Eugene Park (1145 Posts)
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Apple, P&G, and More: Global Brands Bet on China's Comeback
Apple, despite 13% plunge in Greater China sales..."Very optimistic about China" P&G "China poised to add about 200 million middle-class consumers" Increased competition from local players - China's economic slowdown is a risk factor Apple and Procter & Gamble (P&G),.
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South Korean Navy Chief Visits U.S. Submarine Base to Bolster North Korea Deterrence
AsiaToday's Ji Hwan-hyuk Reporter = Navy Chief of Staff Admiral Yang Yong-mo, the first submariner to serve in the Navy, visited the Naval Strategic Nuclear Submarine Base Kings Bay in Georgia, U.S., on Feb. 2 (local time). This is the first time a South Korean naval chief of staff has visited the base...
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Sinn Fein's Michelle O'Neill Breaks Barriers, Sworn in as Northern Ireland's Premier
Sinn Fein's Michelle O'Neill "opens the door to the future" Two years after forming a coalition, the British territory of Northern Ireland has its first ever Irish nationalist prime minister...
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U.S. Overseas Nuclear Deployments Spark North Korean Response
North Korea says strengthening its nuclear deterrent is an indispensable response to the expanding deployment of U.S. nuclear weapons overseas.North Korea's Korean Central News Agency (KCNA) made the statement on Feb. 2, introducing an article by Ri Ji-sung, a research fellow at the International Institute for Political Studies, titled "Reckless Maneuvers Increase Risk of Nuclear War.
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Nikki Haley Roasts Trump on SNL, Calls for Mental Competency Test
Appears as Voter at South Carolina Town Hall EventRecounts Incident of Confusing Her Name with Pelosi’s Nikki Haley, a former U.S. ambassador to the United Nations and a Republican presidential candidate, made a surprise cameo appearance on NBC’s “Saturday Night Live (SNL)” and went on the offensive against former President Donald Trump. According to the […]
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North Korea's Kwangcheon Chicken Factory Adds 'Kim Jong Un Mosaic Mural' – A Glimpse Inside
A mosaic mural of Kim Jong Un has been installed at North Korea's Kwangcheon chicken factory, which has been in full operation since last month.The Rodong Sinmun newspaper reported on Friday that a mosaic mural of General Secretary Kim Jong Un has been erected at the Kwangcheon chicken factory under the headline "Providing another valuable wealth for the improvement of people's lives.
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Exploring Unique Festivals Around the World
If you're thinking about traveling abroad this year, checking out a country's calendar of festivals and events can be a great way to find out what's happening. Tourism boards around the world are promoting a variety of events to welcome travelers in the new year.
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Exploring the Beauty of Perth, Australia
Australia is a vast country with many charming cities besides Sydney and Melbourne. We recommend one of them. It's a city in the west of Australia with a beautiful blend of city and nature. It's Perth, Australia.
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Tired Immune Cells in the Brain May Cause Alzheimer's
A recent study published in “Immunology,” a medical journal specializing in immunology, discovered that ‘exhausted’ immune cells in the brain can potentially cause Alzheimer’s disease. “As Alzheimer’s disease develops, it affects both mice and humans, causing the brain’s immune cells, known as the microglia, to wither. The key genetic variant associated with Alzheimer’s disease, namely, […]
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Passing Down Cardiovascular Health: Impact on Children from Parents
[MedicalToday=Jaehyuk Lee] If parents have poor cardiovascular health indicators, their children are more likely to have poor cardiovascular health indicators, a study has found.
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Nvidia Takes on Huawei in AI Semiconductor Market with Budget-Friendly Chips for China
Nvidia is reportedly selling new AI semiconductors to China at low prices. The semiconductors are expected to have weaker features than Huawei's products, but at a lower price. Nvidia has reportedly started taking pre-orders in the Chinese market.
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TA-50 Series: South Korea's Golden Eagle Jets Soar at Mach 1.5 with Night Attack Capability - Part 3
The TA-50 tactical introductory trainer is used for prospective pilots who have completed the advanced training course using the T-50 to undergo armed training before being deployed in actual combat. It is a derivative used for tactical education necessary for combat, such as air-to-air and air-to-ground shooting training. The TA-50 is an aircraft that added […]
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F-4 Phantoms: The Strategic Secret Weapon U.S. Readers Should Know About - Part 3
The Phantom was the mainstay of the Korean Air Force as a versatile, all-weather fighter equipped with a powerful 7.25-ton weapon capability and high-performance radar and navigation equipment. Until the KF-16s were operated by the Air Force in 1994, they were the representative fighters of the Republic of Korea Air Force, performing air-to-air and air-to-ground […]
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TikTok Takes Down Taylor Swift and BTS Music
BTS, Taylor Swift, and other popular singers have disappeared from video-sharing platform TikTok. TikTok's licensing deal with Universal Music Group, the world's largest music content company, fell through...
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Biden Considers Sanctions on Israelis Acknowledging Arab Concerns
US President Joe Biden has imposed sanctions on Israel for its violent behavior. The move appears to be in response to protests from Arab voters. The sanctions include violence and intimidation of civilians, destruction of personal property, and freezing the assets of those sanctioned from entering the United States.
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Saudi Soccer Player Grabs Son Heung Min's Hair After Being Beaten in Asia Cup
South Korean fans flocked to the Saudi No. 5 on social media.Saudi No. 5 Ali Al Bolahi's unruly behavior was caught on camera during the 2023 Asian Cup Round of 16 match between South Korea and Saudi Arabia at the Education Stadium in Al Rayyan, Qatar, on March 31...
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Girlfriend Promising Skincare Turns Boyfriend's Body Pitch Black and Disappears
Chinese online community postWhat happened to a young man during a dateWhy his whole body turned black Topic A shocking incident involving a young man in China has gone viral. According to an online community, a young Chinese man, Mr. A, was asked by his girlfriend to go to a spa while they were dating...
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South Korea's Deep-Fried Toothpick Food Trend Raises Health Concerns
Recently, "fried toothpicks" have been trending online. The idea is that if you wash and dry green powdered toothpicks, and then drop them into heated oil strand by strand, they will soon puff up and you can eat them like a snack...
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Majority of Experts Give Low Ratings to Yoon's Economic Policy, Cite Weak Domestic Demand
Experts' assessment of the Yoon administration's economic policies is generally low. Sluggish domestic demand and the real estate PF were the most worrisome downside factors, while the lack of a blueprint for mid- and long-term structural reforms was also pointed out...
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Kim Jong-un Strengthens Navy to Prepare for War
North Korea's General Secretary Kim Jong Un inspected the Nampo shipyard on Monday and ordered that the planned shipbuilding project be implemented unconditionally within the five-year plan period...