Allies under fire: Why do Trump tariffs target South Korea, Japan first?
By starting with close partners, US president aims to warn rest of world no country is immune, analysts say.
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Foreign students eager to stay, work in South Korea
Major conglomerates are eyeing international students for global operations.
Tariffs, global slump cloud South Korea’s Q3 export outlook
With US President Donald Trump showing no signs of rolling back hefty tariffs during a Sunday interview, industry sentiment is expected to dampen further, observers say.
President Lee turns to technocrats as South Korea pushes for AI leadership
The President tapped AI expert Bae Kyung-hoon, chief of LG AI Research, as the new science minister, and Ha Jung-woo, the head of Naver AI Innovation Center, was appointed as the…
Battle-tested duo leads Seoul into high-stakes tariff talks with Washington
"Korea is back," says new Trade Minister Yeo Han-koo, pledging swift action on US tariff talks.
US President Trump’s 25% tariffs threaten Apple, Samsung, global supply chains
It’s still uncertain whether Trump will actually follow through with the proposed smartphone tariffs, or if his remarks are primarily a strategic salvo aimed at pressuring…
Work-life balance or economic risk? Korea debates 4.5-day work week ahead of election
Liberal frontrunner Lee Jae-myung pledges shorter workweek, stirring anxiety among businesses.
Go big or go home: South Korea’s presidential hopefuls pledge mega AI investments
Despite the parade of lofty promises, observers are raising concerns that many of the proposals lack practical details.
Pushed by US President Trump’s tariffs, East Asian rivals revisit free trade pact
President Trump’s tariffs have pushed South Korea, Japan and China back to the negotiating table. Skepticism remains high, however, despite economic benefits of deal.
South Korea ramps up efforts to reverse US ‘sensitive country’ label
Key officials have been visiting Washington to seek tariff exemptions and request South Korean businesses not face disadvantages.