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...

No more Samsung Galaxy S26 Edge means end of slim phones? Here’s what the future holds for iPhone Air

If you were excited to see future premium phones focus on a slim body, the news doesn’t seem good. The iPhone Air isn’t doing well in terms of sales, which has apparently led Apple to cut down on the production targets. In South Korea, however,...

Palantir CEO Reportedly Holds 'Secret' Meetings With South Korean Conglomerates: 'Almost Military Discipline'

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...

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...

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....

Trump Acknowledges China Tariff Limits, Prepares For Xi Meeting

Home China Trump Acknowledges China Tariff Limits, Prepares For Xi Meeting Trump also confirmed he would meet with Chinese President Xi Jinping in two weeks in South Korea and expressed admiration for the Chinese leader. US President Donald Trump...

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....

(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...

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...

A greenhouse empire: Inside Mexico’s booming protected agriculture industry

Mexico’s agricultural landscape is undergoing a profound transformation. The rise of Protected Agriculture (PA) — including greenhouses, shade houses and plastic tunnels — has turned what was once a niche segment into a booming industry. Today,...

► Embraer and Mahindra Group forge strategic alliance to introduce the C-390 Millennium to India

New Delhi, October 17, 2025 – In a bold step towards India’s Atmanirbhar Bharat[1] vision, Embraer Defense & Security and Mahindra Group, have signed a landmark Strategic Cooperation Agreement (SCA) to advance the C-390 Millennium solution for the...

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"...

US-China Trade Tensions: Donald Trump Reaffirms To Meet Xi Jinping in Soth Korea in ‘Couple of Weeks’

Washington, October 18: US President Donald Trump has reaffirmed that he will meet with Chinese President Xi Jinping in South Korea "in a couple of weeks," as Korea is set to host the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) summit slated to begin...

South Korea’s new climate minister casts fresh uncertainty over nuclear policy

South Korea’s new climate minister Kim Sung-hwan has reignited debate over the country’s nuclear policy, saying the country should use nuclear power as a form of “supplementary energy source”, a remark that appears to diverge from President Lee...

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...

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...

Mexico is now the leading exporter of electric vehicles to the US, surpassing Japan and South Korea 

Mexico has become the leading exporter of electric vehicles to the United States, surpassing automotive giants such as Japan and South Korea, according to the third EvolvX Mexico Mobility Report conducted by Latam Mobility. The report, presented...

South Korea to revive foundation supporting suspended inter-Korean factory complex

The South Korean government plans to reinstate a now-defunct foundation supporting the Kaesong Industrial Complex as part of its efforts to reopen the suspended inter-Korean factory zone in the North Korean border town of Kaesong, Unification...

Seoul’s alleys come alive with autumn festivals celebrating local culture and creativity

(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...

Hanwha, Samsung Set for Fierce Playoff Showdown Starting on October 17

DAEJEON, South Korea — The Hanwha Eagles and the Samsung Lions will begin their playoff matchup in the 2025 Shinhan SOL Bank KBO Playoff on October 17 at Hanwha Life Ball Park. This marks the first postseason face-off between the two teams in 18...