Rt. Hon. Dame Jacinda Ardern , former New Zealand Prime Minister, recognized as Champion for Global Change NEW YORK , Nov. 22, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The United Nations Foundation's We the Peoples Global Leadership Awards were announced today in New York City , recognizing seven extraordinary honorees who have achieved outsized impact on the world stage. The 2024 honorees are: Rt. Hon....

SYDNEY , Nov. 22, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Sungrow, the global leading PV inverter and energy storage system provider, has announced the signing of major distribution agreements with Raystech Group and Solar Juice Group. Under these agreements, Raystech Group (1GWh) and Solar Juice Group (700MWh) will distribute a combined total of 1.7 GWh of Sungrow's C&I energy storage systems over the next thre...

A recent state-conducted health survey revealed a significant drop in smoking and alcohol consumption among South Korean teenagers over the past 20 years, but other negative trends in mental health and dietary habits are emerging. The Ministry of Education and Korea Disease Control and Prevention Agency revealed Friday that the “current smoking rate,” -- measuring students who smoked at least on...

Turning South Korean cities into a barrier free, mobility-friendly tourist destination will be one of the major objectives of Korea Tourism Organization next year. According to the KTO, the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism and the travel organization will be accepting applications from metropolitan cities and local governments that are aimed to improve convenience for tourists, starting f...

Japan's trendsetting duo Yoasobi will feature local special guests at their upcoming year-end concert in Korea. The Korea act of Yoasobi Asia Tour "Cho-Genjitsu," meaning surrealism in Japanese, set to take place on Dec. 7-8 at Inspire Arena in Jung-gu, Incheon, will feature performances by sibling duo AKMU and girl group NewJeans as guest artists. NewJeans will perform on Dec. 7, while AKMU wil...

From Friday to Christmas Day, Legoland Korea Resort -- a theme park in Chuncheon, Gangwon Province -- will be holding its seasonal winter festival, “Merry Brickmas.” The event features musical performances, lighting ceremonies for a 9-meter Lego Christmas tree, special quests for visitors, and the new Holiday Snow Play and Bricktopia Lounge attractions. Musical shows featuring Legoland mascots M...

The presidential office on Friday signaled it would consider a supplementary budget with President Yoon Suk Yeol addressing the issue of social polarization as the policy priority its administration should tackle. A senior official of the presidential office said that it "will not rule out the possibilities of the proactive fiscal intervention including the allocation of an extra budget," adding...

Hyundai Motor Group’s subsidiary Kia showcased the EV9 GT, the high-performance version of its large electric sport utility vehicle, at the Los Angeles Auto Show on Thursday. “The EV9 GT boasts the charm of the three-row EV9 and adds driving excitement for car enthusiasts,” stated Steven Center, chief operating officer and executive vice president of Kia America. Since its debut last year, the K...

South Korean biosimilar giant Celltrion announced Friday that its biosimilars, Stoboclo and Osenvelt, have been approved by the Ministry of Food and Drug Safety. The two biosimilars, referencing Amgen’s Prolia and Xgeva, respectively, are the first denosumab biosimilars to be approved in Korea. Prolia is used to treat osteoporosis in postmenopausal women and increase bone density in men, while ...

An electric vehicle without a driver at the wheel crashed into a restaurant building in Gangnam, Seoul, injuring four pedestrians, police said Friday. The incident occurred at around 5:17 p.m. on Thursday, leaving pedestrians with minor injuries. According to authorities, the vehicle, a Mercedes-Benz electric car, was parked when the accident happened. The car owner, a woman in her 30s, was sea...

LG Innotek said Friday it would invest 375.9 billion won ($268.3 million) in a facility in Vietnam to respond to new models in the optical solutions business and enhance its competitiveness. The investment period will extend until Dec. 31. of the following year. The new investment is part of the company’s previously announced plan to invest 1.3 trillion won in expanding its production subsidiar...

President Yoon Suk Yeol's job approval rating has remained unchanged for two straight months, despite Yoon's handling of foreign affairs during his trip to the South American countries and the conviction of the opposition leader for election law offenses the previous week. According to Gallup Korea's weekly poll result of 1,001 respondents released Friday, Yoon's popularity came to 20 percent. H...

Cho has earned global acclaim for his profound connection to French repertoire. During his studies at the Paris Conservatory, he delved deeply into Ravel's intricate compositions, honing his ability to balance orchestral textures and nuanced details. Critics have praised his mastery of Ravel’s challenging works. For the concerto album, Cho partnered with the Boston Symphony Orchestra, known for ...

The Joint Chiefs of Staff is set to launch a new unit tasked with bolstering readiness in the domains of space, cyber and electronic warfare, officials said Friday, amid South Korea's push to better prepare for future warfare. In a legislative notice, the defense ministry said the plan is aimed at better responding to changes in the security environment, such as the development of high-tech scie...

SINGAPORE , Nov. 22, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- More Asian travelers are eyeing a U.S. trip for Thanksgiving this year. Digital travel platform Agoda reports a 15% Year-on-Year increase in accommodation searches for the United States by travelers from Asian markets this Thanksgiving. The increase in searches suggests a growing enthusiasm among Asian travelers to experience the Thanksgiving holiday...