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Last update: 4 hours agoSamsung Strike Watch: Samsung Electronics’ wage talks with its union collapsed again, with the labor minister urging “dialogue” while the May 21 general strike risk grows—tens of thousands of chip workers could walk out, threatening major production disruption. Markets & FX: Seoul shares swung back late Wednesday, but the won slid sharply as Middle East uncertainty and hotter U.S. inflation lifted oil prices and dollar demand. US–China Summit Prep: Scott Bessent and China’s He Lifeng held last-minute agenda talks in South Korea ahead of Trump–Xi in Beijing, with deliverables likely to matter more than deep negotiations. Middle East Shipping Shock: Seoul’s foreign minister said it’s too early to pin blame for the Strait of Hormuz vessel strike, keeping multiple actors on the table. Korea–UAE AI Push: Korea and the UAE unveiled an AI & semiconductor alliance aimed at building next-gen data center infrastructure. KDI Outlook: Korea’s 2026 growth forecast was raised to 2.5%, still heavily tied to semiconductors. Overseas Banking Upgrade: New rules will let overseas Koreans authenticate power of attorney digitally for faster, safer domestic banking transactions.
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