Hundreds of global luminaries, including a score of ambassadors from foreign missions and embassies, as well as lawmakers and political leaders, influential figures, experts from various fields, journalists, and other distinguished guests, gathered to celebrate its inaugural step toward becoming Asia's leading news hub.
Expressing his ambitious vision for the future, he pledged to fulfill AJP's mission of establishing itself as a beacon for Asia's most reliable and trustworthy news sources, upholding truth through "unbiased news reporting by Asians, for Asians, and of Asians" in an era swamped by floods of fake news and misinformation.
Pointing out the ongoing global challenges such as divisions, inequalities, and regional conflicts and tensions, he stressed the need for "fresh approaches."
"This is why AJP exists - to foster unity, peace, and prosperity through journalism that champions truth, fairness, and integrity," Kwak said.
Kim Sang-hoon from the ruling People Power Party (PPP) called for AJP to help support South Korean businesses in making inroads into the global market, while Jin Seong-jun from the Democratic Party (DP) said he is confident that AJP will successfully play its role as a voice for Asia.
Seoul Mayor Oh Se-hoon, Lee Jae-myung, the DP's leader, and several other lawmakers and politicians including Kim Gi-hyeon from the PPP and Jung Myung-geun, the mayor of Hwaseong in Gyeonggi Province, sent their written messages to congratulate AJP on its new journey. Governor of Gyeonggi Province Kim Dong-yeon sent a congratulatory video message.
About an hour before the event's opening, pre-lecture sessions also drew great attention from participants, offering insights into the revolutionary forces of cutting-edge technologies such as artificial intelligence (AI) and virtual reality, as well as the global impact of K-pop.
Lee Jung-soo, CEO of Flitto, a platform providing real-time translation services in over 25 different languages, received a warm round of applause as he took the stage as the first lecturer of the day. He discussed how AI has dramatically transformed its services, allowing its users to communicate without language barriers. Despite some remaining challenges, he looked forward to even more exciting opportunities ahead.
Kim Kwang-jib, CEO of the AI-specialized startup Studio Meta-K, also gave lucid explanations about ongoing trends in AI-generated or AI-assisted works and creations using virtual reality, which are expanding into diverse fields with limitless possibilities in a cost-effective manner.
Kim's eye-opening lecture on innovative future technologies was followed by Park Sung-jin, CEO of the World K-Pop Center. Park, who has extensive experience nurturing idol groups, shared his vision for further propelling K-pop's global success.
Based in Seoul, AJP, an affiliate of Aju News Corporation, is dedicated to delivering both global and local news from Asia’s perspective, serving as Asia's voice to readers around the world. It aims to keep readers informed with accurate and up-to-the-minutes news stories, providing comprehensive coverage of current events and phenomena along with in-depth analysis, in partnership with major news organizations across Asia, home to over 4.6 billion people in around 49 countries, accounting for more than half of the global population.
AJP has already agreed to form partnerships with various news agencies from Asian countries including China, Japan, and Viet Nam, and is also currently in discussions with several other media agencies including those from Middle Eastern countries and the U.S.
Beyond geographical and cultural boundaries, AJP is ready to embrace both opportunities and challenges in an AI-driven era, serving as a multi-platform outlet that interact with global readers by delivering invaluable stories and diverse projects that reflect Asian values along with its rich heritage and culture.
Among them are awards ceremonies recognizing individuals or organizations for their devotion and contribution to society, film festivals, short-form video contests, tourism expos and educational fairs for study-abroad programs.
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