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Exclusive | South Korea Nears Agreement on Billions in U.S. Investments, a Win for Trump
South Korea nears a major investment agreement with the United States, marking a significant win for Trump.
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Movie Review: The Korean thriller ‘Hope’ is a creature feature to the tilt
South Korean sci-fi thriller 'Hope' emerges as a major cinematic talking point across entertainment coverage.
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Macron Calls on YouTube to Finance Content, Warns of Threat to Culture
France and South Korea pledge closer ties and major audiovisual investments during a Paris summit.
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Philippines' Teodoro says China could exploit cuts in US-South Korean exercises
Philippine Defense Chief Teodoro clashes with China at a Seoul security forum over regional stability and military exercises.
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Young iPhone users are flocking to Galaxy Z Fold 8 in record numbers
Young iPhone users are switching to Samsung's Galaxy Z Fold 8 in record numbers ahead of competing releases.
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The Film Industry Is Worried About Survival. France Wants to Save the Day.
France and South Korea pledge $1.16 billion to protect global screen industries as President Macron warns of social media's impact on cinema.
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Weverse Notifies Users Of Data Leak
HYBE's Weverse fan platform is responding to a significant data breach impacting over 400,000 users and exposing sensitive payment and account information.
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North Korea adds its 2nd naval destroyer as US, South Korea and Japan hold military exercise
North Korea has commissioned its second naval destroyer amidst a joint military exercise involving the United States, South Korea, and Japan.
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South Korea exports surpass full-year record, hit $709.4 billion YTD
South Korea's year-to-date exports have hit $709.4 billion, positioning the nation to potentially become the fourth country to reach $1 trillion in annual exports.
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South Korea proposes record $597 billion 2027 budget to supercharge AI investment
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'Moonies' church leader jailed for two years over bribery offences
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South Korea’s Unification Church leader Hak Ja Han sentenced to 2 years for corruption
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'Moonies' Leader Is Going to Prison
The leader of the Unification Church has been sentenced to two years in prison by a South Korean court for corruption and bribery.
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We Tested a Smartphone Smuggled From North Korea
Analysis of a smuggled North Korean smartphone reveals integrated surveillance tools and aggressive censorship of terms related to South Korea.
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South Korea's Lee calls for greater police accountability after Jeju missing-person cases
South Korean political leaders are pushing for systemic police reform and increased accountability following missing-person cases in Jeju.
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Is my kimchi safe? China formaldehyde cabbage scandal puts Korea on alert
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U.S. withdraws from military exercises with South Korea set for next month
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Trump's Kim gambit deepens doubts over US reliability at a key moment for Asia
The United States has cancelled joint Marine drills with South Korea, sparking concerns over US reliability in Asia amid conflict with Iran.
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Roche pens $2.5B pact for Hanmi’s clinical-stage obesity drug targeting less-explored mechanism
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U.S. Marines Cancel Drill With South Korea, Citing Iran War Demands
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Samsung Electronics shares fall after shareholder return announcement
Samsung Electronics shares declined following the company's announcement of a massive shareholder return plan worth up to $80 billion.
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Pence denies that Iran war hurting Ukraine by depleting US stockpiles
Former VP Mike Pence argues that halting ballistic attacks in Ukraine is key to defeating Vladimir Putin, as Kyiv seeks advanced air defense systems.
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Zelenskyy asked for more Patriot missiles, Pence says
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Korean Traders Chase 40% Coupons as Risk Appetite Survives Rout
South Korean retail investors are aggressively targeting U.S. markets, chasing 40% coupons and chip ETFs despite broader market volatility.
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The Iran war is pushing U.S. allies and rivals to a risky new frontier for global trade: The Arctic
Global powers are shifting trade toward the Arctic to bypass instability caused by the Iran war, with China, South Korea, and India leading the push.
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South Korea ship to test Arctic commercial route amid Western concerns
South Korea is dispatching its first container ship through an Arctic route to Europe, drawing Western concerns.
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Why Chinese foreign minister’s trip to South Korea ‘dealt a low blow’ to Seoul
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi's recent visit to Seoul has sparked debate over its impact on Korean Peninsula diplomacy and South Korean interests.
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US, South Korean militaries wrap up drill early, a day after North Korea’s missile barrage
US and South Korean militaries ended joint drills early following a North Korean missile barrage and subsequent cancellations of marine exercises.
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Trump’s South Korea Social Post Poses Risks for the United States
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Pokémon Pokopia Expansion Pass Getting Packaged Download Release
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China considering summit with Seoul in November, South Korean foreign ministry says
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North Korea dismisses Donald Trump’s overture
North Korea dismisses Donald Trump's overture as the administration scales back joint exercises with South Korea.
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‘Tit for tat’: Why is Trump cosying up to North Korea’s Kim Jong Un again?
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World shares mostly decline, hit by heavy selling of AI-related shares
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Gulf Oil Giants Push to Expand Overseas Stockpiles as Iran War Drags On
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South Korean and US militaries shorten drills by about half after Trump ordered a reduction
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Asian stocks tumble as chip rout, bond yields hammer South Korea and Japan markets
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South Korea’s KOSPI briefly halts trade after 5% slide as SK Hynix, Samsung tumble
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Seoul, Washington to halve joint drills as Trump reportedly seeks summit with North Korea's Kim
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China's Foreign Minister Wang Yi to visit South Korea from August 19-20
China's Foreign Minister Wang Yi is scheduled to visit South Korea for two days starting August 19.
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South Korea president stresses US alliance as many baffled by Trump order to cut exercises
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South Korea must brace for ‘worst-case scenario,’ President Lee says, as Trump cuts military drills
President Lee urges South Korea to prepare for a worst-case scenario as Trump orders joint military drills cut short.
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Facing Quagmire in Iran, Trump Turns to a Familiar Face: North Korea’s Kim Jong-un
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Fact check: Every single part of this Trump story about South Korea is wrong
Donald Trump's decision to reduce military drills with South Korea in favor of North Korean relations is sparking security concerns across Asia.
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‘Not the way it works’: Korea’s miscalculation on trade may cost them on security
Recent moves by Donald Trump regarding South Korea have sparked intense debate over trade miscalculations and their impact on regional security.
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Trump Just Dealt a Huge Blow to America’s Standing in the World
Lagging South Korean investment pledges are creating tension and impacting the security relationship between the United States and South Korea.
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Trump Just Took a Wild Stance on North Korea
Former President Trump has ordered a reduction in military exercises with South Korea following a dispute over Iran's denuclearization efforts.
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Trump’s move to gut South Korea alliance is ‘inane, haphazard decision’, lawmakers say
Lawmakers criticize Trump's move to gut the South Korea alliance as inane and haphazard amid reports of overtures from North Korea's Kim.
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South Korea landslide kills one as heavy rains sweep southern areas, media reports
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Trump’s Overture to Kim Jong-un Strains Alliance With South Korea
Recent coverage examines how a directive to scale back military exercises affects ties with South Korea.
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Trump orders Pentagon to scale back joint exercises with South Korea
President Trump has ordered the Pentagon to reduce joint military exercises with South Korea, citing his relationship with Kim Jong-un and anger over Iran.
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Trump says US to scale back military drills with South Korea after it stayed out of Iran war
President Trump has ordered the Pentagon to scale back joint military exercises with South Korea following the nation's decision to stay out of the Iran war.
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South Korea fired warning shots after North Korean soldiers crossed demarcation line, Yonhap says
South Korean forces fired warning shots after North Korean soldiers breached the Military Demarcation Line, marking a rare border incident.
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Takaichi drops ‘remorse’ in her first war memorial address
Japanese Minister Takaichi's visit to a war dead shrine sparks diplomatic tension with China and South Korea.
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NBA YoungBoy, Now Living in Korea, Reveals Heart Condition and Says He Has One More Tour in Him
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Baton Rouge native rapper NBA Youngboy says he is permanently moving to South Korea
Baton Rouge rapper NBA Youngboy reveals plans for a permanent move to South Korea following a presidential pardon.
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South Korea's Kospi swings from bear to bull-market territory in just over a month on AI trade
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North Korea Arms Russia, South Korea Says No to Ukraine Weapons
Recent coverage examines North Korea supplying arms to Russia alongside South Korea declining to provide weapons to Ukraine.
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North Korea fires missile ahead of major US-South Korea drills
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South Korea’s Hanwha Makes $1 Billion Push Into U.S. Naval Shipbuilding
South Korean defense giant Hanwha is attempting a major expansion into the U.S. naval sector via a $1.2 billion bid for Austal USA.