BANGKOK , Nov. 18, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- LINE SCALE UP was officially launched at the LINE Thailand Developer Conference 2024, an initiative from LINE Thailand designed to support high-potential startups in scaling their businesses through strategic collaboration with LINE. LINE Thailand Launches LINE SCALE UP Program Empowering Startups to Reach New Heights The LINE SCALE UP program aims t...

GUANGZHOU, China , Nov. 18, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- An evening gala celebrating the centennial of Sun Yat -sen University (SYSU) was held on November 12 . Over 1,100 SYSU faculty members and students, together with alumni and guests from all over the world, participated in the event, showcasing the university's achievements in talent cultivation, technological innovation, national development...

The state audit agency said Monday that it referred a former national security adviser and three others to the prosecution as they had abused their powers to intentionally delay the deployment of an advanced US missile defense system in a southeastern county. According to the Board of Audit and Inspection, Chung Eui-yong, who also served as foreign minister under the former Moon Jae-in administr...

The wife of the main opposition Democratic Party leader Lee Jae-myung has filed an appeal against a court ruling that fined her for providing free meals during Lee's run in the party primary for the 2022 presidential election, people familiar with the matter said Monday. Kim Hye-kyung submitted the appeal to the Suwon District Court, south of Seoul, through her legal counsel, after she was found...

President Yoon Suk Yeol said South Korea's relations with the United States and China are not about choosing sides, pledging to working closely with both great powers amid Donald Trump's imminent return to the White House, according to interviews published Monday. Yoon expressed hope for constructive relations between Washington and Beijing in a written interview with Brazilian newspapers -- Fol...

South Korean prosecutors raided the headquarters of Woori Bank on Monday as part of an ongoing probe into alleged improper loans linked to family members of former Woori Financial Group Chairman Son Tae-seung. The Seoul Southern District Prosecutors' Office searched offices at Woori Bank’s central Seoul headquarters, including those of the group chairman and the bank’s CEO, seeking internal docu...

At South Korea's 72nd annual national liberation day ceremony on Aug. 15, 2017, the usual formalities of the occasion gave way to an unexpected moment. As the then-President Moon Jae-in and other officials rose for the national anthem, a small, elderly woman took the stage alone. In a voice that was thin and trembling but remarkably clear, she began to sing Korea's national anthem to the melody ...

Young Poong’s bid to buy Korea Zinc has been met with concerns that the takeover of the world’s largest zinc smelter could erode its position in the global markets and cause high-tech supply disruptions. Industry watchers have cast doubt over the ability of Young Poong and private equity firm MBK Partners to run Korea Zinc, which exerts negotiation power in setting global zinc prices. “Based on...

Hana Financial Group Chairman Ham Young-joo pledged to enhance wealth management services tailored to senior generations in Hong Kong, emphasizing the group’s global expertise and commitment to deepening ties between South Korea and the city’s financial sectors. Ham made the remarks during a meeting Thursday with Peter Lam, chairman of the Hong Kong Trade Development Council, following the South...

A 28-year-old Korean man was apprehended at Jorge Chavez International Airport near Lima during an apparent attempt to smuggle out hundreds of arthropods, including 320 tarantulas, on Nov. 8. According to Peru’s nature protection agency, the National Forestry and Wildlife Service (SERFOR), the man was carrying 320 tarantulas, 110 centipedes and nine bullet ants, some of which were protected spec...

A South Korean man was arrested in Pattaya, Thailand for allegedly assaulting a massage shop owner who objected to him livestreaming his visit, according to local media. The Bangkok Post reported on Thursday that the incident occurred earlier the same day at 12:36 a.m. at a massage shop in Bang Lamung district. The man had reportedly visited the shop several times and livestreamed without permis...

Birthday cafes include giveaways of limited-edition items on a first-come, first-served basis. Fans particularly gravitate towards cafes with uniquely designed merchandise and, at popular birthday cafes, it’s common to see fans lined up hours before opening. “If your favorite artist's birthday falls in February or September and you want to host a birthday cafe, you need to act fast to secure a v...

South Korean stocks jumped more than 2 percent Monday as investors scooped up Samsung Electronics' shares on the chip giant's massive buyback plan. The Korean won rose against the US dollar. The benchmark Korea Composite Stock Price Index (Kospi) gained 52.21 points, or 2.16 percent, to close at 2,469.07. It marked the largest daily gain since Sept. 26, when the Kospi jumped 2.9 percent Trade ...

Eventually, playing the role of Hae-jo prompted Woo to reconsider his own life choices, particularly his disciplined approach to living. "While working on this project, I was living in a rigid, highly disciplined way, much like Geon-woo from 'Bloodhounds.' But after stepping into the role, I started to think, 'Maybe living this way isn’t so bad,'" he said. "Before meeting Hae-jo, I was set on l...