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Samsung CEO sees crisis: | "Survive or die": Samsung is not doing well at all - | Experts expect a sharp drop in profits. Now the CEO has urgently urged ...
zdf.de/nachrichten/wirtschaft/unternehmen/samsung-krise-gewinneinbruch-investitionen-100.html
Theaters introduce new experiences: Watching movies while knitting : The transformation of movie theaters continues. At times, they host large-screen sports ...
koreatimes.co.kr/www/art/2025/03/689_394312.html
Hyundai Steel declares emergency status, slashes executive pay : Hyundai Steel declared emergency management mode on Friday, cutting executive salaries by 20 ...
koreatimes.co.kr/www/tech/2025/03/419_394153.html
Shipbuilders ramp up efforts to teach migrant workers Korean : The shipbuilding industry's heavy reliance on migrant workers has led domestic shipyards to devise ...
koreatimes.co.kr/www/tech/2025/03/419_394322.html
Samsung: CEO apparently warns executives about the crisis: Samsung is facing massive challenges in the chip business. Now Samsung board member Lee Jae Yong is ...
wiwo.de/unternehmen/it/samsung-chef-schwoert-fuehrungskraefte-offenbar-auf-krise-ein/100114220.html
Concerns rise over potential changes to KORUS FTA : Concerns are mounting over a potential revision of the Korea-United States Free Trade Agreement (KORUS FTA) ...
koreatimes.co.kr/www/tech/2025/03/129_394354.html
[REVIEW] aespa stuns Seoul beyond visuals in encore show of 'SYNK: PARALLEL LINE' tour
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Tip from a man who made 3.5 billion won and retired in his 20s : Han Jung-soo, 32, achieved what many office workers dream of: becoming part of the FIRE ...
koreatimes.co.kr/www/culture/2025/03/262_394077.html
US journalist sues Indian government after losing his overseas citizenship: Raphael Satter had his OCI card taken away after publishing a story critical of an ...
theguardian.com/world/2025/mar/13/us-journalist-sues-indian-government-after-losing-his-overseas-citizenship
Hanwha Solutions launches wire & cable division for product expansion : Hanwha Solutions has announced the establishment of its new Wire & Cable (W&C) Division ...
koreatimes.co.kr/www/tech/2025/03/419_394330.html
Rival shipbuilders await imminent decision on destroyer project: A decade-long competition between HD Hyundai Heavy Industries (HHI) and Hanwha Ocean to win the ...
koreatimes.co.kr/www/tech/2025/03/419_394248.html
Hyundai Motor, Kia steal more market share from imported EVs : Hyundai Motor and Kia gained more ground in the nation’s electric vehicle (EV) market last month ...
koreatimes.co.kr/www/tech/2025/03/419_394263.html
On topic: How is Asia responding to Trump's tariff threats?: U.S. President Donald Trump has turned up the heat on America's biggest trading partners with a ...
asia.nikkei.com/Economy/Trade-war/On-topic-How-is-Asia-responding-to-Trump-s-tariff-threats
Yonhap News Agency Mar 15
Seoul trade minister renews calls for USTR to grant S. Korea tariff exemptions: WASHINGTON, March 14 (Yonhap) -- Trade Minister Cheong In-kyo said Friday that h. ...
en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20250315000900315
[REVIEW] BLACKPINK's Jennie triumphs over critics in dazzling 'The Ruby Experience'
koreatimes.co.kr/www/art/2025/03/732_394267.html
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Korean Air to focus on quality-driven growth after acquiring Asiana : Korean Air will push for quality-driven growth by making sustainable investment for ...
koreatimes.co.kr/www/tech/2025/03/419_393936.html
Kim Soo-hyun’s Prada deal ends abruptly amid dating scandal – What’s next?: Other brands have also ended advertising contracts with the disgraced actor
gulfnews.com/entertainment/luxury-brand-prada-drops-korean-star-kim-soo-hyun-after-dating-scandal-1.500063326
Calls grow for brands to cut ties with Kim Soo-hyun amid controversy: Social media has been inundated with demands for brands to drop the actor as their ...
thestar.com.my/lifestyle/entertainment/2025/03/13/calls-grow-for-brands-to-cut-ties-with-kim-soo-hyun-amid-controversy
Quick Glance: Kim Soo Hyun and Kim Sae Ron: Relationship and Debt
- Dispatch confirmed the romantic relationship between Kim Soo Hyun and the late Kim Sae Ron, as well as her ₩700 million KRW debt to Gold Medalist.
- The agency issued Kim Sae Ron an official notice in March 2024 demanding repayment for damages from her DUI incident in 2022, threatening legal action if unpaid.
- Following Kim Sae Ron's death on February 16, 2025, Gold Medalist claimed they had no intention to collect the debt, raising questions about their motives.
- The report highlighted inconsistencies in Gold Medalist's statements, noting Kim Sae Ron's efforts to repay while the agency portrayed her negatively.
Official addresses Korea's progress against political turmoil during New York visit
koreatimes.co.kr/www/biz/2025/03/126_394250.html
Food prices soar amid weakening won, rising ingredient costs : Food, beverage and liquor products in Korea are seeing price hikes. From burgers to coffee ...
koreatimes.co.kr/www/tech/2025/03/129_394172.html
South Korea asks US for tariff exemption, trade ministry says : South Korea's trade minister has asked his U.S. counterpart to exempt the country from reciprocal ...
cnbc.com/2025/03/15/south-korea-asks-us-for-tariff-exemption-trade-ministry-says-.html
T'way Air CEO to step down after decade of leadership : T’way Air CEO Jeong Hong-geun will leave the company after 10 years of leading the low-cost carrier ...
koreatimes.co.kr/www/tech/2025/03/419_394309.html
PEP.ph 17h
Quick Glance: Advertising Contracts Canceled with Kim Soo-hyun
- Several companies, including Dinto and Prada, are terminating their advertising contracts with Kim Soo-hyun due to his controversial relationship with the late Kim Sae-ron.
- Dinto cited the need to maintain customer trust as the reason for ending the partnership after new information about the relationship emerged.
- Prada confirmed the end of their collaboration with Kim, while other brands removed his images from promotional platforms.
- These actions come amid public outrage, as Kim and his agency were slow to respond to the controversy and did not issue a public apology.
Korea to train Uzbek workers for shipbuilding jobs : Foreign workers have accounted for more than 15 percent of all workplace fatalities so far this year in ...
koreatimes.co.kr/www/nation/2025/03/177_394106.html
Decaf coffee sales rise as health-conscious trend grows in popularity: Maintaining a healthy lifestyle can be difficult, often requiring unsatisfying ...
koreatimes.co.kr/www/culture/2025/03/141_394269.html
Manila Bulletin 17h
The Philippines may replicate South Korea’s Hallyu Wave model to boost the local entertainment industry and tourism, former senator Kiko Pangilinan ... Show more
Hallyu Power: Pangilinan says PH may replicate Korean Wave to boost cinema, tourism
Hallyu Power: Pangilinan says PH may replicate Korean Wave to boost cinema, tourism
Scots teacher '£680 out of pocket' after address mix-up for Currys tablet: Elizabeth Wright, 34, placed an order for a Samsung S9 Plus tablet from Currys on ...
dailyrecord.co.uk/news/scottish-news/scots-teacher-680-out-pocket-34864741
Homeplus signs deal with AMCHAM to sell more US food: Homeplus signed a new agreement with the American Chamber of Commerce in Korea (AMCHAM) on Thursday to ...
koreatimes.co.kr/www/tech/2025/03/419_394119.html
Korean cosmetics firms dominate global hair loss treatment market : Korean companies were the applicants for nearly one in two patents worldwide on cosmetics ...
koreatimes.co.kr/www/tech/2025/03/419_394255.html
Air Busan: Power bank likely caused plane fire, investigators say: The Air Busan plane was destroyed in January when a fire broke out inside the cabin.
bbc.com/news/articles/cj3n25rdr3lo
Multiple Russian planes entered South Korean defence identification zone, S.Korea military
reuters.com/world/multiple-russian-planes-entered-south-korean-defence-identification-zone-skorea-2025-03-15/
Spring skin care tips: Sleeping with mask pack on may do more harm than good : As temperatures rise, anticipation for the warm spring season grows. However ...
koreatimes.co.kr/www/nation/2025/03/119_394114.html
Mirae Asset underlines AI-powered growth strategies during India seminar: Mirae Asset Global Investments discussed key growth strategies for India during a ...
koreatimes.co.kr/www/biz/2025/03/175_394262.html
[INTERVIEW] US startup with Korean roots builds AI to help hedge funds maximize alpha
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Jessica Mauboy confirms baby news ahead of brand launch: Since we first met her as a 16-year-old competing on Australian Idol, Jessica Mauboy has very much so ...
kidspot.com.au/lifestyle/entertainment/jessica-mauboy-confirms-baby-news-they-were-like-youre-not-going-home-youre-staying/news-story/a52b3a07d7b44ad763e0cff3264bec19
“Thank you Tiffany for inviting us to Taipei China,” Yeoh said in the Instagram post, referring to the jeweler Tiffany & Co after attending the opening of one ... Show more
How S Korea would respond to Taiwan hostilities - Asia Times: Despite being a key US regional ally, questions are rising about whether South Korea would take ...
asiatimes.com/2025/03/how-s-korea-would-respond-to-taiwan-hostilities/
Samsung SDI signs $301 bil. ESS supply deal with NextEra Energy : Samsung SDI said Friday that it has signed a 437.4 billion won ($300.7 million) contract to ...
koreatimes.co.kr/www/tech/2025/03/419_394151.html
Saudi Gazette/ Mar 15
Power bank likely caused South Korea plane fire, investigators say: The Air Busan plane caught fire at Gimhae International Airport in the country's south ...
saudigazette.com.sa/article/650135
Paik Jong-won suspected of farmland law breach over Chinese ingredients in doenjang
koreatimes.co.kr/www/nation/2025/03/281_393947.html
Le Sserafim to set playlists ablaze with 'HOT' : After weathering a rollercoaster year, Hybe Label's adored girl group Le Sserafim is blazing back onto ...
koreatimes.co.kr/www/art/2025/03/732_394165.html
Beyond a Budget Boost: Modernizing Taiwan’s Defense: Taiwan’s defense challenges do not stem from a lack of spending per se but from inefficiencies in how its ...
thediplomat.com/2025/03/beyond-a-budget-boost-modernizing-taiwans-defense/
Tesla warns it could face retaliatory tariffs: Tesla CEO Elon Musk is a close ally of Trump and has been leading the White House effort to shrink the size of the ...
cnbc.com/2025/03/14/tesla-warns-it-could-face-retaliatory-tariffs.html
Rebuilding Civil-Military Trust in South Korea: South Korea’s model of military service has failed to act as a bridge between the military and society ...
thediplomat.com/2025/03/rebuilding-civil-military-trust-in-south-korea/
Why protesters for, against Yoon's impeachment take to streets for overnight rallies
koreatimes.co.kr/www/nation/2025/03/281_393930.html
Telcos race to transition from 'dumb pipes' to tech players with help from AI: Telcos are talking up efforts to transform themselves into tech players ...
cnbc.com/2025/03/17/telcos-race-to-transition-from-dumb-pipes-to-ai-enabled-tech-players.html
Hyundai Mobis unveils new vision for future mobility ledership: Hyundai Mobis has unveiled a new vision, reaffirming its commitment to becoming a leading global ...
koreatimes.co.kr/www/tech/2025/03/419_394072.html
KT signs strategic partnership with Palantir : KT has signed a strategic partnership with data processing giant Palantir Technologies for the artificial ...
koreatimes.co.kr/www/tech/2025/03/133_394081.html
Paik Jong-won apologizes for controversy over Theborn Korea products: Celebrity restaurateur Paik Jong-won, CEO of Theborn Korea, has issued a public apology ...
koreatimes.co.kr/www/tech/2025/03/419_394146.html
K-Drama star Seo In-guk takes on Boracay: Asian superstar takes on island life, and role of Philippine tourism ambassador
gulfnews.com/entertainment/k-drama-star-seo-in-guk-takes-on-boracay-1.500062806
Ukrainian, Israeli drone companies appeal to South Korean military amid war: BUSAN, South Korea -- "In use in the war in Ukraine," read the sign on ...
asia.nikkei.com/Business/Aerospace-Defense-Industries/Ukrainian-Israeli-drone-companies-appeal-to-South-Korean-military-amid-war
Power banks: These airlines are tightening rules due to fire hazards: At the end of January, a plane caught fire in South Korea, presumably caused by a power ...
wiwo.de/unternehmen/dienstleister/powerbanks-diese-airlines-verschaerfen-die-regeln-wegen-brandgefahr/100113743.html
Korea Blockchain Week returns in September 2025 : Korea Blockchain Week (KBW), the largest Web3 event in Korea, returns to Seoul this September ...
koreatimes.co.kr/www/biz/2025/03/816_394109.html
Trump’s steel, aluminium tariffs: How are targeted countries responding?: Some countries are fighting back with retaliatory tariffs, others are seeking ...
aljazeera.com/news/2025/3/13/trumps-steel-aluminium-tariffs-how-are-targeted-countries-responding
Naver challenges Coupang with new AI-aided shopping app : Naver, which operates the country’s largest online search engine, has launched a new e-commerce service ...
koreatimes.co.kr/www/tech/2025/03/419_394101.html
World champ Neuville determined to clinch elusive Safari Rally title: World champion Thierry Neuville is out to right all the wrongs in the World Rally ...
standardmedia.co.ke/sports/motorsport/article/2001513975/world-champ-neuville-determined-to-clinch-elusive-safari-rally-title
Oman Observer Mar 15
Airlines brings new rules for portable batteries: Muscat: The rules around flying with portable batteries are becoming increasingly confusing as some airlines in ...
omanobserver.om/article/1167654/business/aviation/airlines-brings-new-rules-for-portable-batteries
[EXCLUSIVE] Racism allegations at Samsung's US R&D hub expand to Korea headquarters
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Korail plans fare hikes for rail services : Korea Railroad Corp. (Korail) plans to increase fares for its quasi-high-speed trains and Saemaeul-ho ...
koreatimes.co.kr/www/nation/2025/03/281_393794.html
Quick Glance: Korail Plans Fare Increases for Rail Services
- The Korean Railroad Company plans a 12 percent fare increase for quasi-high-speed and Saemaeul-ho trains to address significant losses in traditional rail operations.
- These fare adjustments are included in the company's revenue goal of 3.2 trillion won ($2.4 billion) for the year.
- Despite the proposed hikes, an operational deficit of 313.7 billion won for conventional rail services is expected, pending approval from the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport.
- Critics urge Korail to improve internal efficiencies and suggest merging with the SR operator to alleviate financial pressures.
Why are high-profile recruits leaving Samsung Electronics? : Several high-ranking executives at Samsung Electronics have recently left the company ...
koreatimes.co.kr/www/tech/2025/03/419_393991.html
North Korean ship sinks, leaving at least 15 dead: report: SEOUL -- A North Korean cargo ship suspected of smuggling coal sank after colliding with a Chinese ...
asia.nikkei.com/Spotlight/North-Korea-tensions/North-Korean-ship-sinks-leaving-at-least-15-dead-report
Starbucks employees honored for saving customer in cardiac arrest : Employees of a Starbucks shop in Korea were honored by the country’s firefighting and ...
koreatimes.co.kr/www/tech/2025/03/129_393805.html
Families of Jeju Air Plane Crash Victims Press for Answers: Gathering at the airport, relatives of those who died are turning themselves into aviation experts to ...
nytimes.com/2025/03/17/world/asia/south-korea-jeju-air-victims.html
Hearts2Hearts vs. KiiiKiii: How rising K-pop girl groups stack up : Two rookie K-pop girl groups, Hearts2Hearts from SM Entertainment and KiiiKiii from Starship ...
koreatimes.co.kr/www/art/2025/03/732_394043.html
Korean Air shakes up Asian aviation with Asiana takeover: TOKYO/SEOUL -- Korean Air's acquisition of compatriot Asiana Airlines is reshaping competition in ...
asia.nikkei.com/Business/Transportation/Korean-Air-shakes-up-Asian-aviation-with-Asiana-takeover
SKT, KT, LG Uplus fined over $78 mil. for subscriber collusion: The top three mobile carriers here — SK Telecom, KT and LG Uplus — were slapped with fines worth ...
koreatimes.co.kr/www/tech/2025/03/419_393994.html
Korea's top cinema chains restructure, diversify amid market slump : CJ CGV, Korea's largest cinema chain, is undergoing significant restructuring efforts ...
koreatimes.co.kr/www/art/2025/03/689_394017.html
NK, Chinese vessels' suspected collision prompts suspicions of sanctions violation
koreatimes.co.kr/www/nation/2025/03/103_394112.html
Korea's labor market remains 'mostly unfree': US think tank : An analysis by a prominent conservative U.S. think tank has found that Korea's labor ...
koreatimes.co.kr/www/tech/2025/03/419_393842.html
Chip industry unsatisfied with 6-month exemption from 52-hour workweek law : Chipmakers here are unsatisfied with the government's plan to grant them up to six ...
koreatimes.co.kr/www/tech/2025/03/419_394033.html
Billionaires at Trump’s Inauguration Lose $209 Billion in Just a Few Weeks: Tanking share prices have hit the wealth of the moguls who sat behind the president ...
thedailybeast.com/billionaires-at-trumps-inauguration-lose-209-billion-in-just-a-few-weeks/
Banks turn to brand partnerships to attract new deposits as interest margins shrink
koreatimes.co.kr/www/biz/2025/03/126_393907.html
Chris Hemsworth spotted in Seoul; actor confirms he's shooting 'Limitless 2' in South Korea
thestar.com.my/lifestyle/entertainment/2025/03/12/chris-hemsworth-spotted-in-seoul-actor-confirms-he039s-shooting-039limitless-2039-in-south-korea
Private equity is heading for a shake-up, experts say: 'This market actually is a good reset'
cnbc.com/2025/03/14/private-equity-is-heading-for-a-reset-experts-say.html
Most young people in Korea view marriage and childbirth with mix of sadness, fear, disgust
scmp.com/lifestyle/family-relationships/article/3302346/most-young-people-korea-view-marriage-and-childbirth-mix-sadness-fear-disgust
India wants backdoors into clouds, email, SaaS, for tax inspectors: PLUS: Malaysia teams with Arm for local chip designs; NTT warns of possible breach; Samsung ...
theregister.com/2025/03/09/asia_tech_news_roundup/
Sales of whole life insurance drop as people live longer : Lee, a 39-year-old man who works at a consulting firm in Seoul’s Guro District ...
koreatimes.co.kr/www/biz/2025/03/175_393921.html
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