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North-South Youth Soccer Wonsan Tournament

by Dr. Michael Lee – Health Editor November 23, 2025

written by Dr. Michael Lee – Health Editor

Wonsan, North‌ Korea – A youth soccer tournament fostering‌ sports ‌exchange between North ⁤and South Korea is set to resume, officials announced November 23, 2025. The competition, a ⁤revival of⁣ the Ari Sports Cup originally launched in 2014, ⁤will be hosted in Wonsan and marks a ‍significant step toward renewed inter-Korean dialog through athletic competition. Discussions are underway to finalize tournament details, including‌ participation from ‍Chinese ⁣youth teams as in previous iterations.

The⁤ Ari Sports Cup, designed ⁣for players‍ aged 15 and under, ⁤previously rotated locations‌ – Yeoncheon-gun, South Korea (2014); Pyongyang, North korea ‌(2015); Kunming, China (2017); and Chuncheon, South korea (2018) -⁤ before being⁣ suspended due‍ to the COVID-19 pandemic. ⁤The tournament historically served as a rare venue for ⁣interaction between young athletes from‌ the two Koreas, and its resumption‌ is viewed as⁣ a positive sign amidst ongoing geopolitical tensions. The initiative aims to alleviate strained relations and promote goodwill through a shared passion for soccer.

November 23, 2025 0 comments

Sport

Elvis Presley Judge Resigns After Court Cosplay Scandal

by Alex Carter - Sports Editor November 23, 2025

written by Alex Carter - Sports Editor

Missouri Judge Resigns After Repeatedly Cosplaying as Elvis Presley in Court

A Missouri judge‌ with a well-known passion for Elvis Presley has resigned from his position after facing disciplinary action for‌ repeatedly⁣ dressing‍ as teh‌ rock and roll icon while presiding over court proceedings.Judge Matthew EP Thornhill of‌ the St. Charles County Circuit Court agreed to an 18-month return to the bench followed by resignation, as recommended by the Missouri Judge Dismissal, Dismissal, and Disciplinary Committee.

The⁤ committee found Judge Thornhill ‌violated ethical codes in three key areas. He repeatedly impersonated Presley in the courtroom and office, particularly around Halloween, wearing‍ a wig and sunglasses and ‍playing Presley music during trials. He reportedly ⁢allowed litigants ‌and ‍witnesses to choose to swear ⁤in oaths while listening to ⁤”Elvis music” ⁣and made references to PresleyS birthday and death date. ⁣

Further violations included engaging in inappropriate political conversations with individuals involved in ⁢cases, and questions about campaign banners, and concerns over perhaps improperly influencing a child adoption case by personally delivering a recommendation‌ letter.

In a statement to the Missouri Supreme Court, Judge Thornhill claimed his Presley impersonations were‌ “intended to soften the courtroom atmosphere and put the minds of nervous people at ease,” while acknowledging “appropriate manners and order ‍were not observed.” He ⁤characterized the political conversations as unrelated to trial outcomes and the letter delivery as “a simple mistake and inappropriate.”

Judge⁣ Thornhill, appointed as a deputy circuit‍ court judge in 2006 and elected as a circuit court judge⁣ last year, was publicly known for his devotion to Presley, having visited Graceland 13 times. His middle name, “EP,” was initially speculated to be a tribute to Elvis Presley, but the New York Times reported ‌it stands for “Eugene ⁣Peter.”

November 23, 2025 0 comments

Technology

Electricity rates are rising rapidly in areas where AI data centers are concentrated, such as Virginia and Illinois.

by Rachel Kim – Technology Editor November 17, 2025

written by Rachel Kim – Technology Editor

Data Center Boom Drives up Electricity⁢ Rates in Key U.S.States

Electricity costs ⁣are surging in regions with high concentrations of artificial⁣ intelligence data centers, impacting consumers and sparking debate over the financial burden on local communities. Rates in Virginia,⁣ Illinois, and Ohio have risen considerably‍ in recent months, fueled by the immense ⁢power demands of AI infrastructure.

Virginia, ⁣home to ⁤666 data centers-the ⁤most in the U.S.-experienced a 13% increase in electricity rates as of August compared to the same period last year, according to CNBC‌ reporting on November 16th. Illinois, with⁤ 244 data ⁤centers, ⁤saw a ⁣15.8% jump, while Ohio,‌ hosting 193 data centers, recorded ⁣a 12% increase. These increases are two to three times ⁤the national average annual electricity rate increase of 5.1%.

The escalating costs are directly linked to the ‍energy-intensive nature ⁤of AI model training and operation. ⁣Large-scale data centers, now frequently announced ⁤at the ⁣gigawatt (GW) level-equivalent to the⁢ output of a nuclear power ⁤plant and ⁢enough to power roughly one million homes-are ⁢being built by major tech companies like Amazon, Google, Microsoft,‍ and Meta. Meta⁣ is planning a 1GW ‘Prometheus’ data center in Ohio, and OpenAI, alongside Oracle and Softbank, is developing a data center complex under ⁤the ‘Stargate’ plan ⁣in ⁢the same state.‍ Google, Microsoft, ‌and Claude are also expanding their presence in these regions.

The rising rates have triggered a political response. Virginia Governor-elect Abigail Spanberger,‌ elected November 4th, has pledged to ensure “large technology companies ⁤pay their ⁣share” of‍ the increased costs. Johns Hopkins University researcher Abraham Silverman notes a growing local resistance to further data center ‍advancement, characterizing the backlash as a “techlash” and stating, “there is a response…that they no longer want data centers.”

November 17, 2025 0 comments

Entertainment

‘Now even plants’ AI targets gardeners… “We need to grow it into an industry”

by Julia Evans – Entertainment Editor November 15, 2025

written by Julia Evans – Entertainment Editor

AI⁣ Plant Doctor Aims to revolutionize Garden Care in Gyeonggi Province

SUWON, SOUTH KOREA – November 15,⁣ 2023,⁢ 09:16:14 KST – Gardeners in ⁣Gyeonggi Province may ⁢soon have a new ally in keeping their plants healthy: artificial intelligence. The Urban and Rural Growth ⁣Institute is evaluating a⁣ new AI-powered diagnostic system designed to provide instant, 24-hour plant health ‌assessments, potentially transforming how plant diseases and issues are addressed.

The system leverages AI trained with expert botanical knowledge to offer non-face-to-face consultations, bridging the gap in access to specialist advice. Currently, a plant⁢ diagnosis can take up to three days when relying on manual expert review. Officials anticipate the AI will dramatically reduce this timeframe, delivering answers in as little as 10 seconds – and no more than‌ one minute – potentially saving countless ‍plants from preventable loss.

According to an official from the Urban⁣ and Rural Development ⁢Institute, the initiative aims to “grow it into an industry,” recognizing the potential‍ for widespread impact and economic chance.⁤ The faster diagnostic capabilities are expected to significantly reduce plant mortality ⁢rates among home gardeners and potentially in agricultural settings. the Institute is currently finalizing‍ the implementation plan for the new technology.

The Gyeonggi Ilbo retains copyright of this information; unauthorized reproduction is prohibited. (www.kyeonggi.com)

November 15, 2025 0 comments

Health

Celltrion Pharmaceutical Reports Record Q3 Sales and Profits

by Dr. Michael Lee – Health Editor November 14, 2025

written by Dr. Michael Lee – Health Editor

Celltrion Pharmaceutical Reports Record Q3 Sales, Profit Growth

Seoul,‍ South Korea – Celltrion pharmaceutical announced today record third-quarter results, posting sales of KRW 138.2 billion (approximately $106 million USD) adn operating⁢ profits of KRW 16.1 billion (approximately $12.3 million USD). This represents a 7.8% increase in sales and an 18.0% increase ‍in operating profit⁣ compared to ‌the same period ⁣last year, marking the highest quarterly⁤ performance in the⁤ company’s history.

The strong results ‌were driven by successful‌ new product‌ launches,increased internal production capabilities,and expansion of its contract⁢ manufacturing organization (CMO) business,according to the company. Celltrion ‌Pharmaceutical has been strategically focusing on both biosimilar and chemical drug growth and production to‍ fuel growth.

The chemical business division contributed KRW ⁢67.7 billion in ⁤sales, with hypertension treatment ‘Dilatren Tablet’ achieving KRW 15 billion in sales – a 16.5% year-over-year increase.

Biosimilar sales ‍reached KRW 32.2 billion, a significant‌ 48.2% increase year-over-year. ‘Remsima SC,’ the⁢ subcutaneous injection formulation⁣ of ‌infliximab for⁤ autoimmune diseases, saw a 27.4% growth, contributing to a combined KRW 12.5 billion in ⁢sales for the entire Remsima product line (IV and SC).

Several ‍newly launched⁢ biosimilars – including ‘Stechima’ (autoimmune disease), ‘Idengelt’ (eye disease), ‘Omriclo’ (allergic asthma), ⁢and ‘Stoboclo-Osenvelt‘ (bone disease) -⁣ collectively generated KRW 7.7 billion in sales‍ during the quarter. Existing flagship products ⁢also demonstrated strong performance, with ‘Uplyma‘ ‍(autoimmune disease) ⁣sales increasing 93.4% to KRW 1.9 billion and ‘Begzelma’ (anticancer drug) sales surging 236.3% to KRW 3.3 billion.

Consignment production revenue totaled KRW 38.2 billion, boosted ⁢by increased commercial production of pre-filled syringe (PFS) products like ‘Remsima ‍SC’ (marketed as ‘Zimpentra’ in the US) and ‘Uplyma’ for ⁤global distribution.

“We recorded the ⁢highest quarterly⁢ performance‍ ever due⁤ to stable growth of existing products and full-scale sales expansion of new products,” stated ‌a Celltrion Pharmaceutical official. “We will continue to achieve lasting growth by strengthening ⁤our ability to produce high-quality products and increasing the competitiveness of our ⁢flagship products.”

The company also announced plans to increase investment in research and development (R&D) to ⁢further ⁤expand its product ⁢pipeline and maintain its growth trajectory.

November 14, 2025 0 comments

Technology

Samsung Display Enters OLEDoS Market, Mass Production Begins for Galaxy XR

by Rachel Kim – Technology Editor November 9, 2025

written by Rachel Kim – Technology Editor

Samsung Display Commences Mass Production‌ of OLEDOS Panels,Targeting XR ⁣Market Growth

Samsung Display has begun mass production of⁣ OLEDOS (OLED on Silicon) displays,marking its entry into a‍ market currently led by Japanese and Chinese companies.The move comes as demand for XR (extended reality) devices from companies ‍like Meta,Apple,and Samsung Electronics ⁣increases. This is⁢ the first mass production of oledos by ‍Samsung Display, with initial deliveries underway.

Currently, Sony supplies 4K OLEDOS to Apple’s⁣ Vision Pro, while China’s Siya provides⁢ FHD⁤ OLEDOS for ‍DJI Goggles 2. Siya and BOE subsidiary BMOT are projected ‍to supply Oledos⁤ to Meta’s ‘quest’ series starting⁤ in 2026.

The XR panel market ⁤is projected to ‌reach $600 ⁢million (approximately 820 billion won) in 2024,⁣ according to Omdia. While⁤ small compared to the broader⁤ OLED market,increased competition is expected to drive down oledos prices. ‌Omdia senior researcher Kimi Lin forecasts 0.49-inch OLEDoS prices will fall from $25 this year‌ to $20‍ in 2025 and $17 in 2026.

Samsung ⁣Display is pursuing supply agreements⁢ with both Samsung Electronics and Apple.⁢ The company is also accelerating ⁤development of next-generation RGB OLEDoS technology, having‍ acquired US-based RGB OLEDoS company ‘Imagine’ in 2023 and establishing a dedicated development ‌organization.Prototypes ‌with a resolution of⁤ 5000PPI and brightness levels⁣ of 20,000 nits⁢ have already been demonstrated.

When⁤ asked about ‌supplying panels⁤ for Samsung’s Galaxy XR device, Samsung Display stated, “We cannot‍ confirm issues related to our customers.”

Reporter Kim Young-ho lloydmind@etnews.com

November 9, 2025 0 comments

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