The Ministry of Education said Monday that it regretted the suspension of operations by the medical standoff consultation body, adding that the government is open to talks for the school year 2026, not 2025. Koo Yeon-hee, a ministry spokesperson, made the remarks at a briefing at the Sejong Complex, responding to the medical community's decision to cease the council on Sunday. The ministry also reiterated its stance on keeping the increased quota and noted that the 2025 quota for medical sc

Rental accommodation provider Weave Living said last Thursday it is launching its flagship property “Weave Suites – Sunyu Parkside” in Seoul to attract both locals and expats here with premium serviced apartments. Established in 2017, Weave Living currently operates about 3,000 rental units across the Asia Pacific region under four consumer brands: Weave Studios, Weave Place, Weave Suites and Weave Residences. Weave Suites, as serviced apartments, in particular, caters to resid

Artificial intelligence startup Rebellions said Monday that it has completed a merger with Sapeon Korea, SK Telecom’s AI chip subsidiary, to officially form Korea’s first AI chip unicorn under the unified name Rebellions. The merger was finalized about six months after the plan was announced in June. Rebellions has valued the merged entity at around 1.3 trillion won ($929 million), based on the agreed merger ratio of 1:2.4 for Sapeon Korea and Rebellions, respectively. The merged ent

SINGAPORE, Dec. 2, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Ever wonder where Santa gets his inspiration from? Digital travel platform Agoda shares five enchanting Christmas markets across Asia where Santa might just be spotted this holiday season. Christmas markets are a cornerstone of holiday festivities, creating a lively atmosphere filled with lights, decorations, and a variety of seasonal delights. They provide a fantastic opportunity for travelers to dive into local traditions while soaking

Sales Ban Enforced on NUC(Kuvings)'s Primary Juicer Models on Amazon SEOUL, South Korea, Dec. 2, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Hurom, a global leader in juicing technology as the pioneer of low-speed extraction methods, announced successful enforcement of its patent against NUC(Kuvings) on Amazon's U.S. platform. This action resulted in a sales ban on NUC(Kuvings)'s primary juicer models. Since its founding in 1974, Hurom has dedicated over 50 years to provide customers with the latest innovations in

Seoul shares opened higher Monday, tracking gains on Wall Street, with the local stock market also getting a boost from advances in auto and energy shares. The benchmark Korea Composite Stock Price Index (Kospi) rose 23.63 points, or 0.96 percent, to 2,479.54 in the first 15 minutes of trading. On Friday, the Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 0.42 percent to 44,910.65 points and the tech-heavy Nasdaq Composite climbed 0.83 percent to 19,218.17. In Seoul, top carmaker Hyundai Motor rose 0.23 perc

By Nurgali Arystanov Ambassador of the Republic of Kazakhstan to the Republic of Korea Kazakhstan, the world's ninth-largest country, is a land of breathtaking natural beauty, deep cultural heritage and unique tourist opportunities. From snow-capped mountains and expansive steppes to futuristic cities and ancient Silk Road sites, Kazakhstan offers a variety of experiences for every traveler. Its strategic location at the crossroads of Europe and Asia, coupled with a growing network of inter

BEIJING, Nov. 30, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- This is a report from China.org.cn.   Is used cooking oil also clean energy? Which energy sources can make our world cleaner? What does the whole supply chain look like? Our host Jason had an eye-opening day at the 2nd China International Supply Chain Expo (CISCE). Is used cooking oil also clean energy? Which energy sources can make our world cleaner? What does the whole supply chain look like? Our host Jason had an eye-o

Gangwon FC's teen sensation Yang Min-hyeok was named the best rookie in the top South Korean football league on Friday. Yang, 18, topped the voting for the Young Player of the Year honor in the K League 1, holding off Hwang Jae-won of Daegu FC and Hong Yun-sang of Pohang Steelers. Yang collected 115 out of 116 votes from the media, 11 out of 12 votes from the league's head coaches, and 10 out of 12 votes from team captains. Those voting totals were converted to 92.16 voting points. Pla

BUSAN -- Picture books are not just for children, said celebrated picture book artist Lee Suzy, the first South Korean national to win the Hans Christian Andersen Award for Illustration category in 2022. On the first day of the inaugural Busan International Children's Book Fair, Lee took the stage as one of the headliners, her popularity evident in the size of the audience -- the 100-seat venue was packed and latecomers gathered outside the venue to listen to her deliver her keynote speech.

HOI AN, Vietnam, Nov. 29, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The highly anticipated 2025 Welcome Savings Bank Welcome Champions Cup will tee off at Hoiana Shores Golf Club, recognized as Vietnam's Leading Golf Course. The golf course is located within Hoiana Resort & Golf, which was recently crowned as the World's Leading Fully Integrated Resort 2024 by the World Travel Awards. The event will feature an impressive lineup of KPGA Tour Championship winners, including Lee Dai-han, Lee Soo-min, Lee Dong-min

HONG KONG, Nov. 29, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Tencent was recognized as a Major Player in the IDC MarketScape: Worldwide Edge Delivery Services 2024 Vendor Assessment (doc #US51812424, November 2024) report. Tencent Cloud, as a representative vendor, has made a strategic move with its integrated edge platform, EdgeOne, positioning itself to capitalize on opportunities presented by edge services. Tencent was recognized as a Major Player in the IDC MarketScape: Worldwide Edge Delivery Services 20

South Korean stocks opened lower Friday, led by declines in big-cap tech shares amid concerns about an economic slowdown. The benchmark Korea Composite Stock Price Index (Kospi) shed 32.29 points, or 1.29 percent, to 2,472.38 in the first 15 minutes of trading. The country's industrial output, retail sales and facility investment all fell on-month in October, deepening concerns about a lack of growth momentum, government data showed. Presenting a bleak growth outlook for 2025, the Bank of K

10,000 mums at Hallim Park Hallim Park on Jeju Island, known for showcasing different flower varieties each month, is highlighting over 10,000 chrysanthemums of 50 types for November. Available at the park, open everyday from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., are flower beds and smaller gardens with ponds and hiking trails. A shuttle covers major stops on the ground. Admission is 15,000 won for adults. Visit hallimpark.com. All-in-one park in Paju First Garden Park in Paju, Gyeonggi Province, offer

SHANGHAI, Nov. 28, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Leading construction machinery manufacturer XCMG Machinery ("XCMG", SHE:000425) is set to exhibit its latest innovations, products, and services at outdoor areas A.20-B.32, as well as indoor halls W3.100-W3.811 at bauma CHINA 2024, which takes place from November 26 to 29 at the Shanghai New International Expo Centre (SNIEC). bauma CHINA 2024: XCMG Leads Industry Development with Intelligent, Digital, and Green Solutions and Products