SEOUL, August 24 (AJP) - Dear President Trump, I hope you will allow me to use the American-style "you" in this letter. There is a saying that comes to mind when I think of your effort to build a new world out of chaos. Willy Brandt, the German chancellor who pioneered East-West d

(This opinion article was contributed by Per Stenius, the founder and CEO of Finnish management consulting firm Reddal.) SEOUL, August 9 (AJP) - With the recent tariff deal with the United States reducing the duty burden on South Korean exports to 15% from the initially envisioned 25%, President Lee Jae Myung celebrated the agreement as overcoming “a significant hurdle.” Various voices from the Bank of Korea to local analysts also praised the deal for reducing uncertaint

(This opinion article was contributed by Joe Kim, Senior Manager, Data Center Division, Cushman & Wakefield Korea) SEOUL, August 08 (AJP) - Achieving both operational efficiency and sustainability is becoming an increasingly critical challenge across the real estate sector. Data centers are no exception. Given their immense energy demands and dependence on stable power supply, the need for sustainable innovation is more urgent than ever. According to the International Energy

SEOUL, July 23 (AJP) - China has just announced that it will commemorate the 80th anniversary of the victory in the Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War. On the morning of Sept. 3, Chinese President Xi Jinping will address a grand gathering held that day to mark the anniversary. The commemoration events serve as a solemn tribute to the Chinese people's arduous and heroic resistance against Japanese militarist aggr

SEOUL, July 21 (AJP) - For students looking to study abroad, particularly in the United States, the current climate is fraught with uncertainty. With concerns around global conflicts and sharp political changes, as well as the impact of COVID-19 still fresh in our memory, a growing number of students are shifting perceptions about traditional destinations for university overseas. Students are also considering more diverse options. In my capacity as Director of University and Caree

SEOUL, May 19 (AJP) - The International Conference on Glacier Preservation is scheduled to take place in Dushanbe from May 29 to 31 in accordance with the United Nations General Assembly Resolution declaring 2025 as the International Year of Glacier Preservation. The aim of this international conference is to raise global awareness about the crucial importance of glaciers and to prevent their accelerated melting. It seeks to promote international cooperation and joint actions, sci

SEOUL, April 15 (AJP) - With the country facing an unexpected presidential election on June 3, after several months of political turmoil, we need to ask ourselves what we want of the next national leader and what qualities he needs to possess. There are three aspects to this question and, while voters may place their emphasis on one rather than on the other two, all three are important. The first concerns the ability of the leader to command respect on the Korean political stage

BEIJING, March 25 (AJP) - Over the past months, China's AI model DeepSeek has gained global attention, reigniting discussions on inclusive AI development and improving access to AI services. As the wave of AI accelerates, bridging the global AI divide demands governance solutions, collaborative responses to challenges, and inclusive progress. Every technological revolution brings both guiding stars and hidden reefs. "In our days, everything seems pregnant with its contrar

SEOUL, February 28 (AJP) - If President Yoon Suk-yeol’s impeachment is upheld by the Constitutional Court next month and if Lee Jae-myung or another Democratic Party candidate wins the election to replace him, media will predictably report that Korea’s leadership has changed from right to left. Some might modify these words a little and say we have moved from the center-right to the far-left. Or, they might say we have gone from the far-right to the center-left. Bu