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‘Out and proud:’ Rainbow hues flood central Seoul
Despite counter protests, Seoul’s Queer Festival continues to advocate for inclusivity, equality in South Korea Illuminated by the vibrant colors of the rainbow, thousands from the LGBTQ+ community and their supporters congregated for the 24th Seoul Queer Culture Festival in Euljiro, central Seoul,
July 2, 2023 - 11:10:37
Polish pilots on transition from flying Soviet jets to S. Korea‘s FA-50
8 Polish pilots in S. Korea for FA-50 operation training as delivery of combat aircraft starts in August YECHEON, North Gyeongsang Province — A team of Polish pilots is bidding farewell to its Soviet-era MiG-29 fighter jets. They are instead transitioning to South Korea‘s FA-50 light combat aircraft
June 21, 2023 - 15:38:56
Is investment drought near end for Korean biotech?
Struggle of small biotech firms in clinical trials continues as venture capital funding dries up Over 500 Korean companies and institutions gathered in Boston to take part in the BIO International Convention 2023 last week to discover new partnerships and to negotiate potential licensing deals. The
June 14, 2023 - 16:23:52
Empowering women as ‘force multiplier’
Symposium discusses role of women in military, future of alliance CAMP HUMPHREYS, Gyeonggi Province — South Korean and US forces have come together to lay the ground for enhancing women‘s participation and expanding their role in maintaining peace and security on the Korean Peninsula and beyond. The
June 13, 2023 - 17:49:33
S. Korea’s L-SAM: vanguard of multilayered missile shield
Seoul plans to commence mass production of L-SAM in 2025, which will reinforce existing low-tier missile defense system TAEAN, South Chungcheong Province -- South Korea has made remarkable strides in enhancing its independent capabilities to effectively thwart escalating missile threats from North K
June 1, 2023 - 16:50:22
In-N-Out pop-up returns after 4 years
After Shake Shack and Five Guys, expectations high for US burger chain’s possible Korean debut Under the searing sunlight, hundreds of customers lined up outside an In-N-Out pop-up store that exclusively opened up for just four hours in Gangnam-gu, southern Seoul, Wednesday. “People have been lining
May 31, 2023 - 17:02:58
Huawei boosting digital security
SHENZHEN, China -- In June 2021, when the COVID-19 pandemic was still rampant, Huawei Technologies opened its largest-ever cybersecurity and privacy protection center in the southern city of Dongguan. Located 40 kilometers away from the Shenzhen headquarters, the Ox Horn campus, a European-themed mo
May 21, 2023 - 18:02:32
A glimpse at Huawei’s vision for 5.5G future
SHENZHEN, China -- Chinese tech giant Huawei Technologies last week offered a group of Korean reporters a rare glimpse into its latest communication solutions, especially its vision for 5.5G network service, at its headquarters in Shenzhen, a northeastern city affectionately dubbed the “Silicon Vall
May 21, 2023 - 17:28:05
Renault’s Busan plant aims to become key export base
Expectations high on upcoming Aurora hybrid car to beef up production BUSAN -- Renault Korea Motors seeks a bigger presence as its Busan plant aims to become a regional export base for the French auto giant. On Tuesday, the carmaker held a media event at its Busan plant to unveil its cost-effective
May 18, 2023 - 18:02:29
Nuri rocket gears up for 1st space delivery
S. Korea’s homegrown space launch vehicle aims to put 8 satellites into orbit on May 24 GOHEUNG, South Jeolla Province -- South Korea’s homegrown Nuri rocket, also known as the Korea Space Launch Vehicle-II, was waiting for the arrival of the satellites that it will carry into orbit later this month
May 7, 2023 - 16:22:40
EV diagnostics key to safety: KITECH
JEJU, Jeju Island -- Amid the booming market for electric vehicles, demand for car maintenance and diagnostics services has been on the rise to prevent fatal accidents on the roads. In a move to offer enhanced diagnostic technology for EV failure and repair, the Jeju Island unit of the state-run Kor
May 7, 2023 - 15:04:33
Art Busan moves beyond venue
When Art Busan kicked off in 2012, South Korea‘s second-largest city Busan was an “art desert.” Twelve years later, the organizers claim the fair, which began Thursday, has helped the city turn into a thriving art destination in South Korea. And during this year‘s four-day air fair, the city’s vibra
May 5, 2023 - 20:38:32
Uzbeks pin hopes for ‘New Uzbekistan’ on constitutional referendum
The referendum extends president‘s term to 7 years, but Uzbeks say its for better future, economy TASHKENT, Uzbekistan -- Nargiza Kamalova, 23, believes the constitutional referendum held Sunday will build a foundation for a “New Uzbekistan,” a prosperous country with a stable economy and a better s
May 3, 2023 - 17:08:47
Fervor for World Scout Jamboree grows in Korea
BUAN, North Jeolla Province -- With less than 100 days to go, South Korea’s Boy and Girl Scouts are eagerly anticipating the 25th World Scout Jamboree, which will bring together around 43,000 teenagers from 170 countries around the world. Ahn Ye-sung, a 17-year-old student at Buan High School in Bua
May 1, 2023 - 17:21:37
Uzbekistan unveils policy vision for foreign investors
Uzbek leader stresses the country‘s efforts to join WTO and build more investment-friendly environment By Sanjay Kumar Korea Herald correspondent TASHKENT, Uzbekistan -- Uzbek President Shavkat Mirziyoev shared visions, policies, and reforms supportive of foreign investors at the Tashkent Internatio
April 28, 2023 - 18:18:29
