The secretary general of South Korea's presidential advisory body on unification said Tuesday that North Korea would not engage in dialogue with the US as long as it is being paid by Russia for its troop deployment and other forms of military cooperation. Tae Yong-ho, the secretary general of the Peaceful Unification Advisory Council, made the remarks amid expectations that US President-elect Donald Trump could revive his personal diplomacy with North Korean leader Kim Jong-un after he ta

Politics Nov. 13, 2024

SAN JOSE, Calif., Nov. 13, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Over 65,000 children have engaged in personalized one-on-one online learning sessions, illustrating the swift adoption of innovative tutoring platforms like ClassUp.com in the EdTech industry. In just one year, this AI Education Startup has garnered significant traction, highlighting the demand for new educational models in today's market. ClassUp bridges educational gaps with AI-Powered tutoring in a post-pandemic era Distrust in T

PR Newswire Nov. 13, 2024

ISTANBUL, Nov. 11, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- ZTE Corporation (0763.HK / 000063.SZ), a global leading provider of integrated information and communication technology solutions, has debuted the industry's first AI-powered full-stack FWA solution, the ZTE Nebula AI FWA Solution. Guided by its upgraded product philosophy, AI-powered GIS 2.0, this solution was introduced at its first-ever ZTE Devices User Congress focused on FWA & MBB. This event, themed "Better 5G, Better AI", gathered

PR Newswire Nov. 12, 2024

진행자: 최정윤, Chelsea Proctor Child rapist’s relocation sparks controversy, fear 기사 요약: 조두순이 새롭게 이사한 집 5분 거리에 초등학교가 있다는 사실 밝혀지면서 주민들의 불안이 고조되고 있어 ,경찰은 인군 순찰 강화로 불안 잠재우려하지만 효과 미비하다는 반응 커 [1] Cho Doo-soon, notorious for one of the most shocking crimes in South Korean history, has once again sparked public outrage and concern after his recent move to a new residence. notorious: 악명 높은 outrage: 격분, 분노 [2] Cho, who was released from prison in December 2020 after serving 12 years for raping an 8-yea

Podcast Nov. 9, 2024

US prosecutors announced charges on Friday in an alleged Iranian plot to assassinate former president Donald Trump and a prominent dissident Iranian-American journalist. The foiled assassination plot on Trump was allegedly directed by Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps to avenge the death of Iranian general Qassem Soleimani, who was killed in 2020 in a US strike ordered by then-president Trump, the Justice Department said. Farhad Shakeri, 51, an Afghan national who is believed to be i

World News Nov. 9, 2024

South Korean pistol shooter Kim Ye-ji, who won a silver medal at the Summer Olympics, announced she will be taking a break from competitive shooting to focus on her family, a decision reportedly affected by a surge of criticisms online after achieving stardom following the Paris Games. Kim’s agency Plfil said Wednesday that Kim had terminated her contract early with her team, Imsil County Office, as there are no upcoming competitions for the remainder of the year. “I would like to br

More Sports Nov. 8, 2024

A woman accused of causing her newborn's death and then hiding the baby's body was sentenced to a four-year prison term by a local court, officials said Thursday. Daejeon District Court on Oct. 26 found the defendant guilty of violating Article 4 of the Act on Special Cases Concerning the Punishment of Child Abuse Crimes, death resulting from child abuse. The defendant in her 30s was held responsible for the death of her child, who died a week after being born in September 2019. The de

Social Affairs Nov. 8, 2024

DoubleTree by Hilton Seoul Pangyo offers child-friendly package DoubleTree by Hilton Seoul Pangyo, located in Seongnam, Gyeonggi Province, is collaborating with the makers of the hit animated series “Catch! Teenieping.” The “Teenieping Adventure” package offers a one-night stay with breakfast at the hotel restaurant, Demeter, for three guests, along with an animated character-themed camera set and access to a photo booth, hotel swimming pool and fitness center. Children w

Culture Nov. 8, 2024

SHANGHAI, Nov. 7, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- On November 5, the seventh China International Import Expo (CIIE) opened with Pigeon, a leader in maternal and infant products, celebrating its 70-year commitment to mother and baby care under the theme "The Science of Love Verified". The company showcased advancements in baby feeding technology and care solutions to support the growth of China's maternal and infant care industry. This year, Pigeon introduced the Chinese market to

PR Newswire Nov. 7, 2024

President Yoon Suk Yeol is one of South Korea's first heads of state who is struggling to reverse a downward trend in his approval rating before his five-year term has even reached the halfway point. Yoon's approval ratings fell to its lowest ever point last week, as controversies surrounding him and his wife grew. Calls for first lady Kim Keon Hee to apologize over various scandals continued in the National Assembly despite the prosecution's recent decision not to charge her for

Politics Nov. 6, 2024

Andy Kim, 42, a three-term Congress representative from New Jersey, has won the US Senate race, becoming the first Korean American elected to the Senate. Kim, a Democrat, defeated Republican Curtis Bashaw, securing 53 percent of the vote to Bashaw’s 44.7 percent, with 87 percent of ballots counted as of 3 p.m., according to AP. This Senate seat opened in August when former Senator Bob Menendez resigned after being convicted on charges of bribery and acting as an agent of the Egyptian gover

Politics Nov. 6, 2024

Judicial and police officers will keep a close eye on notorious child rapist Cho Doo-soon's new home from literally across the street, as the city government of Ansan, Gyeonggi Province, said Wednesday that it had rented a unit near his residence. Cho, who was released four years ago after serving 12 years in prison for raping an 8-year-old girl, relocated to a multiunit home in Wa-dong, Danwon-gu in the same city last month. This sparked concerns over child safety in the area, despite the

Social Affairs Nov. 6, 2024

The Seoul Metropolitan Government and the Ministry of Employment and Labor stated on Tuesday that it wants to expand its current foreign caregivers pilot program -- now a little over two months in -- to include more caregivers from Southeast Asian countries other than the Philippines. Since September, the Seoul Metropolitan Government has been running a six-month foreign caregiver pilot program with the Labor Ministry, with an aim to provide selected households based in Seoul with affordable chi

Social Affairs Nov. 5, 2024

Nearly a third of young people in South Korea do not think financial or residential independence from their parents is necessary after they reach adulthood, a recent survey showed. The state-run Korea Institute for Health and Social Affairs on Monday revealed the results of its survey on Koreans aged 19-34, on young Koreans' perceptions of adulthood, independence and the meaning of family. Some 30.2 percent of respondents said moving out of one's parents' home is not necessary,

Social Affairs Nov. 5, 2024

A teacher who was accused on charges of child abuse for scolding and pulling a student’s arm has been ruled not guilty, the court announced Monday. South Korea’s Supreme Court overturned a lower court’s ruling that had imposed a fine of 1 million won ($730) on the teacher, identified only by the surname Choi, for child abuse charges and sent the case back to the Uijeongbu District Court for review. The incident occurred on March 14, 2019, when the teacher allegedly shouted at a

Social Affairs Nov. 4, 2024

The court will review an arrest warrant for a woman who rammed into seven cars and drove the wrong way along a boulevard near Gangnam Station in southern Seoul. The review will be held in Seoul Central District Court at 3:30 p.m. Monday, after police requested the warrant the previous day. The woman in her 20s was caught driving without a license after causing an accident on the street near Exit No. 12 of Gangnam Station at 1:39 p.m. on Saturday, according to local media. She was reportedly pull

Social Affairs Nov. 4, 2024

Hana Financial Group said Sunday that it has launched the 100th child care center in Bonghwa-gun, North Gyeongsang Province, as part of its 150 billion won ($108.6 billion) project aiming at addressing the nation’s chronically low birth rate. The Korean financial giant launched the project in 2018, with the aim of establishing a total of 100 child care centers nationwide in collaboration with provincial governments. "I am very pleased with this achievement after six years of efforts t

Industry Nov. 3, 2024

Korean automaker Kia said Thursday that it has donated a 2025 Carnival, the automaker's latest edition of its signature nine-seat minivan, to the parents of quintuplets in Dongducheon, Gyeonggi Province. The quintuplets -- two girls and three boys -- were born Sept. 20. The automaker also donated 30 million won ($21,800) to the city of Dongducheon to support households with more than one child, as the country struggles with a low birth rate. (Hyundai Motor Group)

Mobility Oct. 31, 2024

EXCLUSIVE PRE-SALE TICKET OPPORTUNITY 5-7 NOVEMBER 2024 TICKETS OPEN TO GENERAL PUBLIC STARTING 8 NOVEMBER 2024 SINGAPORE, Oct. 30, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Warner Bros. Discovery Global Experiences and NEON, officially announced 22 November as the Opening date for the Asia premiere of Harry Potter: Visions of Magic. This interactive art experience has captivated audiences across Europe, and now, it is coming to Resorts World Sentosa (RWS) in Singapore. Opening Date: Harry Potter: Visions of

PR Newswire Oct. 30, 2024

HO CHI MINH CITY, Vietnam, Oct. 30, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Vantage Foundation launched an inspiring initiative in Vietnam, delivering much-needed support and joy to students in remote communities. This new program, which reached several schools in rural Vietnam, reflects the foundation's dedication to fostering brighter futures by supporting children through meaningful contributions.  Vantage Foundation Inspires Hope and Lights Up Lives in Rural Vietnam Through this initiativ

PR Newswire Oct. 30, 2024