Harris, Trump face off as North Korea tests US on Election Day
As the US presidential election unfolds, Seoul’s attention is sharply focused on the outcome, particularly as North Korea ramps up its provocations aimed at the incoming US…
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Mail-in, early ballots to decide US polls
A good number, about 68 million—per a Nov. 1 CBS News report—have mailed their ballots or have voted early in person. Their counting, however, will be made together with the…
TechCamp Korea 2024 promotes safe, ethical AI use
Aimed at strengthening ties among Korea’s next generation of AI leaders, the camp gathered college students, professionals, entrepreneurs and experts to discuss AI ethics and…
How the US election impacts the US-China tech war
The ongoing technology war is a high-stakes contest for global dominance in critical areas such as semiconductors, artificial intelligence, space missions, and 5G technology.
US nuclear bomber joins air drill with South Korea, Japan
The exercise took place three days after Pyongyang launched one of its most powerful and advanced solid-fueled intercontinental ballistic missiles, which experts say could reach…
Kamala Harris v Donald Trump: Who is better for Asia?
Expectations are low, no matter who wins the deadlocked Nov 5 election, but it would seem that Asia cautiously views Vice-President Kamala Harris as the better option.
How LG Energy Solution’s bold bet paid off with Tesla, Mercedes deals
South Korea’s top battery maker will start producing the batteries at its Korean plant in December this year, with US production set for 2026. The first batch of the batteries…
Sikhs living in US, UK and Canada fear surveillance by Indian agents, informants
At least two dozen Sikhs living in the UK, US and Canada have received police warnings about being potential targets of attacks since 2023, according to media reports.
Taiwan moves to buy 1,000 attack drones from US
Taiwan signed a “letter of offer and acceptance” in late September, the step before signed contracts that specify quantities, dollar values and delivery dates.
X suspends new account posting on behalf of Iran’s Khamenei
The account had a short notice reading "X suspends accounts which violate the X Rules," though the Elon Musk-owned platform did not specify which rule had been violated.