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2026-07-05 (Sun)

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Toward the Era of $1 Trillion in Exports: South Korea Hits the $700 Billion Milestone
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Blackpink Hits "Absolute Zenith": Rolling Stone and Billboard Spotlight Global Icons' Resurgence
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North Korea Embraces Mobile Tech and AI, but Control Remains Paramount

Hanwha Announces 55 Trillion Won Investment to Propel South Korea as a Global AI Space Powerhouse

In a bold move to establish South Korea as a global leader in AI and aerospace, Hanwha Group announced on July 3rd that it will invest 55 trillion won (approximately $40 billion) by 2040. The announce

Samsung Foundry Gains Momentum: Anthropic in Talks for AI Chip Production

Samsung Electronics’ foundry business is signaling a potential major milestone, as reports emerge that the company is in discussions with Anthropic, a leading global artificial intelligence (AI)

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South Korea Unveils Bold Space Ambitions: Aiming for Sovereign Low-Orbit Satellite Network by 2035: SEOUL — The South Korean government has announced an ambitious "Space and Aerospace Industry Development Strategy," aimed at securing the nation's position as a global leader in

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NATO Declares European Allies Have Largely Offset US Troop Reductions: NATO has announced that European allies have successfully filled most of the security gaps created by the reduction of US forces stationed in Europe, signaling a significant shift toward a more self-r

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German Prosecutors Accuse Ukrainian Government of Orchestrating Nord Stream Pipeline Bombing: BERLIN — In a development that threatens to send seismic shocks through European geopolitics, German federal prosecutors have formally accused the Ukrainian government of masterminding the 2022

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Let’s recycle the old blankets in Jeju Island’s closet instead of incinerating them.: [Global Economic Times] Jeju Special Self-Governing Province is the first in the country to implement a ‘used blanket circular economy pilot project’. Jeju Island signed a business agreem

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China’s online public opinion manipulation goes beyond Korea: [GLOBAL ECONOMIC TIMES] Recently, the reality of online public opinion manipulation originating from China has been revealed, raising both shock and serious concern. Beyond simple competition, China

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4 Botanical Gardens in the Seoul Metropolitan Area for a Perfect Summer Escape

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Regular Coffee Consumption Linked to Lower Risk of Liver Disease: Study

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Europe Gripped by Deadly Heatwave: Over 2,000 Deaths Reported in France and Spain

Industry

LG Energy Solution-Honda Joint Venture Commences ESS Battery Cell Mass Production in the U.S.

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South Korean National Assembly Rebuts U.S. House Judiciary Committee’s Criticism Over Coupang Hearing

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Former Lawmaker Yoo Seong-min Booked by Police Over Allegations of Nepotism in Daughter’s Faculty Appointment at Incheon National University

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U.S. and South Korea Clash Over Investigation into Coupang Amid Trade Concerns

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Can AI Help Us Decode the Language of Animals? The Dawn of Interspecies Communication

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Experiencing Eight Islands with Your Entire Body: A Preview of the 2026 Yeosu World Island Exhibition

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NIA Launches ‘AI Policy Center’ to Bridge Policy, Legal Frameworks, and Industrial Reality

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Koscom Overhauls Organizational Structure to Spearhead AI and Data Initiatives

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South Korea to Ban Unapproved Biocidal Products Starting July 1

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Hyundai and Kia Shine at Cannes Lions 2026: Bridging Technology, Environment, and Culture

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Samsung Biologics Union Breaks Away from Samsung Group’s Supra-Corporate Union: A Strategic Shift Toward Independence

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The "Tail Wagging the Dog": How Single-Stock Leverage ETFs are Destabilizing the Korean Stock Market

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Google Play Hosts 'ChangGoo Alumni Day' to Accelerate Global Expansion for 760 Korean Startups

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South Korea to Implement Facial Recognition for Mobile Phone Activation Starting July 6

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Wemade’s Founder Exits: Chinese Investment Firm NeoPulse Becomes Largest Shareholder in 920 Billion Won Mega-Deal

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The Rising Cost of Play: Is Gaming Becoming an Exclusive Luxury?

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Resurgence in the Gaming Market: How Korean Developers Master the 'Chart Reversal' Through Strategic Content

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HD Hyundai Electric’s Cheongju Campus: A Paradigm Shift in Smart Manufacturing for the AI Era

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The “AI-flation” Crisis: Memory Shortage Threatens Consumer Tech Ecosystem

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1: The Rediscovery of Pakistan: Mediating Between the United States and Iran

2: Masayoshi Son: AI-Driven Cyber Threats Pose "Worst Crisis for Japan Since the Black Ships"

3: Canada’s Multi-Billion Dollar Submarine Race: Economic Benefits Take Center Stage as Decision Looms

4: Government Slashes Petroleum Price Caps by 150 Won per Liter amid Easing Middle East Tensions

5: Incheon Port Authority Overhauls Incentive Program to Boost Cargo Throughput

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The Fall of Korean Football: Questioning the Weight of Responsibility

The True Face of Our Politics After Stripping Away the Mask of Fairness

The Word of a U.S. President Worth Less Than a Dollar

A Feast of Algae Created by 21.5 Billion Won in Taxes: Where Has Public Accountability Gone?

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Semiconductor Substrate Industry Faces Growth Hurdles Amid Exclusion from Price-Indexing System

Samsung Electronics Launches Aggressive AI Chip Offensive with HBM4 and UFS 5.0

Masayoshi Son: AI-Driven Cyber Threats Pose "Worst Crisis for Japan Since the Black Ships"

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Shake Shack Celebrates 10th Anniversary in Korea with Exclusive 'Heritage Collection' Collaboration

NH NongHyup Life Insurance Leads Landmark 165 Billion Won Project Finance for Eco-Friendly BESS in Gwangyang

Yen and Won Hit Critical Lows as 'Strong Dollar' Fears Grip Asian Markets

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