China Chip Industry

U.S. Tightens Sanctions on China’s Chip Industry: Implications for Korean and Global Manufacturers

The United States has introduced sweeping new sanctions targeting China’s chip industry, escalating its technological rivalry with Beijing. Announced on Monday by the U.S. Department of Commerce's Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS), these measures focus on advanced semiconductor technologies,...
Russian Defence Minister Andrei Belousov-North Korean leader Kim Jong Un

North Korea and Russian Defense Minister Seek Closer Military Ties to Counter U.S. Influence

Russian Defence Minister Andrei Belousov met with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un to discuss bolstering military cooperation between their two countries. The meeting, which took place on Friday, Nov. 29, was highlighted in a statement by North Korea's state...
South Korea Long-range Surface-to-Air Missile (L-SAM)

South Korea Unveils Advanced Long-Range Air Defense System, L-SAM, Amid Heightened Tensions with North Korea

South Korea has achieved a significant milestone in its national defense strategy by completing the development of the Long-range Surface-to-Air Missile (L-SAM), a cutting-edge air defense system designed to counter North Korea’s growing ballistic missile and nuclear threats. The breakthrough,...
South Korean Air Force F-35A fighter jets

South Korea Scrambles Fighter Jets as Chinese and Russian Aircraft Enter Air Defense Zone

South Korea's military responded with heightened vigilance on Friday as five Chinese and six Russian military aircraft intruded into its Air Defense Identification Zone (KADIZ). Though the aircraft did not breach South Korean airspace, their presence in the strategically significant...
South Korea Battles Severe Snowstorm

South Korea Battles Severe Snowstorm: Flights Canceled, Lives Lost, and Disruptions Widespread

South Korea is reeling from an unseasonably intense snowstorm that battered the country for a second consecutive day on Thursday, leaving a trail of disruptions, casualties, and significant economic implications. With flights grounded, transportation paralyzed, and lives lost, the nation...
Pony AI Inc.

Pony AI Looks Beyond U.S. Amid Geopolitical Tensions

Pony AI Inc., a leading autonomous-driving technology company, is pivoting its focus towards diversifying its supply chain and targeting international markets beyond the United States. This strategic shift, announced by CEO James Peng, comes amid escalating geopolitical tensions between Beijing...
Bank of Korea, Central Bank, South Korea

Bank of Korea (BOK) Surprises Markets with Back-to-Back Interest Rate Cut

The Bank of Korea (BOK) cut its seven-day repurchase rate by a quarter percentage point to 3% on Thursday, marking its second consecutive rate reduction in less than two months. The unexpected decision came alongside a downgraded economic growth forecast...
South Korea central bank

South Korea’s Central Bank Cuts Interest Rate Amid Slower Growth Forecast

South Korea's central bank lowered its benchmark interest rate on Thursday for the second consecutive month. The Bank of Korea (BOK) cut its policy rate by 0.25 percentage points to 3%, signaling a shift towards more accommodative monetary policies in...
South Korea Protest

South Koreans Resist Arms Support for Ukraine Amid Rising International Pressure

South Korea remains deeply divided over the prospect of directly supplying arms to Ukraine, even as international calls intensify following reports of North Korean troops bolstering Russia’s war efforts. Recent surveys reveal significant public opposition to such military aid, placing...
Hyundai Motor

Hyundai Motor Announces $715.79 Million Share Buyback Program

Hyundai Motor Company announced on Wednesday that it will initiate a significant share buyback program worth 1 trillion won (approximately $715.79 million). The program will begin on Thursday and is slated to run over the course of three months, according...
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