Korea launches first nanosatellite in New Zealand

SEOUL, April 24 (AJU PRESS) - Korea's first ultra-small cluster satellite was launched into orbit in New Zealand, the Ministry of Science and ICT said Wednesday. Dubbed "NEONSAT-1," the nanosatellite lifted off from a spaceport in Mahia around 8:30 a.m. About 50 minutes after launch, the satellite was successfully separated from American aerospace company Rocket Lab's two-stage Electron rocket. The satellite made initial contact with the ground station at the

April 24, 2024

Korea witnesses aging workforce trend in SME labor market

SEOUL, April 22 (AJU PRESS) - Amidst Korea's rapidly aging population and a trend of young individuals steering clear of smaller enterprises, the labor market has seen a rise in the number of older workers in 2023. Data from Statistics Korea revealed on Monday that individuals in their 20s and 30s comprised 30.9 percent of the total small-and-medium-sized enterprise (SME) workforce of 25.3 million. Employees aged 50 and above constituted 47.8 percent of the workforce. The p

April 22, 2024

Mysterious cat deaths spark fear among pet lovers in Korea

SEOUL, April 19 (AJU PRESS) - Pet lovers in Korea have been shocked as nearly 60 cats have died of a mysterious illness since March, which they speculate to be linked to local cat foods. As of Friday, at least 152 cases, including 57 fatalities, have been reported, according to Life, an animal rights activist group. Affected cats showed acute neurological and muscular symptoms, including kidney failure and difficulty standing or moving. Sick cats were found across the country r

April 19, 2024

HD Hyundai signs deal to build 4 warships for Peruvian Navy

SEOUL, April 17 (AJU PRESS) - HD Hyundai Heavy Industries (HHI), the world's largest shipbuilder, has signed a contract with Peru's state-run company to jointly construct four warships for the Peruvian Navy, the Korean company said Wednesday. Under the agreement, HHI will work together with SIMA Peru S.A., a shipbuilder affiliated with the Peruvian Navy, to build a 3,400-ton frigate, a 2,200-ton offshore patrol vessel and two 1,400-ton landing ships. They are scheduled to be

April 17, 2024

HD Hyundai partners with US AI developer to build military unmanned vessels

SEOUL, April 15 (AJU PRESS) - HD Hyundai has forged a partnership with Palantir Technologies, a U.S. artificial intelligence technology company, to jointly develop military unmanned surface vehicles (USVs). The South Korean company said Sunday the two companies have recently signed a memorandum of understanding in Washington to build reconnaissance USVs by 2026 and further cooperate to develop combat USVs in the future. The project involves HD Hyundai integrating an autonomous

April 15, 2024

Families migrating to Seoul surge in 2023 due to high academic fervor

SEOUL, April 15 (AJU PRESS) - The number of South Koreans moving to Seoul for educational purposes reached an all-time high in 2023. Despite the ongoing exodus of people leaving the capital city due to high living and housing costs. Employment is also one of the primary factors for individuals to migrate to Seoul. According to data released by the Korean Statistical Information Service (KOSIS) on Monday, South Koreans who moved to Seoul totaled 1,207,000 last year. State data show

April 15, 2024

Russian envoy stresses mutual interest between S. Korean, Russian youths

SEOUL, April 12 (AJU PRESS) - Russian Ambassador to South Korea Georgy Zinoviev hosted a reception party, Friday, for a group of young South Koreans who participated in the 2024 World Youth Festival (WYF) held in Russia's southwestern federal territory of Sirius in early March. During the reception, the Russian envoy emphasized the significance of mutual interest between South Korean and Russian youths. "The participation of 15 young people from South Korea in the World You

April 12, 2024

HD Hyundai hands over 3,000-ton attack submarine to Navy

SEOUL, April 04 (AJU PRESS) - South Korea's HD Hyundai Heavy Industries (HHI) has delivered a new 3,000-ton class attack submarine to the country's Navy. Named after independence fighter Shin Chae-ho, who resisted Japanese rule during the 1910-45 colonial period, the submarine boasts advanced features. HHI announced the handover on Thursday, highlighting the vessel's capabilities. The diesel-electric submarine incorporates air-independent propulsion technology, allowin

April 4, 2024

Bestselling Korean-NZ author attributes power of K-content to freshness and richness of culture

SEOUL, March 22 (AJU PRESS) -- In 2021, Graci Kim's debut novel "The Last Fallen Star" from her "Gifted Clan" trilogy gained worldwide acclaim for its fusion of Korean mythology and folklores, featuring enchanting characters like the "Gumiho" (nine-tailed fox) and "Dokkaebi" (mischievous goblin). The "Gifted Clan" trilogy follows the journey of an adopted South Korean-American girl delving into the magical realm in search of he

March 22, 2024

S. Korea succeeds in aerial refueling test of first homegrown supersonic fighter jet

SEOUL -- South Korea has succeeded in the aerial refueling test of its first homegrown fighter jet "KF-21." The successful demonstration of mid-air refueling procedure has proved that the "Boramae" jet's original radius of action of 2,900 kilometers (1,800 miles) can be increased by about 50 percent. The KF-21 project started in 2010 in a bid to replace the country's aging fleet of U.S.-made F-4 and F-5 fighters. According to specifications out

March 19, 2024