China sanctions 5 US units of South Korean shipbuilder Hanwha Ocean over probe by Washington

HONG KONG (AP) — China’s Commerce Ministry said Tuesday it was banning dealings by Chinese companies with five subsidiaries of South Korean shipbuilder Hanwha Ocean. The ministry announced Tuesday that it was also investigating a probe by...

LG Electronics India eclipses South Korean parent in blockbuster $13 billion trading debut

LG Electronics India surged 50.4 per cent in its trading debut on Tuesday and notched a valuation of $13.07 billion, eclipsing its South Korean parent's market capitalisation, as investors piled into the country's most bid-for IPO since 2008....

LG Electronics India soars 50% in blockbuster market debut, eclipses South Korean parent

Reuters -LG Electronics India surged 50.4 per cent in its trading debut on Tuesday and valued the company at $13.07 billion, eclipsing its South Korean parent's market capitalisation, as investors piled into the country's most bid-for IPO since...

China-US shipping dispute deepens as Beijing sanctions arms of South Korean giant

Beijing has announced sanctions against a US ally over its alleged role in constraining China’s maritime and shipbuilding industries – marking an escalation in tensions in the strategic sector. The move came as Washington enforced port fees...

‘Hope he’s alive’: South Korean on debt-repayment trip missing in Cambodia

As South Korean authorities continue investigating the recent death of a 22-year-old student in Cambodia, another case has emerged, this time involving a man in his 30s from Daegu who disappeared shortly after arriving in the Southeast Asian...

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...

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...

PepsiCo accelerator fuels food industry growth with real-world pilots

The GHAC APAC 2025 edition recently announced this year’s winning start-up, Beijing AIForce Technology at a ceremony in Shanghai, China. The firm pulled ahead from among 10 finallists across Australia, China, Indonesia, Singapore, and South Korea...

China sanctions 5 US units of South Korean shipbuilder Hanwha Ocean over probe by...

The U.S. Trade Representative launched the Section 301 trade investigation in April 2024. It determined that China's strength in the industry was a burden to U.S. businesses. International shipping and shipbuilding have become a recent focus of...

The 2026 Kia Sorento Hybrid: A Quiet Revolution on Route 26

HOLLYWOOD, Ark--The road to Delight, Arkansas, is as serene as its name suggests. Winding through lush, rolling hills, Highway 26 was the perfect proving ground for the 2026 Kia Sorento Hybrid--a vehicle that embodies a quiet but tectonic shift in...

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...

South Korea vs Paraguay Prediction and Betting Tips | October 14th 2025

South Korea will face Paraguay at the Seoul World Cup Stadium on Tuesday in a friendly clash between the two nations. The home side have qualified for the FIFA World Cup in North America next year and are currently playing a series of friendlies...

South Korea Issues Urgent Evacuation Alerts Amid Unannounced North Korean Dam Release

Seoul, October 12, 2025 – In a move that has reignited longstanding tensions along the heavily fortified inter-Korean border, South Korean authorities issued evacuation alerts early Sunday morning after detecting signs of unannounced water...

Korea progression: the couple bringing a slice of Seoul to a Bristol suburb

Tesco might stock gochujang these days, but Britain’s grasp of Korean cuisine remains superficial at best. Dongnae’s menu proves the point. The food is exceptional, but will be largely unfamiliar to anyone that hasn’t been to Korea or to one of...

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...

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...

President of Turkmenistan Meets with Head of Daewoo Engineering & Construction Co., Ltd

On October 15, 2025, President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov held a meeting with the Chairman of the Board of the South Korean company “Daewoo Engineering & Construction Co., Ltd,” Jung Won-ju. During the conversation, Jung Won-ju noted...

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...

Trump on track to meet with Xi in South Korea: Bessent

WASHINGTON (Reuters) -- U.S. President Donald Trump remains on track to meet Chinese leader Xi Jinping in South Korea in late October as the two sides try to de-escalate tensions over tariff threats and export controls, U.S. Treasury Secretary...

Veteran feeds off family's energy to take LPGA lead near hometown

By Yoo Jee-ho SEOUL, Oct. 16 (Yonhap) -- After grabbing the opening-round lead at the LPGA tournament being held near her hometown Thursday, South Korean veteran Kim Sei-young said she fed off the energy provided by her family members in...