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[Editorial] No simple mistake

EditorialMar 8, 2022

A record number of South Korean voters cast their ballots during the two-day early voting period, demonstrating their strong will to have their say on who the next leader of the country will be. But a slew of disputes, including allegations of electoral fraud, broke out due largely to the election watchdog’s apparent failure to prepare for COVID-19 patients and poor management at the polling stat...
VENTURE GLOBAL LNG EXPANDS LNG PARTNERSHIP WITH SHELL

PR NewswireMar 8, 2022

ARLINGTON, Va. , March 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Venture Global LNG announced the execution of a new long-term 20-year Sales and Purchase Agreement (SPA) with Shell NA LNG LLC (Shell) for the supply of 2 million tonnes per annum (MTPA) of LNG from Venture Global's Plaquemines LNG export facility. This new deal builds on Shell's existing contract for 2 MTPA from the Calcasieu Pass LNG expo...
EU delegation to hold talk concert on International Women’s Day

Diplomatic CircuitMar 7, 2022

The European Union delegation in Korea will hold “Coffee with Europe,” to advocate for women’s rights and gender equality on International Women’s Day on Tuesday online. Under the theme of “Break the bias,” the concert will be joined by EU ambassador to Korea Maria Castillo-Fernandez, Finland ambassador to Korea Pekka Metso, Portugal ambassador to Korea Susana Vaz Patto, criminal psychologist Pr...
Exhibition showcases Indian chapter in Korean War

Diplomatic CircuitMar 7, 2022

“It’s the symbol of humanity, solidarity and humanitarianism borne in the battlefield,” added Hwang, stressing Korea will never forget and will always respect the human lives and humanity shown by the 22 states offering support in the Korean War, including Indian forces. Delivering congratulatory remarks, Indian Ambassador to Korea Sripriya Ranganathan remembered the humanitarian contributions ...
Hankyung.com introduces: When thinking of pleated clothes, think of Korea, not Japan. What "Pleatsme" wants for the future

PR NewswireMar 7, 2022

"Pleatsme" the first domestic pleated clothing brand Introduced "pleated clothes" to the public at a reasonable price Cost reduction by developing patents, pleated clothes became popular SEOUL, South Korea , March 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Following announcement covered by Hankyung.com, Pleated clothes used to be exclusive for the 50s to 60s but are now captivating young people in their 20s a...
Over $3 million raised in S. Korean donations to Ukraine: Kyiv envoy

Foreign affairsMar 7, 2022

Ukraine's top envoy to Seoul said Monday his office has raised over $3 million in donations from South Korea to support Ukrainian efforts in the war against Russia. "We will send some of the donated money directly to the National Bank of Ukraine and use some to buy and send food and medicine for our people," Ukrainian Ambassador Dmytro Ponomarenko said as he revealed the amount of donations his ...
CGTN: Ensuring food security highlighted in China's Two Sessions

PR NewswireMar 7, 2022

BEIJING , March 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- China has vowed to put the improvement of comprehensive agricultural production capacity at a more prominent position when the country's national lawmakers and political advisors gather in Beijing to map out development priorities for 2022. &amp;nbsp; On the second day of the ongoing National People's Congress (NPC) session, President Xi Jin...
Samsung says recent cyberattack causes no personal data breach

IndustryMar 7, 2022

Samsung Electronics said Monday that a recent cyberattack by a hacking group on its system did not cause major harm to its business and customers. In a statement posted on the company's internal forum, Samsung said no personal information of its customers and employees was stolen and there will be no impact on its business operation. "There has been no personal data breach, although leaked info...
Chinese FM says N. Korea's security concern not resolved yet, U.S. holds key

Foreign affairsMar 7, 2022

The top Chinese diplomat said Monday North Korea's "reasonable" security concern remains unresolved and a resolution to its nuclear issue is up to the United States. "North Korea's reasonable security concerns have not been fundamentally resolved," Foreign Minister Wang Yi said during a press conference held on the sidelines of the National People's Congress in Beijing. He said Beijing is taking...
Turn Bio adds veteran executives with decades of international business development, intellectual property expertise

PR NewswireMar 7, 2022

Hires will help to expand Turn's commercial reach, protect its unique ERA Platform technology MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif. , March 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Turn Biotechnologies, a cell rejuvenation company developing novel mRNA medicines to cure now-untreatable, chronic, age-related conditions, today announced the addition of global expertise in partnership development and intellectual property prote...
Hyundai Motor donates $1m to Red Cross to support Ukraine

BusinessMar 7, 2022

Hyundai Motor Group said Monday that it will make a $1 million donation to the Red Cross to aid their support for people in war-hit Ukraine. “As the humanitarian situation worsens in Ukraine, it is clear many vulnerable people and communities are in need of urgent assistance,” Hyundai Motor said in a statement. South Korea conglomerates like Samsung, SK, Kakao earlier announced that they have m...
Sunway University's Female Scientists are Leading the Way in Science in Malaysia

PR NewswireMar 7, 2022

KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia , March 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- For centuries, women around the world have made important contributions to the sciences and advancement of technologies. However, their efforts and achievements were often not highlighted as much as they deserved. The International Women's Day is celebrated globally to commemorate the achievements of women while recognising their contribut...
[Today’s K-pop] Stray Kids announces int’l tour schedule

K-popMar 7, 2022

Girl group Weeekly held an online showcase Monday to discuss its new single “Play Game: Awake.” It has been about seven months since the fourth EP “Play Game: Holiday.” The single contains candid and confident messages, said the bandmates. They maintained a healthy and positive energy, but expanded their original narratives, they added. The single consists of three tracks including th...
Seoul to develop insect-inspired microrobots for covert military surveillance

DefenseMar 7, 2022

South Korea aims to develop swarm-capable, insectlike microrobots for covert military surveillance and reconnaissance by 2027, the government-run military technology agency announced Monday. The state-led research project is the country’s first move to design and manufacture advanced, miniaturized military spy robots to prepare for future warfare with advanced technologies. The goal of the proj...
LG Energy Solution obtains license from CAMX Power for its GEMX® advanced cathode material platform for Lithium-ion batteries

PR NewswireMar 7, 2022

LEXINGTON, Mass. , March 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- LG Energy Solution Ltd. (LGES; KRX: 373220) and CAMX Power LLC (CAMX) announce that LGES has obtained a license under the intellectual property of CAMX relating to the GEMX ® platform of nickel based high energy high power cathode materials for use in lithium-ion batteries especially for electric vehicles (EVs). The GEMX platform is based on ...