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  OPINION: South Korea's 260,000 GPUs and vision for AI hub As artificial intelligence becomes the engine of global competition, nations are racing to secure not only the technology but also the computing power that makes it possible. South Korea’s recent partnership with NVIDIA — acquiring 260,000 of the latest AI graphics processing units — is more than a technical upgrade. It is a statement of intent that the country aims to be a serious player in the new digital order. The deal has quadrupled South Korea's na November 11, 2025
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  OPINION: C5+1 Summit — A New Chapter for Central Asia's Growth and Partnership SEOUL, November 07 (AJP) - On November 6, 2025, the C5+1 Summit between the United States and the five Central Asian nations convened in Washington, D.C., marking the 10th anniversary of the framework’s launch and opening a new chapter for regional cooperation. Currently, six major global partners — the United States, Japan, the European Unio November 7, 2025
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  OPINION: Investing in innovation is South Korea's best defense SEOUL, November 07 (AJP) - Last week, the world’s attention turned to Gyeongju, where U.S. President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping met on the sidelines of the APEC summit. The two leaders agreed to ease trade and resource tensions, offering a glimmer of hope for the global economy. Yet the thorniest issues — Taiwan, security, and the future of global supply chains — remain unresolved. Their meeting, the first since the 2019 G20 summit in Osak November 7, 2025
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  OPINION: Greece and Korea: A living dialogue between civilizations SEOUL, November 04 (AJP) - Throughout history, countless thinkers and philosophers have drawn inspiration from ancient Greece. Among them, Johann Wolfgang von Goethe (1749–1832) held a lifelong admiration for Greek civilization, seeing in its art, philosophy, and culture the supreme ideals of beauty, harmony, and humanity. He once proclaimed, “Become like the Greeks! They lived divinely.” Ins November 4, 2025
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  OPINION: Trump's 'beautiful' tariffs and waning trust in US power SEOUL, November 04 (AJP) - U.S. President Donald Trump calls tariffs the “most beautiful word.” True to that conviction, he has wielded them like a hammer — striking friends and foes alike, unsettling global markets, and testing the limits of American diplomacy. He claims these hard-edged tactics have brought results: smoother negotiations with South Korea and Japan, a temporary truce with China, and what he boasts are eight global conflicts “resolved&rdq November 4, 2025
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  OPINION: As technology advances, can wisdom keep up? SEOUL, November 03 (AJP) - Human history can be read as the story of technology — a long march from the roar of engines to the quiet hum of algorithms. Each invention begins as a spark of imagination, becomes the engine of industry, and ultimately reshapes the fabric of civilization. From steam to silicon to synthetic intelligence, this evolution has not only transformed economies but also the meaning of being human. The progression of technology tends to follow three d November 3, 2025
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  OPINION: Why K-food must become trusted global brand SEOUL, October 31 (AJP) - Korean food has become a fixture on dining tables around the world. In New York, restaurants serve gochujang-marinated steak. In Paris, supermarkets feature kimchi sections. Across Southeast Asia, spicy instant noodles have achieved near–pop culture status. Even in the United States, retailers like Costco and Walmart now boast bustling K-food aisles. What began as a culinary curiosity has evolved into a living cultural experience — one that October 31, 2025
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  OPINION: China's rare earth leverage tests America — and its allies SEOUL, October 31 (AJP) - At the APEC summit in Gyeongju, the summit between the leaders of the United States and China drew intense global scrutiny. After months of escalating trade friction, the world watched as Washington and Beijing sought a breakthrough. No major trade deal emerged. Still, the two sides agreed to a temporary pause in their hostilities: China postponed its planned export restrictions on rare earth elements, announced on Oct. 9, while the United States suspende October 31, 2025
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  OPINION: Embracing 'creative destruction' in South Korea's shipping industry SEOUL, October 30 (AJP) - This year’s Nobel Prize in Economics celebrated the power of innovation and sustainable growth through the lens of “creative destruction.” Co-recipient Prof. Peter Howitt underscored the need for a competitive environment that enables market leaders to keep innovating — a concept rooted in Joseph Schumpeter’s classic theory that progress is driven as much by destruction as by creation. That message resonates deeply with Sou October 30, 2025
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  [OPINION] Multilateral cooperation powers Asia-Pacific growth as openness, innovation shape future SEOUL, October 29 (AJP) - At the Gyeongju Hwabaek International Convention Center in South Korea, representatives from the 21 member economies of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) will soon gather to chart a new blueprint for shared growth. As a responsible major country and an active participant, contributor and leader in Asia-Pacific cooperation, China calls for openness and inc October 29, 2025