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LG Innotek Co. on Wednesday reported its first-quarter net profit of 138.5 billion won (US$101.1 million), up 66.3 percent from a year earlier.

The company said in a regulatory filing that operating profit for the January-March period rose 21.1 percent on-year to 176 billion won. Sales decreased 1 percent to 4.33 trillion won.

The operating profit was 13.3 percent higher than the average estimate, according to a survey by Yonhap Infomax, the financial data firm of Yonhap News Agency. The estimate of net profit was not available.

Source: Yonhap News Agency

Hyundai Mobis Co., South Korea’s leading auto parts maker, said Wednesday it has started construction of an electric vehicle (EV) battery plant in Spain.

The company said it held a groundbreaking ceremony for the envisioned 150,000-square-meter factory in Navarre, Spain, on Tuesday. Hyundai Mobis aims to start mass production at the plant in 2026.

The plant will have an annual capacity of 360,000 battery systems. The battery systems produced there will be supplied to Volkswagen’s manufacturing plant in the nearby city of Pamplona, to be installed in Volkswagen’s next-generation EV platform.

Last year, Hyundai Mobis signed a large-scale battery supply contract with Volkswagen.

Hyundai Mobis said it plans to invest approximately 170 billion won (US$124 million) in the Spanish factory by 2030.

Source: Yonhap News Agency

A South Korean nanosatellite was launched into orbit as part of the nation’s project to create a satellite constellation by 2027, officials said Wednesday.

The Earth observation satellite lifted off aboard Rocket Lab’s Electron rocket from a spaceport in Mahia, New Zealand, according to the Ministry of Science and ICT.

The satellite, named NEONSAT-1, is planned to be deployed into space at an altitude of 520 kilometers, about 50 minutes after the rocket’s launch, the ministry said.

The satellite was the first among 11 nanosatellites to form a satellite constellation to monitor and take images of the Korean Peninsula and its surrounding regions.

South Korea plans to launch five more nanosatellites into space in June 2026 and five more in September 2027.

The launch was originally set to take place at 7:08 a.m. but was delayed due to a potential risk of colliding with another space vehicle and other issues, according to the ministry.

Source: Yonhap News Agency

BANGKOK, The Foreign Ministry discloses that the situation at the Thai-Myanmar border has improved, with no shootings in Myanmar reported within 48 hours but continuous monitoring is necessary.

Spokesperson of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Nikorndej Balankura on Wednesday stated that a report from a special task force meeting indicated that the situation, in which clashes between the Myanmar troops and the ethnic armed forces were reported over the past two weeks in Myawaddy, opposite Thailand’s mae Sot remains uncertain, with fluctuations and an expansion of conflict areas. The situation is assessed to potentially see an increase in the influx of refugees into Thailand.

However, over the past 48 hours, there have been no reports of fighting. Thailand’s stance is to uphold sovereignty while adhering to humanitarian principles by assisting all parties without discrimination.

He said Thailand has proposed to Laos as ASEAN chair to hold the ASEAN Troika meeting consisting of the current, previous, and upco
ming ASEAN chairs and ASEAN Troika Plus to widen participation for interested ASEAN member countries to join discussions to find ways to establish peace in Myanmar. .

The venue and timing have not yet been finalized with updates to be provided as progress is made. Thailand is ready to be one of the mediators for talks but has not yet been contacted by either the Myanmar government or opposition groups.

As for the current impact, it has primarily affected border trade temporarily. Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs and other relevant ministers visited the border town of Mae Sot yesterday to monitor the situation, visit officials and citizens to boost morale.

The majority of refugees have returned, leaving only 650 individuals remaining with plans for their return. The Royal Thai Army is prepared around the clock, with 50 assistance points established.

The closure of the second border checkpoint in Mae Sot is due to the risk, coupled with the inability of Myanmar officials to perform thei
r duties. Both sides hope for a swift reopening of the checkpoint, he added.

Source: Thai News Agency

Nonthaburi, A case of murder, dismemberment and throwing away parts in various places. In the Bang Bua Thong area of ??Nonthaburi Province, police recently issued arrest warrants for two Japanese nationals after arresting a young Thai man on suspicion of interrogation. Claims he was just driving the car to dump the body. Denied joining in the corpse cutting As for the deceased, a Japanese man, he was shot by a fellow countryman in his car.

The Investigation Commander of Provincial Region 1 and the Superintendent of Bang Bua Thong Police Station confirmed that they had detained Mr. Game, 34 years old, a Thai man suspected of being involved in a murder and dismemberment case. where human remains were found Inside Soi Allocation Swing 2, Bang Bua Thong District, Nonthaburi Province, on April 19th. Came to investigate at a safe house. Including bringing a white car that was found to have been driven into the area where the parts were found and had been parked for inspection.

A Thai man confesses to driving a J
apanese gang to murder and dismember a fellow countryman in Nonthaburi Province.

Initial inspection of the car, officials found clear blood stains. As for the investigation of the suspected Thai man Initially, they only admitted that they had been hired by three Japanese men to take them to a factory in the Phutthamonthon Sai 2 area. Along the way, the three men had an argument. And when you reach your destination The person in the back seat signaled for him to get out of the car. So he went out and stood and smoked a cigarette. before hearing the sound of 1 gunshot.

When they returned to the car, they found a Japanese man who was initially sitting in the passenger seat next to him had been shot in the head and died on the spot. Then two Japanese men were in the car. Bringing the dead body into the factory before coming out with several black bags and forced him to drive the car and take the black bags to throw away at various places Then we dispersed.

Charge “Game” with conspiring to hide and conceal corp
ses.

Initially, the police filed charges against Mr. Game. They worked together to conceal and destroy the corpse, including coordinating with the Immigration Bureau to quickly track down the two Japanese men who committed the crime. Initially, the issue of the murder was a matter of members of the Yakuza gang having conflicts of interest. Because the body parts found earlier had tattoos that were characteristic of the Yakuza gang.

Factory searched for evidence of Japanese man’s body being cut up

While finding other evidence according to the testimony of Mr. Game The person who claimed that he was only driving the car for the two Japanese male suspects, the police is in the process of coordinating forensics officers to inspect the factory based on Mr. Game’s testimony that the dead people were mutilated in the factory in the Phutthamonthon Sai 2 area.

A human skull was found with gunshot marks in the back.

As for finding additional parts of dead people in the forest area beside the road. This is the same
road where human remains were found in the early days. But it’s in a different alley. Initially it was found to be a dead end alley. There are a lot of silver and gold coins. At this point, black bag remnants were found scattered everywhere. It is expected that the gold coin may tear and snatch the bag. and dragged out human parts In the end, the search for officials found a jointed bone. On examination, it was suspected that it was the left shoulder blade.

In addition, a human skull was found in a condition similar to being cut. Around the back of the head, there was one bullet mark and another bullet of unknown size in the mouth. Inside the mouth, there were traces of fillings in several teeth. And on the skull there was a hair about 9 centimeters long stuck. Now all the pieces have been collected and sent for detailed examination.

Source: Thai News Agency

SK hynix Inc. said Wednesday it will ramp up production capacity of next-generation DRAMs in response to rising demand for artificial intelligence (AI) semiconductors.

Earlier in the day, the world’s second-largest memory chip maker decided in a board meeting to invest 5.3 trillion won (US$3.85 billion) to convert a new fab named M15X in Cheongju, approximately 140 kilometers south of Seoul, into a DRAM production base.

In 2022, the chipmaker said it would invest 15 trillion won over the next five years in the construction and equipment installation of the M15X fab, an expansion fab of M15. Construction began in October later that year, but it was suspended in April last year amid the chip downturn.

Construction of the M15X is expected to commence in earnest at the end of this month, with the aim of completion by November next year, SK hynix said in a statement, adding that the long-term investment would total more than 20 trillion won.

The company expected demand for advanced DRAMs, like HBM (High Bandw
idth Memory), a core component of high-performance computing and AI applications, to jump more than 60 percent annually. It also anticipated demand for general DRAMs to grow steadily driven by high-capacity DDR5 module products for servers.

SK hynix said it had closely monitored market conditions before deciding to resume construction.

Source: Yonhap News Agency

Samsung C andT Corp. on Wednesday reported its first-quarter net income of 822.1 billion won (US$600.5 million), up 9.3 percent from a year earlier.

The company said in a regulatory filing that operating profit for the January-March period rose 11.2 percent on-year to 712.3 billion won. Revenue increased 5.4 percent to 10.79 trillion won.

Source: Yonhap News Agency

One in 3 democracy experts viewed the promotion of democratic principles as South Korea’s most expected role in advancing democracy across the globe, a poll showed Wednesday.

According to the survey conducted by the Sejong Institute on 30 experts, 32 percent of the respondents expected South Korea to promote democratic values and norms.

“South Korea is seen as an ideal candidate for advocating democratic principles, sharing its experiences of transition from authoritarian rule to a vibrant democracy,” the institute said.

Another 24 percent of the respondents cited engaging in active regional and global diplomacy as South Korea’s most expected role, followed by 16 percent with support for civil society and grassroots movement.

Meanwhile, in the same survey, 30 percent of the respondents cited authoritarianism and political instability as a challenge to democracy in the Indo-Pacific, while another 23 percent replied “strategic rivalry and security issues across the Taiwan Strait.”

The institute stressed t
hat the “illiberal push” from countries like China, as well as historical disputes and shifting international alliances, contributed to tensions in the region and undermining democratic norms.

The survey was conducted during the Third Summit for Democracy hosted by Seoul from March 18-20 on the participants and other experts from around the globe to address current challenges to democracy, according to the institute.

Source: Yonhap News Agency

A South Korean nanosatellite was launched into orbit as part of the nation’s project to create a satellite constellation by 2027, officials said Wednesday.

The Earth observation satellite lifted off aboard Rocket Lab’s Electron rocket, according to the Ministry of Science and ICT.

The satellite, named NEONSAT-1, was the first among 11 nanosatellites to form a satellite constellation to monitor and take images of the Korean Peninsula and its surrounding regions.

Source: Yonhap News Agency

Ministry of Public Health, The Department of Disease Control issued a press conference to monitor the disease situation and health hazards that are problems. Highlight the issue of diseases and dangers found after the Songkran festival. Cadmium tailings problem and ammonia leaks in the factory Update on the COVID-19, influenza and dengue fever situation. Including the hot weather situation, watch out for heat stroke, along with advice on how to take care of yourself in the summer.

Dr. Jurai Wongsawat, highly qualified doctor Assistant Director General of the Department of Disease Control and Dr. Weerawat Manosutthi, a highly qualified doctor Spokesperson of the Department of Disease Control Participate in a press conference on the topic ‘Keep up with the disease and health hazard situation’ which are diseases that often occur during the summer. or other diseases that have an increased outbreak after the Songkran festival Including monitoring of potential health effects from cadmium waste. and ammonia leaks

C
admium residue is a heavy metal element that has a silvery-white color. It has the properties of being light, soft, and easily bent. and corrosion resistant Found mixed with other minerals such as zinc ore, lead or copper in zinc mining. Cadmium will be obtained as a result. And cadmium ore may be found in mining areas. Cadmium residue can also be found in paints mixed with houses or buildings. The dangers from cadmium can occur both acutely and chronically, especially the lungs, kidneys, and bones. Advice for the public in cases where cadmium waste is near areas. You should strictly refrain from entering the incident area. Organize your living environment by cleaning the area using a damp cloth. or a vacuum cleaner to reduce the spread of dust. Avoid eating food and water in at-risk areas. If inhaled, go to an open area immediately. fresh air Observe your own symptoms. If you experience any unusual symptoms, hurry to see a doctor and report the risk immediately.

Ammonia: In the case of an ammonia leak found
in an ice factory. Ammonia is commonly used in many industries. Ammonia is a colorless gas with a pungent odor if the concentration is high. Classified as a toxic substance and is harmful to various organs of the body such as the eyes, skin, and respiratory system. If touched or entered into the body, it will cause acute illness. When ammonia gas comes into contact with water, it causes a reaction. It has a corrosive effect on tissues and various linings of the body that contain water as a component. Causes patients to have eye pain, swollen eyes, watery eyes, dizziness, dizziness, vomiting, and skin irritation. Burning, itching on the skin, burns. If inhaled in large quantities, it can cause a burning nose and throat. Accidental ammonia leaks in Thailand. Most are caused by choosing equipment that is not suitable for use, damaged equipment such as leaky valves or broken gas pipes. An error occurred while storing or transporting ammonia. and lack of continuous maintenance

How to prevent ammonia gas leaks For
the public as follows: 1. Must keep an eye on abnormalities. If you see white smoke from the factory Please notify the relevant agencies immediately. 2. If an incident occurs, quickly evacuate in the upwind direction. and leave the incident area as quickly as possible 3. If the substance gets into the eyes or on the skin. Rinse with clean water. And immediately remove clothing contaminated with ammonia. 4. If you find an unconscious person, quickly move them to a safe place. Good ventilation and rushed to the hospital 5. People with congenital diseases related to the respiratory system Observe your own symptoms If you have more coughing Wheezing and have other abnormal symptoms You should immediately see a doctor.

Heat stroke: This disease is caused by the body being overheated to the point of affecting various systems. It is dangerous and can lead to death. The at-risk group is those who have to stay outdoors for a long time. In 2024, there were 30 reported deaths. People are asked to avoid being in areas w
ith continuous strong sunlight. Drink clean water often If you lose a lot of sweat, you should drink mineral salts. Don’t drink alcohol. Wear light-colored clothing that wicks heat well. And never leave anyone in a car parked in the sun. Cars parked in the sun without turning on the air conditioning The temperature can rise very quickly within 10-20 minutes.

COVID-19 disease after Songkran festival There is a trend of increased number of patients, 608 risk groups include the elderly. People with congenital disease Be careful. If you suspect you are sick, you should consult a doctor. In the past week (14-20 April), patients infected with COVID-19 were found. There were 1,004 people requiring hospital treatment, an average of 143 cases per day. More patients were found in Bangkok, surrounding areas, and tourist provinces. And found 292 patients with severe pneumonia, 101 were intubated, and 3 died. All the deceased were elderly people or had chronic diseases. Emphasize that people should continue to maintain s
trict personal hygiene. If going to a closed or crowded place You should wear a mask. And wash your hands often, especially in the 608 risk group if you need to enter an area with a large group of people. You should always wear a mask. And wash your hands often. If you are sick, go see a doctor immediately.

Influenza during this period continues to find patients. And infected people can be found in every age group. Since the beginning of the year, 128,156 patients have been found. It is recommended that the general public and at-risk groups include the elderly and those with underlying diseases. The influenza vaccine should be given once a year, emphasis is placed on the people. As with COVID-19, strict personal hygiene should be maintained. If going to a closed or crowded place You should wear a mask. and wash your hands often If you are sick, go see a doctor immediately.

Dengue fever: since the beginning of the year, 24,108 cases have been found. Most of the patients are children aged 5-14 years, and 22 d
eaths have been found. We ask the public to help survey and destroy Aedes mosquito breeding grounds according to the measure 3 Collect, Prevent 3 Diseases (disease dengue fever Chikungunya virus infection Zika virus disease (Zika virus) If you have symptoms of suspected dengue fever, such as a high fever Nausea, vomiting, stomach pain, rash, blood spots on the body. You should not buy medicine to take yourself. A safe antipyretic is paracetamol. NSAIDs such as ibuprofen, diclofenac, and aspirin should be avoided as well as combination medicines which may cause serious complications such as gastrointestinal bleeding and difficulty with treatment. treatment However, if you have taken fever reducing medicine or wiped yourself If the fever does not decrease within 1-2 days (from the day the fever started), you should see a doctor immediately.

Source: Thai News Agency