Korea Chip Production Rises by Most in 14 Years With Strong Semiconductor Demand: South Korea’s output of semiconductors jumped the most in 14 years in February ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-03-29/south-korea-s-semiconductor-output-rises-by-most-in-14-years
South Korea hopes new speed train links will help boost birthrate: South Korea is launching a high-speed train service that will reduce the travel time between ...
reuters.com/world/asia-pacific/south-korea-hopes-new-speed-train-links-will-help-boost-birthrate-2024-03-29/
Quick Glance: South Korea's High-Speed Train Project Aims to Boost Birthrate
- South Korea is launching a high-speed train service to reduce travel time between central Seoul and its outskirts.
- Officials are pinning their hopes on the Great Train eXpress (GTX) project to encourage more youth to live outside the city and start families.
- The GTX will be one of the fastest underground systems globally, with trains reaching speeds of up to 180 km/h.
- However, experts warn that the GTX could lead to further decline in rural areas as more people are drawn into the already overcrowded capital.
Russian veto ends U.N. panel monitoring North Korea sanctions: Russia vetoed an extension of the U.N. panel’s mandate, dissolving a body that for years monitored ...
washingtonpost.com/world/2024/03/29/russia-veto-brings-end-un-panel-monitoring-north-korea-sanctions/
Execs in Japan busted for winning dev bids then outsourcing to North Koreans: Government issues stern warning over despot money-making scheme
theregister.com/2024/03/28/japan_nk_arrests/
Quick Glance: Execs in Japan Arrested for Winning Dev Bids and Outsourcing to NK
- Two executives in Japan were issued arrest warrants for charges related to establishing a business that outsourced work to North Korean IT engineers.
- Authorities suspect Pak may have connections to a person involved in the foreign currency acquisition activities of the Hermit Kingdom, and are looking into potential money flow to North Korea.
- Amid an investigation involving the development of a smartphone app that breached Japan's banking act, authorities found suspicious transfers to North Korean IT engineers from Robast.
- Hiring a North Korean for development tasks can contribute foreign currency and illicit funds for a despot's operations, while also violating national sanctions.
Seoul bus drivers end strike after city agrees to wage increase: Bus drivers in the South Korean capital of Seoul ended an hours-long strike on Thursday after a ...
reuters.com/world/asia-pacific/seoul-bus-drivers-strike-over-pay-snarling-commute-south-korean-capital-2024-03-28/
Quick Glance: Seoul Bus Drivers' Strike Causes Morning Commute Delays
- On Thursday, unionized bus drivers in Seoul went on a general strike to demand a wage hike, resulting in the near complete halt of bus operations in the capital and leading to delays for commuters during the morning rush hour.
- Following unsuccessful last-minute wage negotiations, the union with approximately 18,000 members at 65 companies proceeded with their threatened strike, impacting 7,210 intracity buses, constituting 97.6 percent of the capital's bus services.
- This general strike, the first since 2012, brought about significant inconveniences for passengers during the morning rush hour, causing delays in travel times for commuters and catching uninformed passengers off guard.
- To alleviate passenger inconveniences, the city government ramped up subway operations for the morning and evening rush hours and extended the subway operating hours until 2 a.m.
4 hospitalized after 13-car pileup in northeastern Seoul : A ready-mix truck crashed into a vehicle from behind in northeastern Seoul, causing a 13-car pileup ...
koreatimes.co.kr/www/nation/2024/03/281_371670.html
S.Korea Feb factory output rises most in six months, retail sales drop: South Korea's factory production rose in February by the fastest pace in six months ...
reuters.com/markets/asia/skorea-feb-factory-output-rises-most-six-months-retail-sales-drop-2024-03-28/
Bus Drivers in Seoul, South Korea Strike for First Time in 12 Years for Pay Hike: Bus drivers in South Korea’s capital ended their first strike in more than a ...
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Quick Glance: Seoul Bus Drivers Strike for Pay Raise
- Bus drivers in South Korea’s capital launched their first strike in more than a decade, halting almost all city buses on Thursday morning after failed wage negotiations with management.
- Commuters sought alternatives as around 7,000 buses out of 7,382 registered with the city were out of service due to the strike. The city increased subway operations and provided free shuttle services to minimize strains on public transportation systems.
- The Seoul bus labor union, representing around 18,000 bus drivers, reported that over 88% of the members voted for the walkout. Wage negotiations broke down early Thursday, with workers seeking a 12.7% pay raise while management offered 2.5%, citing 3.6% inflation in 2023.
South Korean Prime Minister Meets Nation’s Top Hospital Heads: South Korean Prime Minister Han Duck-soo met leaders of five top general hospitals as the new head ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-03-29/south-korean-prime-minister-meets-nation-s-top-hospital-heads
Yellow dust storm blankets Korea; fine dust advisory issued: A massive yellow dust storm blanketed Korea on Friday, with fine dust advisories issued across many ...
koreatimes.co.kr/www/nation/2024/03/371_371663.html
South Korea is grappling with a demographic crisis, with its fertility rate — already the world's lowest — projected to fall to 0.68 in 2024. www.ft.com/content/bd481991-959b-46ba-98f0-a5d323d4d15c
South Korea prepares financial support for small businesses, builders: South Korea has prepared financial support measures for small businesses and construction ...
reuters.com/markets/asia/south-korea-prepares-financial-support-small-businesses-builders-2024-03-27/
Quick Glance: Implications of Boeing CEO's Resignation on Aircraft Manufacturer
- Dave Calhoun, the CEO of Boeing, is set to resign by the end of the year, with additional top executives leaving the company amidst safety concerns tarnishing its reputation following an incident involving an Alaska Airlines 737 Max in January.
- It is emphasized that most Boeing aircraft remain safe, but only time will reveal whether the restructuring in the corporate leadership leads to tangible positive changes.
- Implementing a cultural shift in a vast company like Boeing can prove to be a complex task, particularly for the incoming CEO tasked with rebuilding the company's image.
- Despite thorough investigations and changes at the helm of Boeing, it is crucial to highlight that the company's airplanes are safe and continue to be maintained by dedicated professionals to ensure safety in the aviation industry.
Why are so many Japanese-style dining pubs popping up in Korea? : On a rainy Monday night in March, nostalgic melodies of Japanese city pop played aloud outside ...
koreatimes.co.kr/www/culture/2024/03/141_371563.html
US, South Korea set up task force to block North Korea oil shipments: The United States and South Korea this week launched a new task force aimed at preventing ...
reuters.com/world/us-south-korea-set-up-task-force-block-north-korea-oil-shipments-2024-03-27/
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India sizzles in global equity capital markets amid deals drought in Asia: India's bulging pipeline of large block trades and listings such as the $3 billion IPO ...
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Seoul punk band ...Whatever That Means celebrates 15th anniversary : It's been over 15 years since Trash and Jeff Moses got married, and started the melodic punk ...
koreatimes.co.kr/www/nation/2024/03/177_371369.html
Kia recalls more than 400,000 Telluride SUVs that can move while in park: All Telluride vehicles made between 2020 and 2023 and certain 2024 models are affected ...
cnn.com/2024/03/28/business/kia-recalls-telluride-suv/
South Korea’s JoongAng Hires Japanese Reporter as Tokyo Correspondent : It’s the first time that any South Korean newspaper has ever employed a Japanese reporter ...
thediplomat.com/2024/03/south-koreas-joongang-hires-japanese-reporter-as-tokyo-correspondent/
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Five dead as coach crashes on German motorway near Leipzig: The coach, reportedly run by FlixBus, veered to the right on the busy A9 autobahn before falling on ...
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An ostrich has been returned to a zoo in the South Korean town of Seongnam after spending around an hour galloping around traffic-heavy roads ... Show more
Kia aims to qualify for $7,500 U.S. EV tax credit by early 2025: NEW YORK -- South Korean automaker Kia says it will start making its electric SUV in the U.S ...
asia.nikkei.com/Business/Automobiles/Kia-aims-to-qualify-for-7-500-U.S.-EV-tax-credit-by-early-2025
BREAKING: Galaxy S23 One UI 6.1 update is now live!: One UI 6.1 debuted on the Galaxy S24 lineup in late January, and as is the case with every new ...
sammobile.com/news/samsung-galaxy-s23-one-ui-6-1-update-rollout-begins/
Former T-ara member Areum hospitalized after possible suicide attempt : Lee Areum, a former member of K-pop girl group T-ara, is receiving treatment at a ...
koreatimes.co.kr/www/art/2024/03/732_371525.html
LG Group to invest $74.4 bln over next 5 years: South Korean conglomerate LG Group will invest 100 trillion won ($74.42 billion) within the country over the next ...
reuters.com/business/autos-transportation/hyundai-motor-group-invest-68-trln-won-over-3-years-2024-03-27/
Quick Glance: LG Group to Invest $74.4 Bln Over 5 Years
- LG Group plans to invest 100 trillion won ($74.42 billion) domestically over the next five years to maintain competitiveness.
- Half of this investment will be directed towards future technologies such as artificial intelligence, environmentally friendly technologies, batteries, auto parts, and displays.
- A detailed breakdown of the investments by affiliate companies like LG Electronics, LG Chem, and LG Energy Solution has not been provided yet.
- The LG Group aims to strengthen its position in various growth fields and drive technological advancements through these investments.
South Korea’s New Ambassador to Australia Is a Scourge for the Ruling Party: The Yoon administration is losing more hearts and minds ahead of the general ...
thediplomat.com/2024/03/south-koreas-new-ambassador-to-australia-is-a-scourge-for-the-ruling-party/
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SK Hynix chief says HBM chips to be double-digit percentage of 2024 DRAM chip sales
reuters.com/technology/sk-hynix-chief-says-hbm-chips-be-double-digit-percentage-2024-dram-chip-sales-2024-03-27/
Samsung Pay to drop Russian Mir payment card in April - Euromaidan Press: Joining Apple and Google, Samsung will sever support for Russia's Mir payment ...
euromaidanpress.com/2024/03/27/samsung-pay-to-drop-russian-mir-payment-card-in-april/
Kim Soo-hyun earns $3.7 mil. for role in 'Queen of Tears' : Kim Soo-hyun, the lead actor of the tvN drama 'Queen of Tears,' has agreed to a fee of 5 ...
koreatimes.co.kr/www/art/2024/03/688_371500.html
YouTuber detained for installing spy cameras at early voting polling stations: A YouTuber in his 40s has been detained on suspicions of installing spy cameras at ...
koreatimes.co.kr/www/nation/2024/03/251_371662.html
Alerts issued as yellow dust engulfs South Korea: The fine dust level is expected to remain at “bad” to “very bad” throughout the day.
straitstimes.com/asia/east-asia/alerts-issued-as-yellow-dust-engulfs-south-korea
Hyundai Motor Group said on Wednesday it will invest 68 trillion won ($51 billion) over three years in South Korea to ramp up electric vehicle production and ... Show more
South Korea’s ambassador to Australia steps down amid investigation controversy: South Korea’s ambassador to Australia resigned on Friday as questions about his ...
english.alarabiya.net/News/world/2024/03/29/South-Korea-s-ambassador-to-Australia-steps-down-amid-investigation-controversy
Hyundai Motor Group sweeps global EV awards : Hyundai Motor Group is demonstrating its excellence in its ongoing electrification drive by sweeping prestigious ...
koreatimes.co.kr/www/tech/2024/03/419_371599.html
$101k for a baby? South Korean businesses float incentives as demographic crisis looms
straitstimes.com/opinion/101k-for-a-baby-south-korean-businesses-float-incentives-as-demographic-crisis-looms
Big O!cean to debut as 1st hearing-impaired K-pop boy group : Big O!cean, the first K-pop boy group composed of hearing-impaired members, will arrive on the ...
koreatimes.co.kr/www/art/2024/03/732_371596.html
Congratulations, #Ryeowook —you will end up being the first #SuperJunior member to get married! 😂 Learn about their famous penalty game here: www.cosmo.ph/kloka/kpop/super-junior-ryeowook-engagement-a859-20240329
Pansori-inspired Gwangju Biennale 2024 to be 'operatic' show exploring space, sound
koreatimes.co.kr/www/art/2024/03/690_371572.html
No risk of contagion from first cyberattack to Vietnam market, regulator says: Financial institutions are not at risk from the first cyberattack on a Vietnamese ...
reuters.com/technology/cybersecurity/no-risk-contagion-first-cyberattack-vietnam-market-regulator-says-2024-03-27/
Oil Prices Rise on Supply Cuts: Oil prices jumped more than $1 per barrel Thursday, ending the month higher. OPEC+'s ongoing production cuts
riotimesonline.com/oil-prices-rise-on-supply-cuts/
S Korean trade, diplomacy trending away from China: South Korea is trending away from economic dependence on China and increasing its trilateral interactions ...
asiatimes.com/2024/03/s-korean-trade-diplomacy-trending-away-from-china/
'Antenna' shop Tripzip to spotlight tourism outside Seoul : An 'antenna' shop, dedicated to showcasing local products, named Tripzip ...
koreatimes.co.kr/www/nation/2024/03/281_371610.html
Hyundai Motor to spend $51bn over 3 years, mostly on EVs: SEOUL (Reuters) -- South Korea's Hyundai Motor Group said on Wednesday it will invest 68 trillion ...
asia.nikkei.com/Business/Automobiles/Hyundai-Motor-to-spend-51bn-over-3-years-mostly-on-EVs
Korean ambassador to Australia steps down amid ongoing CIO investigation: Korea's Ambassador to Australia Lee Jong-sup stepped down Friday amid a continuing ...
koreatimes.co.kr/www/nation/2024/03/120_371696.html
New chief of doctors' group vows to disrupt election campaigns of antagonistic politicians
koreatimes.co.kr/www/nation/2024/03/119_371692.html
Scoot to step up number of flights to Tokyo, Seoul, Taipei from April 1: A spokesperson said the move aims to cater to demand and provide more travel options ...
straitstimes.com/singapore/scoot-to-step-up-number-of-flights-to-tokyo-seoul-taipei-from-april-1
US Marines join combat drills at high-tech training ground in S. Korea : U.S. Marines have joined a large-scale combined exercise at a high-tech training ...
koreatimes.co.kr/www/nation/2024/03/205_371587.html
Hanmi's proposed merger with OCI collapses as founder's two sons prevail at shareholders meeting
koreatimes.co.kr/www/tech/2024/03/419_371621.html
Sonny scores again as Korea beat Thailand in World Cup qualifying match: With his work as caretaker boss for Korea finished with a win over Thailand in a World ...
koreatimes.co.kr/www/sports/2024/03/600_371475.html
Simon Gauzy celebrates after defeating Lee Sang Su in 3 straight games at #WTTIncheon , bettering his #WTTChampions record 👏#TableTennis #PingPong
South Korea's Coupang plans $2bn expansion of next-day delivery: SEOUL -- Top South Korean online shopping group Coupang said Wednesday it will invest 3 ...
asia.nikkei.com/Business/Retail/South-Korea-s-Coupang-plans-2bn-expansion-of-next-day-delivery
4 Korean restaurants enter Asia's 50 Best Restaurants list : 'Hansik,' or Korean food, is garnering increasing attention on the global culinary stage ...
koreatimes.co.kr/www/culture/2024/03/141_371508.html
Quick Glance: Innovative restaurant leads 'Top 50 Best Restaurants in Asia'
- The prestigious Sézanne in Tokyo is crowned the winner of the 'Top 50 Best Restaurants in Asia 2024'.
- In addition to the nine Japanese restaurants on the list, restaurants from the small city-state of Singapore also made the cut.
- With 11 restaurants on the list, China leads ahead of Singapore, with six in Hong Kong, four in Shanghai, and one in Macao recognized.
- The restaurants on the top 50 list are spread across 19 cities in Asia.
Seoul's iconic cherry blossom festivals kick off this week : Local governments are gearing up for their iconic annual cherry blossom festivals this week.
koreatimes.co.kr/www/nation/2024/03/281_371503.html
North Korean leader Kim visits tank unit and touts war preparations in face of tensions with Seoul
apnews.com/article/north-korea-kim-jong-un-tank-war-preparations-fb10e775a90de14b0e9228a76920c930
Quick Glance: Japanese PM Offers to Meet Kim Jong Un, Conditions Pose Challenges
- North Korea states that Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida proposed a meeting with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un 'as soon as possible,' contingent on Tokyo's stance towards North Korea's weapons program and past abductions of Japanese nationals.
- Kishida emphasizes the importance of a meeting with Kim to address the abduction issue, but North Korea's preconditions make a Kim-Kishida summit unlikely.
- Kim Yo Jong, Kim Jong Un's sister, highlights the need for Japan to make political decisions aligned with its overall interests to enhance bilateral relations and regional peace.
- Experts suggest that a potential meeting could benefit both North Korea and Japan, with North Korea aiming to strengthen its position and Japan considering potential economic assistance if ties normalize.
Man gets 1-year prison term for leaving weapon in front of ruling party leader's home
koreatimes.co.kr/www/nation/2024/03/251_371591.html
Loewe showcases 178 years of artistry in 'Crafted World' exhibition: SHANGHAI — At the entrance of the Shanghai Exhibition Centre, a colorful decoration ...
koreatimes.co.kr/www/art/2024/03/690_371607.html
New girl group Candy Shop seeks to emulate Brave Girls' success : Candy Shop, the latest girl group by Brave Entertainment, agency behind the success of girl ...
koreatimes.co.kr/www/art/2024/03/732_371600.html
Dark side of K-content boom: unreleased films, dramas pile up: A shadow is being cast over the once-thriving Korean entertainment industry as a significant ...
koreatimes.co.kr/www/art/2024/03/689_371466.html
Gov't vows not to backtrack increased medical school admission quotas despite doctors' walkout
koreatimes.co.kr/www/nation/2024/03/119_371668.html
Hyundai Motor doubles down on EVs as it ramps up investment in Korea : More than half of US$51-billion investment will be allocated for new research and ...
theglobeandmail.com/drive/article-hyundai-motor-doubles-down-on-evs-as-it-ramps-up-investment-in-korea/
Coupang to invest $2.23 bil. in expanding delivery service nationwide : Coupang, Korea's leading e-commerce company, said Wednesday it will invest 3 trillion won ...
koreatimes.co.kr/www/tech/2024/03/419_371487.html
North Korea TV censors Alan Titchmarsh's trousers: The gardening presenter fell foul of the secretive state's strict rules because of his choice of attire.
bbc.com/news/world-asia-68664644
Quick Glance: Censorship in North Korea Due to Alan Titchmarsh's Blue Jeans
- Renowned presenter Alan Titchmarsh faced unexpected censorship in North Korea for wearing blue jeans during a TV appearance.
- In an episode of his Garden Secrets series, the 74-year-old Titchmarsh visited Hatfield House in Hertfordshire to explore historical gardens.
- The broadcast of the episode in North Korea was altered to conceal Titchmarsh's blue jeans, which have been banned in the country since the 1990s.
- Despite the censorship, the episode was aired multiple times on North Korean TV with Titchmarsh's commentary replaced by North Korean narrators.
LG Group to funnel $74.3 bil. into future tech, growth drivers by 2028 : LG Group said Wednesday it will invest 100 trillion won ($74.3 billion) in Korea by 2028 ...
koreatimes.co.kr/www/tech/2024/03/419_371495.html
Spy cameras found at 26 early voting stations nationwide: interior ministry: The interior ministry said Friday it has inspected all early voting stations across ...
koreatimes.co.kr/www/nation/2024/03/251_371704.html
Main opposition party leads as official election campaign starts: National Election Commission officials put up posters of candidates for the April 10 general ...
koreatimes.co.kr/www/nation/2024/03/356_371620.html
Hyosung Chairman Emeritus Cho Suck-rai: pioneer in Korea's heavy chemical industry
koreatimes.co.kr/www/culture/2024/03/262_371703.html
China’s cash promises in South-East Asia are coming up short, report says: President Xi Jinping launched the Belt and Road Initiative in 2013 ...
smh.com.au/world/asia/china-s-cash-promises-in-south-east-asia-are-coming-up-short-report-says-20240327-p5ffqu.html
Hyundai reveals ambitious $50 billion investment to secure a top 3 spot in the EV market
electrek.co/2024/03/27/hyundai-reveals-ambitious-50b-investment-charge-up-ev-sales/
SK Hynix weighs $4bn U.S. chip packaging plant: SEOUL -- SK Hynix is looking into building a U.S. chip packaging plant, the CEO of the South Korean memory ...
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Korea seeks to halve HIV infections by 2030 : Health authorities in Korea have formulated countermeasures against human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infections ...
koreatimes.co.kr/www/nation/2024/03/119_371616.html
Why did Shinsegae chairman clean up his Instagram account?: Shinsegae Group Chairman Chung Yong-jin's Instagram posts, which have been drawing public attention ...
koreatimes.co.kr/www/tech/2024/03/419_371615.html
Albo behaves like a celebrity. We need him to be a prime minister: Anthony Albanese got engaged, went to Taylor Swift, Katy Perry and the tennis. Meanwhile ...
smh.com.au/politics/federal/albo-behaves-like-a-celebrity-we-need-him-to-be-a-prime-minister-20240327-p5ffkj.html
1 in 3 candidates up for April elections possess criminal record: civic group : Nearly one in three candidates for the April 10 parliamentary elections possess a ...
koreatimes.co.kr/www/nation/2024/03/356_371637.html
More Korean men married Japanese women in 2023, data shows: There was a significant increase in marriages between Korean men and Japanese women in 2023 ...
koreatimes.co.kr/www/nation/2024/03/177_371491.html
Box office success of 'Exhuma' ignites optimism for media stocks : Optimism is growing that media stocks may finally emerge from the prolonged ...
koreatimes.co.kr/www/biz/2024/03/175_371538.html
More women than men think about taking own lives: health ministry report : More women than men think about suicide and actually attempt to take their own lives ...
koreatimes.co.kr/www/nation/2024/03/119_371624.html
'K-culture industry should promote sustainability' : The popularity of Korean cultural content is showing no signs of waning. Jungkook of K-pop titan BTS ...
koreatimes.co.kr/www/culture/2024/03/262_371465.html
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