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Rebuilding U.S. Ammunition Capacity: Closing Gaps in America’s Energetics Industry
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Defense News Security News Army Recognition
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Commercially operated, vertically integrated facilities could strengthen U.S. capacity, and South Korea’s experience proves the model works. America is moving to expand ammunition production in a tighter, more contested security environment. The...
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China sanctions five U.S. units of South Korean shipbuilder Hanwha Ocean over probe by Washington
HONG KONG — China’s Commerce Ministry said Tuesday it was banning dealings by Chinese companies with five subsidiaries of South Korean shipbuilder Hanwha Ocean in the latest swipe by Beijing at U.S. President Donald Trump’s effort to rebuild the...
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Seoul Aims to Repatriate Around 60 Koreans Arrested in Cambodia by Weekend
Photo : YONHAP News National Security Advisor Wi Sung-lac said Wednesday that the government is working to repatriate about 60 Korean nationals detained in Cambodia for alleged involvement in scam operations, with the goal of bringing them home by...
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Seoul ADEX to showcase latest technologies in air, defense and space sectors
Published: 15 Oct. 2025, 13:20 Guests gather at Seoul ADEX 2023 held at Seoul Airport in Seongnam, Gyeonggi. [Seoul ADEX] The Seoul International Aerospace & Defense Exhibition (Seoul ADEX) 2025 will be held over eight days from Oct. 17 to 24. The...
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New regulations target rising home prices in Seoul
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Donga Ilbo
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The government has designated all of Seoul and 12 areas in Gyeonggi Province as regulatory zones, sharply reducing mortgage limits for apartment purchases. This is the Lee Jae-myung administration’s third major housing measure since his June 3...
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‘Delusion’ production denies rumors of canceled China shoot
The production company for Disney+’s upcoming original series “Delusion” denied reports that filming was abruptly canceled in China due to local circumstances. An official from Showbox, which is producing the series, said Wednesday, “The filming...
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Binance Poised for South Korea Reentry as Oversight Softens
TL;DR Binance could regain full access to South Korean traders by late 2025 after the Financial Intelligence Unit resumes reviewing its controlling stake in Gopax. The US $4.3 billion settlement with American regulators has eased compliance...
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China sanctions 5 US subsidiaries of South Korea’s Hanwha Ocean
Beijing (Brussels Morning Newspaper) – Beijing imposed sanctions on 5 U.S. subsidiaries of South Korean shipbuilder Hanwha Ocean on Tuesday, accusing them of backing a US government probe into the shipping industry, amid ongoing trade tensions...
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Mearsheimer’s ‘optimism’ and South Korea’s dilemma
The World Knowledge Forum was held on October 10, 2025, in Seoul. One of the headline speakers on the panel “The Future of the Global Geoeconomic Order” was political scientist John Mearsheimer, known worldwide as a leading realist thinker. His...
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Maritime Front Opens in U.S.–China Trade War as Both Nations Impose Port Fees on Shipping Lines
The U.S. and China have escalated their trade conflict to the maritime sector, launching reciprocal port fees on vessels operating between the two countries. The move marks a significant expansion of the trade war, with global shipping firms now...
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Seoul Design Week defines the city's aesthetic with over 70 trendy brands
Published: 15 Oct. 2025, 13:53 Updated: 15 Oct. 2025, 13:56 Visitors to the 12th Seoul Design Week browse through exhibitions at the Dongdaemun Design Plaza in Jung District, central Seoul, on Wednesday.[NEWS1] “Design is identity,” Seoul Mayor Oh...
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LG Electronics India’s stellar 50% premium listing: $13 billion giant more valuable than South Korean parent! Top 5 takeaways
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The Times of India
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LG IPO performance stands as the most impressive among Indian offerings exceeding one billion dollars since 2021. (AI image) LG Electronics India on Tuesday had a stellar listing on the stock exchanges NSE and BSE, debuting at a whopping premium...
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Binance's acquisition of GOPAX returns to South Korea’s FIU agenda
The Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU) in South Korea has resumed reviewing GOPAX’s executive change report nearly two and a half years after Binance acquired a 67% stake in the firm. Local financial authorities have been cautious in accepting the...
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Ford Forced To Idle SUV Production To Protect F-150 Profits
Ford has temporarily halted production of the Expedition and its twin, the Lincoln Navigator, after a massive fire crippled a major aluminum supplier in upstate New York. According to an internal memo viewed by The Wall Street Journal, production...
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China sanctions 5 US units of South Korean shipbuilder Hanwha Ocean over probe by Washington (Business)
China’s Commerce Ministry said Tuesday it was banning dealings by Chinese companies with five subsidiaries of South Korean shipbuilder Hanwha Ocean in the latest swipe by Beijing at U.S. President Donald Trump's effort to rebuild the industry in...
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India initiates probe into rising imports of non-phthalate plasticizers from South Korea
New Delhi, Oct 14 (PTI) India has initiated a probe to ascertain if a significant spurt in imports of a chemical, used in the plastic industry, from South Korea is impacting the domestic producers. A complaint regarding this has been filed under...
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Binance Edges Closer to South Korea Return as FIU Resumes GOPAX Review
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Yahoo Finance
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Binance çould return to South Korea. | Credit: CCN. Key Takeaways Binance could re-enter South Korea as the FIU resumes its review of the stalled GOPAX acquisition. The 2023 deal had been frozen due to Binance’s U.S. legal battles, now largely...
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Europe to India and LPGA to South Korea, PGA Tour Champions begins postseason
European Tour DP WORLD INDIA CHAMPIONSHIP Site: New Delhi, India. Course: Delhi GC. Yardage: 6,912. Par: 72. Prize money: $4… European Tour DP WORLD INDIA CHAMPIONSHIP Site: New Delhi, India. Course: Delhi GC. Yardage: 6,912. Par: 72. Prize money:...
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Accused of supporting US investigation: China sanctions five US units of South Korean ship giant Hanwha
China imposed sanctions on five American subsidiaries of South Korean shipbuilder Hanwha Ocean on Tuesday, accusing them of supporting a US government investigation into the shipping industry, as tit-for-tat port fees took effect. The United...
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Industry minister to visit U.S. this week for follow-up negotiations on tariff deal
Published: 15 Oct. 2025, 14:46 Industry Minister Kim Jung-kwan speaks at a parliamentary audit session held at the National Assembly in western Seoul on Oct. 13. [NEWS1] Industry Minister Kim Jung-kwan will visit Washington this week to hold...
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