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Hyundai Motor and Kia have entered a new era, surpassing a combined sales of about 225 billion USD. Despite a temporary lull in electric vehicle demand, both automakers delivered robust performance. Their success stems from a strategic focus on high-

President Donald Trump's recent comments on potential tariff negotiations with South Korea and his apparent acceptance of a weaker dollar have pushed the global foreign exchange market into a dollar-weakening phase. Consequently, the dollar-won excha

A recent analysis shows that even a small tax on sugar-sweetened beverages can significantly reduce obesity-related healthcare costs and help narrow health disparities. Simulations suggest that implementing a sugar-sweetened beverage tax in Californi

The Federal Reserve (Fed) kept its benchmark interest rate unchanged at its first Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meeting of the year. This pause was widely anticipated, and experts predict it will have minimal impact on the Bank of Korea's mone

Fed Holds at 3.50%–3.75%: Markets Care Less About Rates and More About Who Replaces Powell in May 2026

The Coupang crisis, which originated from a massive data breach, has escalated into a U.S.-Korea trade dispute involving potential retaliatory tariffs. As a result, the ongoing class-action lawsuit against Coupang in the U.S. has become a critical fo

Coupang's Data Breach Fallout Hits Trade Politics: $514M Investor Loss Claim, 25% Tariff Talk, and a U.S. Class-Action Collision

Lee Chan Jin, Chairman of the Financial Supervisory Service, reported assets totaling 38.5 billion KRW (approximately 28.88 million USD), ranking him second among public officials in terms of wealth. His personal assets include 26.7 billion KRW (appr

Top South Korea Regulator’s $28.9M Fortune: $20M in Cash, Plus Tesla and Apple on the Side

LS Electric announced on Friday that it will participate in DISTRIBUTECH 2026, scheduled for February 3-5 at the San Diego Convention Center.This North American premier power transmission and distribution event will host over 700 global energy and po

Unlocking the Future: LS Electric's Innovative DC Power Solutions at DISTRIBUTECH 2026

On Thursday, amid escalating trade tensions between the United States and South Korea following President Donald Trump's announcement of tariff hikes, South Korea's Minister of Trade, Industry, and Energy, Kim Jong Kwan, visited Washington, D.C. to m

South Korea Scrambles to Washington: Trump’s 25% Tariff Threat Forces Emergency Trade Talks

The Blue House addressed the U.S. Treasury's decision to re-designate South Korea as a currency monitoring country on Friday. Officials stated that the Treasury's report reaffirmed that the recent won depreciation doesn't align with South Korea's eco

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The North Korean Workers' Party's official newspaper, Rodong Sinmun, recently spotlighted the transformative impact on residents living in the filming location of last year's hit 22-episode series, The New Spring of Baekhakbeol. The publication repor

Estrella Engineering, a civilian drone company under joint military and police investigation for allegedly sending unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) to North Korea, has been found to have promoted its drone deliveries to the South Korean military durin

North Korea recently conducted a virtual Agricultural Summary Meeting to review its agricultural achievements from the previous year.The Workers' Party's official newspaper, Rodong Sinmun, reported on Thursdau that the 2025 Agricultural Summary Meeti

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A Russian travel agency specializing in North Korean tours recently released an exclusive peek inside a smartphone factory in the secretive nation. This intriguing glimpse seems designed to captivate potential Russian tourists and boost interest in N

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On Thursday, Kim Jong Un, the General Secretary of North Korea's Workers' Party, attended the groundbreaking ceremony for the first local industrial factory of the year. He unveiled plans to construct factories, healthcare facilities, and comprehensi

PROPAGANDA OVER PROTEIN: Kim Prioritizes "Symbolic" Buildings As Millions Face Endless Deprivation

North Korea convened a meeting of the Central Committee headquarters to select representatives for the upcoming 9th Party Congress. This move indicates an acceleration in preparations for the imminent party gathering.The party's official newspaper, R

North Korea's 9th Party Congress: Key Delegate Selections and What It Means for February 2026

ezCaretech, the leading digital healthcare company in South Korea, is ramping up its expansion into the Middle East, with Saudi Arabia as its primary target. The firm aims to boost its competitiveness by consistently implementing marketing strategies

As investigations continue into the graduate student suspected of flying drones to North Korea, it has come to light that the South Korean military provided funding for media operations to this individual. Authorities are now scrutinizing whether the

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North Korea emphasized that workers must become true servants of the people, calling for selfless devotion and adherence to party principles. They also reported on seating ordinary workers, including labor innovators, in central positions at the 2024

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On Wednesday, during a session of the National Assembly's Foreign Affairs and Unification Committee, lawmakers engaged in a heated debate over who was responsible for President Donald Trump's sudden announcement of increased tariffs on South Korea.Th

China has begun relocating a maritime management platform it illegally installed in the Korea-China Provisional Measures Zone (PMZ) in the West Sea. On Wednesday, the U.S. think tank Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) confirmed the

North Korea conducted test firings of an upgraded large-caliber multiple rocket launcher system, incorporating new technology, under the direct supervision of Kim Jong Un, General Secretary of the Workers' Party.On Wednesday, the front page of Rodong

GENESIS OF DOOM: 12-Year-Old Ju Ae Joins Kim Jong Un In Launching "Strategic Deterrence" Firepower

On Monday, Elbridge Colby, U.S. Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for Policy, commended South Korea as an exemplary ally, stating that South Korea demonstrates its commitment to playing a leading role in the defense of the Korean Peninsula by bol

U.S. Defense Official Calls South Korea a 'Model Ally'—What This Means for Regional Security in 2026

Hyundai Motor and Kia are poised to surpass a combined revenue of 300 trillion KRW (about 207 billion USD) last year, setting a new record for their highest performance to date. However, the impact of U.S. tariffs is expected to reduce their annual o

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On Wednesday, the U.S. Embassy in South Korea hosted an event titled Freedom of Expression: Freedom250 U.S.-Korea Creative Dialogue to commemorate the 250th anniversary of American independence.In his opening remarks, Chargé d'Affaires Jim Heller sta

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K-pop sensation NMIXX has broken into the U.S. Mediabase Top 40 Radio Chart, marking a significant milestone for the group.The title track "Blue Valentine" from NMIXX's debut studio album secured the 38th spot on the prestigious chart for the week of

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South Korea has maintained its position as the world's fifth-strongest military power for the third consecutive year, trailing only the U.S., Russia, China, and India. Meanwhile, North Korea has climbed three spots to 31st place.The latest 2026 Milit

2026 Military Power Rankings: South Korea Rises to 5th Place—What Does This Mean?

On Tuesday, the People Power Party criticized President Lee Jae Myung and the ruling party, asserting that they are responsible for President Donald Trump's abrupt tariff hikes. The party argued that Trump's recent action, coming just a day after Pri

Trump Tariffs Fallout in Seoul: Opposition Blames Lee Government, Cites "Trust Gap" With Washington

On Monday, North Korean human rights organizations called for a swift ruling from the South Korean Supreme Court on the military prisoner compensation lawsuit. This demand came after five repatriated Zainichi Koreans won a damages case against North

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On Monday, Elbridge Colby, the U.S. Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for Strategy and Force Development who played a key role in crafting the new National Defense Strategy (NDS), is set to engage in high-level talks with South Korean officials.

U.S. Defense Strategy 2026: What Does It Mean for South Korea's Military Responsibilities?

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South Korea's Tariff Fight in Parliament: A 25% Threat and the Ratification Question That Won't Go Away

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South Korea’s Political Rift Deepens as Impeachment Trial Nears Conclusion

Freedom Shield 2025: U.S. and South Korea Maintain Exercises, Suspend Live-Fire Training

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North Korea’s Nuclear Submarine: A New Threat to the U.S. and South Korea

North Korea Warns of ‘Overwhelming Response’ to Trilateral Naval Exercises

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How The New Spring of Baekhakbeol is Transforming Lives: Unveiling the Impact of North Korean Dramas on Rural Communities

Unveiling the Controversy: How Estelle Engineering Supplied Drones to the South Korean Military Amid North Korea Tensions

ECONOMY

Hyundai/Kia Cross $225.3B in Revenue—But U.S. Tariffs Cost $5.4B and Cut Profits 23.6%

U.S. Treasury Pushes Back: Bessent Says No Yen Support, No Market Meddling—But the Dollar Weakness Trade Lives On

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How a 2-Cent Sugar Tax Could Save $4.5 Billion in Healthcare Costs: California's Bold Move

Unlocking Global Potential: ezCaretech's AI-Driven Healthcare Solutions for Saudi Arabia

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NCT 127 Lights Up Taipei with Epic Solo Concert on World Tour

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Qatar to Host 2025 FIFA U-17 World Cup with 48 Teams in November

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