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(LEAD) Trade talks with U.S. proceeding in 'most earnest, constructive' atmosphere: Seoul official
(ATTN: ADDS more info in paras 3, 10-14) By Song Sang-ho, Cho Joon-hyung and Park Sung-min WASHINGTON, Oct. 16 (Yonhap) -- A top policy aide to South Korean President Lee Jae Myung said Thursday that Seoul and Washington are engaging in trade...
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Seoul stocks extend gains late Thurs. morning on tech, auto rally
SEOUL, Oct. 16 (Yonhap) -- South Korean shares extended gains late Thursday morning, lifted by rallies in technology and automobile stocks amid lingering concerns over the fallout from escalating U.S.-China trade tensions. The benchmark Korea...
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Trade talks with US in 'most earnest, constructive' atmosphere: Seoul official
WASHINGTON — A top policy aide to South Korean President Lee Jae Myung said Thursday that Seoul and Washington are engaging in trade negotiations in the "most earnest and constructive" atmosphere to date, as they hash out details of Korea's $350...
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GA-ASI Selected to Support U.S. Navy CCA Design Effort
From General Atomics Aeronautical Systems Inc. SAN DIEGO – 17 October 2025 – General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) has been contracted by the U.S. Navy to develop conceptual designs for a Collaborative Combat Aircraft (CCA) to...
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Trade talks with U.S. proceeding in 'most earnest, constructive' atmosphere: Seoul official
By Song Sang-ho and Park Sung-min WASHINGTON, Oct. 16 (Yonhap) -- A top policy aide to South Korean President Lee Jae Myung said Thursday that Seoul and Washington are engaging in trade negotiations in the "most earnest and constructive"...
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Indonesia-South Korea boost ties in creative industry and music
Jakarta (ANTARA) - The Indonesian Ministry of Creative Economy has explored potential collaboration with the Korea Creative Content Agency (KOCCA), aiming to strengthen creative industry ties—particularly through business matchmaking in the music...
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More nuclear engineering scholars deployed abroad
MANILA Electric Co. (Meralco) on Thursday said that it had deployed more scholars abroad under a program established to boost Filipino expertise in nuclear engineering. Seven engineers from Meralco and its power generation arm, Meralco PowerGen...
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China sanctions South Korean shipbuilder over US trade probe cooperation
The headquarters of the Ministry of Commerce of the People’s Republic of China (Credit: Shutterstock/xcarrot_007) The country’s Ministry of Commerce said that the US investigation into the Chinese shipping industry endangers the country’s...
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The secrets behind the South Korean cosmetics boom: K-pop, Kardashians and churn
SEOUL — Jo Min-Su was working toward a computer science doctorate at one of South Korea’s best universities when he stumbled on his calling: building a better lip gloss. The 30-year-old sat near his booth at Seoul Beauty Week, pulled out a stick...
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Seoul shares open higher on tech, auto gains
Seoul shares opened higher Thursday, led by gains in technology and automobile stocks, set to head toward a fresh record high, despite lingering concerns over the potential fallout from escalating US-China trade tensions. The benchmark Korea...
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China Imposes Sanctions on 5 U.S. Subsidiaries of South Korean Shipbuilding Giant; Begins Port Fees on U.S. Vessels
China announced on Tuesday that it has imposed sanctions on five U.S.-based subsidiaries of Hanwha Ocean, one of South Korea’s largest shipbuilders, in retaliation for U.S. measures targeting China’s shipbuilding industry.اضافة اعلان In a...
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Palantir CEO Reportedly Holds 'Secret' Meetings With South Korean Conglomerates: 'Almost Military Discipline'
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Palantir Technologies Inc. (NASDAQ:PLTR) CEO Alex Karp reportedly held confidential meetings with top executives from major South Korean conglomerates to discuss AI strategy, as the software company bets on the growth of its platform. Secret AI...
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LG India notches up a market cap higher than its South Korean parent
A 50% surge in LG India’s share price on listing day has ascribed the home-appliance maker a market capitalisation higher than its parent in South Korea. After Hyundai, LG is set to become the second South Korean company to be listed in India....
Owner: Shobhana Bhartia
Seoul Signals Possible Overhaul of Property Taxes Amid Soaring Home Prices
Kim Yong-beom, presidential chief of staff for policy, speaks during an interview with financial YouTube channel 3PROTV, in this photo provided by the presidential office on Oct. 15, 2025. (Yonhap) SEOUL, Oct. 15 (Korea Bizwire) — South Korea’s...
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Solar, wind and electrification the ‘main tools’ to improve EU energy security – Ember
“Imported fossil fuels are no basis for a secure and affordable energy system—something Europe has learned the hard way,” said Dr Chris Rosslowe, Ember senior energy analyst and the lead author of today’s report. “Homegrown energy sources, such as...
Owner: Mark Osborne
Airbus to Launch R&D Center in Korea Encompassing Aviation, Aerospace, Defense Industries
Airbus, Europe’s largest aircraft manufacturer, is pushing to establish a research and development (R&D) center in Korea to enhance technological capabilities across the aviation, aerospace, and defense industries. The company plans to create a...
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Chaebol Versus Capitol: Shaking Down Seoul for Dollars
Washington wants Seoul to write a big check in exchange for lower tariffs. After not getting its way, the United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) arrested hundreds of Korean workers at Hyundai-LG’s Georgia battery site—a...
Owner: Atul Singh
Seoul’s alleys come alive with autumn festivals celebrating local culture and creativity
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(Photo courtesy of haps Magazine Korea) Seoul’s neighborhoods are transforming into vibrant cultural stages this fall as the city hosts a series of local brand festivals across eight unique commercial districts from October through November. These...
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South Korea flags Hyundai US investment amid trade tensions
On the Dash: Hyundai’s $11.6 billion U.S. investment plan drew concern from Seoul due to ongoing U.S.-South Korea tariff talks. The timing of the investment follows a Georgia factory raid and could weaken South Korea’s negotiating position....
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Samsung Halts Galaxy S24 One UI 8 Update in Korea Over Bugs
Samsung’s decision to halt the rollout of its One UI 8 update for the Galaxy S24 series in South Korea has sent ripples through the smartphone industry, highlighting the challenges tech giants face in deploying major software updates amid rising...