Prosecution wants 2-year prison sentence for Marine Le Pen PARIS (AP) -- Paris prosecutors on Wednesday requested a 2-year prison sentence for far-right leader Marine Le Pen and an additional 5-year period of ineligibility to run for office, in a trial over the suspected embezzlement of European Parliament funds where her ability to participate in the 2027 presidential race is at stake. The Na...

The government unveiled a package of measures aimed at addressing long-standing consumer complaints in the wedding industry Thursday, which has often been cited as a significant factor driving up the high costs of marriage. The measures were introduced at an economic ministers' meeting in Seoul, led by Finance Minister Choi Sang-mok, who also serves as the deputy prime minister for economic affa...

Finance Minister Choi Sang-mok said Thursday the government will take active steps, if necessary, to address excessive volatility in the foreign exchange (FX) market. Since Donald Trump's victory in the US presidential election last week, the local currency has been fluctuating around the psychologically significant level of 1,400 won against the US dollar. In a meeting with other economic poli...

The five-star resort recognised globally as a leader in luxury hospitality for its commitment to environmental, social, and governance principles. NUSA DUA , Indonesia , Nov. 13, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Apurva Kempinski Bali has elevated its global standing as a leader in sustainable luxury by being awarded as 'Best Sustainable Hotel' at the 18th edition of the Ultimate Luxury Travel Rel...

President Yoon Suk Yeol is set to depart for Peru on Thursday to attend the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation summit, with an eye on a possible meeting with US President-elect Donald Trump during the South America trip. Yoon will travel to Peru from Thursday to Friday for the APEC summit and head to Brazil on Sunday for the Group of 20 (G20) summit slated for the next two days. He plans to use ...

Another Korean American won a seat in the U.S. House of Representatives, a news report said Wednesday, an election that will add to a steadily growing list of Korean American lawmakers in Congress. State Sen. Dave Min, a Democrat, has defeated his Republican rival, Scott Baugh, by a slim margin in the race in California's 47th Congressional District, according to NBC News. It marks his first ele...

US President-elect Donald Trump officially nominated Florida Sen. Marco Rubio as his secretary of state on Wednesday, calling him a "strong advocate for our nation" and a "true friend to our allies." Trump issued a statement on the nomination of Rubio, known for his hawkish stance on China and Iran, as America's next top diplomat is to face a full plate of foreign policy challenges, including an...

The exhibition “The Gift” is being held at Gallery Unplugged in Gangnam-gu, Seoul, until Nov. 22. Four artists — An SoHyun, On YeWon, Lee SunGeun and Cho JaeYeon — present a variety of works exploring the preciousness of daily life and themes of hope. Using diverse motifs such as Google Street View, symmetry, the passage of time and fairytale-like imagery, the pieces convey warmth and solace in...

President Joe Biden and President-elect Donald Trump met at the White House on Wednesday for the first time since last week's presidential election, with both calling for a smooth transition of power. In the Oval Office, Biden shook hands with Trump and congratulated him on his victory -- a resumption of a post-election tradition that paused in 2020 when Trump refused to concede the election res...

HANOI, Vietnam , Nov. 14, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- From November 6 to 8 , 9Pay showcased comprehensive payment services in Vietnam to businesses at the Singapore FinTech Festival 2024. 9Pay's participation at one of the largest global Fintech events has attracted significant attention from companies and industry experts. Singapore FinTech Festival (SFF) 2024 is organized by the Monetary Auth...

ERCO's new Experience Centre in Seoul invites industry professionals to experience the future of lighting design. This immersive space offers exclusive workshops, demonstrations, and insights into the latest trends, showcasing ERCO's commitment to elevating architectural projects. SEOUL, South Korea , Nov. 14, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- ERCO, a global leader in architectural lighting, is excited ...

US President Joe Biden is expected to express "deep concern" over North Korea's troop deployment to Russia during a summit with Chinese President Xi Jinping set to take place on the margins of the Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation summit in Peru this week, a senior US administration official said Wednesday. Biden and Xi are set to meet in Lima on Saturday for what could be their last in-person s...

Available in two distinct models, DeepL Voice is the company's first voice translation solution for real-time spoken interactions New tools launch at the company's inaugural flagship event, DeepL Dialogues COLOGNE, Germany , Nov. 14, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- DeepL, a leading global Language AI company, today announced the launch of its first voice translation solution DeepL Voice, with the first...

Findings are the first, peer-reviewed evidence of gene-edited microbes supplying a material proportion of corn farmers' nitrogen in commercial production BERKELEY, Calif. , Nov. 14, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Peer-reviewed research published today in Scientific Reports describes a new technology that could revolutionize a century-old approach to providing nitrogen to crops. The study, a collabora...

TOKYO , Nov. 14, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Ricoh Asia Pacific is proud to announce that its A4 colour multifunction printer, the RICOH IM C320F , has been designated "Highly Recommended" and awarded the esteemed "BLI Pick Award 2025" by Keypoint Intelligence. The Ricoh IM C320F A4 colour multifunction printer wins the prestigious 2025 BLI Pick Award from Keypoint Intelligence for its intuitive S...