456 accidents suspected to involve SUA, and among them, drivers&

July 11, 2024

Turkish delegation seeks business partnership opportunities at biotech conference in Seoul

SEOUL, July 10 (AJU PRESS) - A Turkish delegation, including Vice Minister of Türkiye's Ministry of Industry and Technology Çetin Ali Dönmez, attended Bioplus Interphex Korea 2024, a three-day biotechnology conference and exhibition that was kicked off in southern Seoul on Wednesday. The delegation, comprised of the vice minister and representatives from four biotechnology firms, aimed to explore business opportunities, foster collaborations with Korean counte

July 10, 2024

Four dead, one missing as heavy rains swept central Korea

SEOUL, July 10 (AJU PRESS) - Heavy rains swept through central and southwestern Korea on Wednesday, leaving four people dead and one person missing, officials said. The storms caused widespread flooding and infrastructure damage, with some areas receiving over 110 millimeters of rain per hour. The Central Disaster and Safety Countermeasures Headquarters reported that as of 11 a.m., four fatalities were confirmed in the central Chungcheong provinces and the southeastern city of Da

July 10, 2024

Yoon set for slew of bilateral talks on sidelines of NATO summit

SEOUL, July 10 (AJU PRESS) - President Yoon Suk Yeol is set to hold bilateral talks with heads of state from at least 10 countries on the sidelines of the NATO summit in Washington this week. Yoon was invited to the summit for the third consecutive year as Korea was included as one of four Indo Pacific partners, dubbed IP4, along with Australia, Japan and New Zealand. According to the presidential office on Tuesday, Yoon was initially planned to hold biliteral meetings with the l

July 10, 2024

Korea mulls procuring military drones from Poland

SEOUL, July 9 (AJU PRESS) - Korea will send a delegation to Poland this weekend, ahead of the possible procurement of Warsaw's military drones, the Ministry of National Defense said on Monday. "We are reviewing various measures to enhance our drone capabilities, including buying weapons from abroad," the ministry said. "Polish drones are being used in actual combat, so we want to assess their suitability for our military operations." Warmate, a long-range

July 9, 2024

Rare exhibition in Seoul unveils hidden paintings from Korea-Russia diplomatic history

SEOUL, July 9 (AJU PRESS) - A handful of historical paintings illuminating the early years of diplomatic relations between Korea and Russia is currently on display at an exhibition in central Seoul. Hosted by the Russian Embassy to Korea in cooperation with Pushkin House's cultural center in Seoul, the exhibition runs until the end of August, commemorating the 140th anniversary of the signing of the first diplomatic treaty between the two countries. A total of four pain

July 9, 2024