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Trump orders Pentagon to cut back on South Korea drills
United States President Donald Trump has directed the Pentagon to significantly cut back on joint military exercises with South Korea.
Global AI investment to hit $1 trillion: Goldman Sachs
Goldman Sachs Research has predicted that global investment in artificial intelligence (AI) will reach around $1 trillion by 2026.
Trump slaps 100% tariffs on drones and aircraft component imports
US President Donald Trump has announced a major tariff hike on the existing import of drones and unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) components.
Incheon airport becomes world's busiest, overtaking Heathrow
Incheon International Airport in South Korea has become the world's busiest airport for international passenger traffic, according to preliminary data from Airports Council International.
South Korea is targeting Moon landing by 2030
South Korea has unveiled an ambitious technology strategy, the "Seven Major SEED" initiative.
South Korea announces $3.5B fund to boost its chip industry
South Korea has announced a massive 5 trillion won ($3.52 billion) semiconductor fund to boost its chip industry.
TWICE's Jeongyeon leaves JYP Entertainment after 16 years
K-pop group TWICE member Yu Jeongyeon, simply known as Jeongyeon, has announced her departure from JYP Entertainment.
Indian solar exports face 15% US tariff under Trump order
The United States has announced a 15% tariff on solar cells and modules imported from India and other countries.
South Korea records highest-ever temperature since 1904
South Korea has recorded its highest-ever temperature, with Yangsan city hitting 42.5°C on Sunday.
Foreign investors turn net buyers, pour ₹20,200cr into equities
Foreign Portfolio Investors (FPIs) have turned net buyers of Indian equities in July, reversing their previous selling trend.
KOSPI rockets 17% as Samsung, SK Hynix lead rebound
South Korea's benchmark KOSPI index staged a remarkable recovery on Friday, soaring 17% to recover most of the losses incurred earlier this week.
Rajkumar Hirani's 'Pritam and Pedro' to get Korean remake?
The JioHotstar series Pritam and Pedro, produced by Rajkumar Hirani, is reportedly in early talks for a Korean adaptation.
South Korea halts trading as AI chip selloff batters stocks
South Korea's benchmark Kospi index has witnessed a massive fall of over 11%. The decline has led to a market-wide trading halt for the second consecutive session.
South Korea's KOSPI crashes 8% as chip stocks tumble
South Korea's KOSPI index plummeted by nearly 8% on Tuesday, triggering a temporary suspension of program trading.
K-culture festival: South Korea to host Coachella-like fest in 2027
South Korea is set to host an 11-day K-culture festival and a fandom awards show in December 2027.
'Divorce of the century': Korean billionaire to pay ex-wife $644M
Chey Tae-won, the chairman of South Korea's SK Group conglomerate, has been ordered to pay his ex-wife Roh Soh-yeong 944 billion won ($644 million) in a divorce settlement.
SK Hynix, Samsung strike $950B chip deals with US firms
South Korean tech giants SK Hynix and Samsung Electronics have signed a massive $950 billion partnership with major US technology companies.
Satellite imagery captures 10,000-km-long rain band from India-South Korea
A massive monsoon rain band, stretching 7,000 to 10,000km from northern India to South Korea, has been captured in satellite imagery. This phenomenon is one of the most active phases of the 2026 southwest monsoon.
How to bow the right way in South Korea
In South Korea, bowing is an important part of etiquette and culture. It is a gesture of respect, greeting, gratitude, and apology.
Will Prince Harry's Invictus Games come to Asia?
The Invictus Games, an international sporting event for wounded, injured and sick veterans and service personnel, will be held in South Korea in 2029.
Starbucks workers in South Korea have unionized
Starbucks Korea, the third-largest market for the global coffee giant after the US and China, has seen its workers form a labor union.
South Korea raises interest rates for first time since 2023
South Korea's central bank, the Bank of Korea (BOK), has raised its key interest rate for the first time in over three years.
After SK Hynix, Samsung Electronics may get listed in US
Samsung Electronics is reportedly in the early stages of considering a possible sale of American depositary receipts (ADRs).
South Korea: Ex-president sentenced in political funding case
A South Korean court has sentenced former President Yoon Suk Yeol to two years in prison for illegally receiving free opinion polling services (worth 270 million won).
South Korea announces record $530B budget, driven by AI boom
South Korea has announced a record-breaking budget of over 800 trillion won ($530.97 billion) for the fiscal year 2027.
Emerging markets saw equity outflow worth $46B in June
Emerging markets witnessed a massive exodus of foreign capital in June, with net outflows from equities hitting $46.1 billion.
South Korea issues 1st-ever emergency heatwave warning
South Korea has issued its first-ever emergency heatwave warning under a new system introduced this year.
SK Hynix eyes $26.5B US listing amid AI chip surge
South Korea's memory chip manufacturer, SK Hynix, has announced its mega US listing.
Korea will use AI windfall to set up growth fund
South Korea is setting up a "Future Response Fund" with the extra tax revenue from its booming semiconductor industry.
SK Hynix announces $51B factory to meet AI memory demand
SK Hynix, a leading South Korean semiconductor manufacturer, has announced plans to invest 80 trillion won ($51.46 billion) into a new NAND memory chip production facility.
South Korea bets $576B on chips, AI to boost economy
South Korea has announced a massive industrial strategy focused on semiconductors and artificial intelligence (AI).
'Squid Game' actor O Yeong-su acquitted of sexual misconduct charges
O Yeong-su, the 81-year-old South Korean actor who gained international fame for his role in Netflix's hit series Squid Game, has been acquitted of sexual misconduct charges by the Supreme Court of South Korea.
AI smart glasses are helping students cheat on exams
The rise of artificial intelligence (AI) technology is changing the game in education, especially when it comes to exams.
Jewar to become North India's Silicon Valley: Ashwini Vaishnaw
The Indian government has taken a major step toward establishing Jewar as a key player in the global electronics and semiconductor manufacturing arena.
South Korea to train 500,000 personnel to become 'drone warriors'
South Korea is planning to transform its military strategy by training all branches of its armed forces in drone operations.
South Korea's Kospi index tumbles 8% as AI-driven sell-off deepens
South Korea's stock market has become a prime example of how the artificial intelligence (AI) boom is reshaping global equities.
Defense firm Anduril in talks to buy Nissan's Japanese plant
US-based defense contractor Anduril Industries is in talks to acquire Nissan Motor's Oppama assembly plant, located near Tokyo, according to Reuters.
Korean chip giant SK Hynix is about to raise $29B
South Korea's chip giant, SK Hynix, is all set to raise a whopping $29.43 billion through American Depositary Receipts (ADRs) on the Nasdaq exchange.
South Korea's 'dopamine sites' let you enjoy fake shopping, dining
South Korean youngsters are increasingly drawn to "dopamine sites," a trend that is changing how they experience consumption.
Woman stalking BTS's Jungkook sentenced to 1 year in prison
A Brazilian woman has been handed a suspended prison sentence for stalking BTS member Jungkook.