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Dec 01 2025BUSINESS

South Korea's Trade Surge: Chips and Cars Drive Growth

South Korea's trade numbers are looking up! For the sixth month in a row, exports increased, surprising experts. This time, it was chips and cars leading the charge. Semiconductors, those tiny but mighty brain parts of electronics, hit a new high. Demand for advanced chips, especially those used in

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Nov 25 2025BUSINESS

Taiwan and South Korea: What's the Deal with the Chip Tariffs?

Taiwan's Premier Cho Jung-tai recently addressed rumors about teaming up with South Korea to tackle U. S. semiconductor tariffs. He stated that there's no concrete info on any joint efforts with South Korea. Instead, Taiwan is focusing on direct talks with the U. S. South Korea's trade minister had

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Nov 22 2025HEALTH

Letters of Thanks: A Simple Idea to Encourage More Organ Donors in South Korea

In South Korea, there's a big need for more organ donors. People are looking for new ways to encourage donations. One idea is to share letters of thanks from those who received organs. These letters could show the impact of donation on people's lives. Researchers looked at 98 letters from organ rec

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Nov 07 2025ENVIRONMENT

A Tower Falls: The Ulsan Power Plant Incident

In Ulsan, South Korea, a tall tower at an old power plant came down during demolition. This happened on a Thursday afternoon. One person died, and six others got stuck under the wreckage. Rescuers found one person but couldn't get them out. Two others were saved right after the tower fell. Later, a

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Oct 31 2025SPORTS

Choi Hye-Jin: The Calm Force of Women's Golf

Choi Hye-Jin is a name that resonates with grace and determination in the world of women's golf. Hailing from Gimhae, South Korea, she has become a standout figure in the sport, known for her poise and skill. Golf in South Korea is more than just a game; it's a cultural phenomenon, and Choi has embr

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Oct 30 2025POLITICS

South Korea's Big Step: U. S. Shares Submarine Secrets

South Korea is about to get some serious tech help from the U. S. President Donald Trump announced that America will share its top-secret nuclear submarine technology with South Korea. This is a huge deal because the U. S. usually keeps this kind of information under lock and key. The news came aft

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Oct 24 2025BUSINESS

South Korea and the U. S. Talk Big Money

South Korea and the United States are in talks about a huge investment deal. The focus is on how to structure a $350 billion investment pledge from South Korea. This is different from earlier talks about a currency swap. The finance minister of South Korea, Koo Yun Cheol, said that the U. S. Treasu

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Sep 28 2025FINANCE

Big Money Talks: South Korea and the US

South Korea and the United States are having a serious chat about money. The South Korean finance minister, Koo Yun-cheol, said they're close to a deal but kept the details under wraps. This isn't about swapping cash directly, according to Yonhap news agency, which got the scoop from an anonymous so

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Sep 07 2025POLITICS

South Korea and the U. S. Work Together to Bring Home Detained Workers

A big immigration raid happened at a Hyundai plant in Georgia. Over 475 people were detained, mostly South Koreans. The U. S. and South Korea have been talking about how to handle this situation. The South Korean government said they will bring home more than 300 workers. They plan to send a specia

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Sep 05 2025POLITICS

Georgia's Big Battery Plan Hits a Snag

A major setback struck a huge project in Georgia. Hundreds of workers building a battery factory for Hyundai and Kia were taken into custody. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) led the operation, halting construction. The factory is a big deal. It's part of a massive investment in Georgia. T

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