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Ju-min Park

Ju-min Park

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Asia|Crime|Political

South Korea investigators ask prosecutors to indict Yoon for insurrection, abuse of power

South Korea's anti-corruption officials on Thursday requested that prosecutors indict impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol for insurrection and abuse of

South Korea investigators ask prosecutors to indict Yoon for insurrection, abuse of power
Asia|Crime|Political

South Korea's President Yoon attends court hearing on extending detention

South Korea's impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol attended a court hearing on Saturday to fight a request by investigators to extend his detention on

South Korea's President Yoon attends court hearing on extending detention
Asia|Crime|Election|Political|World

'It starts now': South Korea's President Yoon defiant as police closed in

As 3,000 riot police swarmed his hillside villa on Wednesday, South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol huddled with party loyalists, telling

'It starts now': South Korea's President Yoon defiant as police closed in
Asia|News|Technology|US|World

US, Japan, S.Korea defence chiefs to share North Korea missile data in Dec

Defence chiefs from South Korea, Japan and the United States have agreed to start as planned a real-time data sharing scheme on North

US, Japan, S.Korea defence chiefs to share North Korea missile data in Dec
Asia|Business|Fashion and Beauty|News

How North Korean eyelashes make their way to West as 'made in China'

Millions of dollars in sales of North Korean false eyelashes - marketed in beauty stores around the world as "made in China" -

How North Korean eyelashes make their way to West as 'made in China'
Asia|News|World

Signs of rare unrest among North Korean workers in China, researchers say

South Korea's intelligence agency says poor conditions for North Koreans working overseas have led to "incidents and accidents", while researchers report rare protests

Signs of rare unrest among North Korean workers in China, researchers say
Asia|News|Technology

South Korea's Yoon warns of tech threat to democracy at summit

South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol on Monday called fake news and disinformation based on AI and digital technology threats to democracy, as his country

South Korea's Yoon warns of tech threat to democracy at summit
Asia|Business|Economy|Technology

Fearing China, South Korea targets contractors on Taiwan navy submarines

South Korean authorities cited the risk of Chinese economic retaliation when they charged marine technology firm SI Innotec last year with violating trade laws for its

Fearing China, South Korea targets contractors on Taiwan navy submarines
Business|Finance|Technology

LG Energy Solution to minimise capex this year due to slow EV demand

South Korean battery maker LG Energy Solution (LGES) said on Thursday it plans to minimise capital expenditure this year due to slowing global

LG Energy Solution to minimise capex this year due to slow EV demand
Asia|Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology

Hyundai Motor Q1 hurt by weak home sales, doubles down on hybrids, India

South Korean automaker Hyundai Motor Co warned on Thursday of intensifying competition and uncertain global economic conditions after posting a 2.4%

Hyundai Motor Q1 hurt by weak home sales, doubles down on hybrids, India
Asia|News|World

China calls for stable ties with South Korea despite 'difficulties'

China and South Korea should seek stable ties despite their recent "difficulties", Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi told his South

China calls for stable ties with South Korea despite 'difficulties'
Asia|News|World

North Korea leader's sister denies arms exchange with Russia, KCNA says

Kim Yo Jong, the powerful sister of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, again denied arms exchanges with Russia, state media KCNA reported on Friday, saying

North Korea leader's sister denies arms exchange with Russia, KCNA says
Business|Finance|Technology

Samsung picks veteran executive to tackle 'chip crisis' amid AI boom

Samsung Electronics has replaced the chief of its semiconductor division in a bid to overcome a "chip crisis", amid a booming market for AI chips

Samsung picks veteran executive to tackle 'chip crisis' amid AI boom
Business|Economy|Finance|Technology

South Korea unveils $19 billion package to compete in global chip 'warfare'

South Korea announced on Thursday a 26 trillion won ($19 billion) support package for its chip businesses, citing a need to keep up in areas like chip

South Korea unveils $19 billion package to compete in global chip 'warfare'
Asia|Business|Economy|Technology

Amid chants and K-pop, Samsung union stages rare rally for fair wages

Against a backdrop of K-pop performances and dance music, more than 2,000 unionised workers from Samsung Electronics gathered in Seoul on Friday, holding a rare rally

Amid chants and K-pop, Samsung union stages rare rally for fair wages
Asia|Business|Technology

Prosecution appeal begins for Samsung chief Lee over 2015 merger case

A South Korean high court began on Monday hearing a prosecution appeal over a decision by a lower court to clear Samsung Electronics chairman Jay Y.

Prosecution appeal begins for Samsung chief Lee over 2015 merger case
Asia|News|Technology|World

North Korea says it tried new fuel in satellite launch that ended in fiery explosion

North Korea's latest satellite launch exploded in a fireball before dropping into the Yellow Sea just minutes after lifting off, but analysts say the

Asia|Business|Technology

Samsung Electronics' union threatens first ever walkout next week

A Samsung Electronics union in South Korea will begin escalating strike action next week by staging the first ever walkout over demands

Samsung Electronics' union threatens first ever walkout next week
Asia|Business|Economy|Finance

SK Group chief ordered to pay $1 billion in divorce case; shares in SK Inc soar

A South Korean court ruled SK Group Chairman Chey Tae-won must pay more than $1 billion to his estranged wife as part of their planned divorce,

SK Group chief ordered to pay $1 billion in divorce case; shares in SK Inc soar
Asia|News|World

North Korea missile salvo may be show for prospective customers, South says

North Korea fired a salvo of at least 10 short-range ballistic missiles off its east coast, South Korea's military said on Thursday, calling

North Korea missile salvo may be show for prospective customers, South says
Asia|News|Technology|World

Seoul activists develop 'smart balloons' to send messages deep into North Korea

In the balloon warfare between North Korea and South Korean activists, one Seoul-based group has honed its tech expertise to develop balloons capable of dispersing

Seoul activists develop 'smart balloons' to send messages deep into North Korea
Asia|News

North Korea calls South Korea, US and Japan 'Asian version of NATO'

North Korea criticised a joint military exercise by South Korea, Japan and the United States held this month, state media said on Sunday, saying such

Asia|News

Delays, disruptions as South Koreans surge to sign online petition to impeach president

An online petition calling for South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol to be impeached experienced delays and disruptions due to the large number of people trying to sign

Delays, disruptions as South Koreans surge to sign online petition to impeach president
Asia|News|Technology

North Korea switches TV transmission to Russia satellite from Chinese

North Korea has switched the transmission of state TV broadcasts to a Russian satellite from a Chinese one, South Korea's unification ministry said on

Asia|Business|Economy|Finance|Technology|World

Samsung Electronics union in South Korea declares general strike

A workers' union at Samsung Electronics in South Korea said on Monday it would launch a general strike until its demands for better pay and time off

Samsung Electronics union in South Korea declares general strike

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