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North Korea missile launch poses no immediate threat, says US Indo-Pacific
Updated : 2 months, 1 week ago IST
In a statement posted on X, the US Indo-Pacific Command said, "We are aware of the missile launches and are consulting closely with our allies and partners. Based on current assessments, this event does not pose an immediate threat to US personnel or territory, or to our allies. The Unite
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North Korea fires multiple ballistic missiles into East Sea
Updated : 2 months, 1 week ago IST
"Our military maintains a firm readiness posture while closely sharing North Korean ballistic missile information with the U.S. and Japan sides amid a heightened surveillance posture against additional launches," the JCS said in a statement.
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South Korean President Lee Jae-Myung reaffirms One-China stance ahead of C
Updated : 2 months, 1 week ago IST
On the sensitive topic of Taiwan, Lee reiterated that South Korea will uphold the consensus reached when diplomatic relations were first established, maintaining a principled respect for the One-China position. He noted that this stance has remained consistent and continues to guide Seoul's
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South Korea's exports hit record USD 700bn in 2025 on strong semiconductor
Updated : 2 months, 1 week ago IST
South Korea's outbound shipments surpassed the USD 700 billion mark for the first time in 2025, driven primarily by robust global demand for semiconductors and record automobile sales.
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Chinese President Xi invites South Korean President Lee for 2nd summit
Updated : 2 months, 1 week ago IST
South Korea's national security adviser, Wi Sung-lac, said that Lee will meet Xi in Beijing on Monday before travelling to Shanghai to visit the historic site of South Korea's provisional government during Japan's 35-year colonial rule.
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K-pop popular BTS confirms March 2026 comeback nearly after four-year hiat
Updated : 2 months, 1 week ago IST
The March 2026 comeback will bring an end to BTS's four-year hiatus since they joined the country's mandatory military services.
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Samsung Electronics secures major deal to power BMW's next-gen EV
Updated : 2 months, 1 week ago IST
Samsung Electronics is now providing automotive semiconductors for the new BMW AG's next-generation electric vehicle (EV), the iX3. The move helps the South Korean company grow its business by expanding its chip business beyond memory into logic design and foundry-related services.
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South Korea's L&F sees Tesla contract value slashed to almost zero
Updated : 2 months, 2 weeks ago IST
South Korean battery materials manufacturer L&F Co. announced on Monday that its major contract to supply cathode materials to Tesla has been reduced to nearly zero. The total value of the deal dropped from 3.83 trillion won (USD 2.68 billion) to just 9.73 million won (USD 6,808), effectivel
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A resounding year that saw Indian Men's Hockey Team retain Asia No.1 statu
Updated : 2 months, 2 weeks ago IST
A resounding victory at the Asia Cup in Rajgir, Bihar reinstated Indian Men's Hockey Team's status as the No.1 side in Asia. The title victory after a gap of eight years was a highlight of 2025 for Craig Fulton and team as they trounced giants like Korea, China and Malaysia in the tournamen
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South Korea secures 20% of global ship orders as China's lead weakens
Updated : 2 months, 2 weeks ago IST
South Korea is on track to win back a 20 per cent share of the world's shipbuilding orders this year. This recovery comes as global demand for new ships declines and the United States takes steps to slow China's maritime power.
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Samsung to introduce first in-house GPU with Exynos 2600
Updated : 2 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Samsung Electronics is developing its first in-house mobile graphics processing unit (GPU) for its upcoming Exynos 2600 chip. According to a report by The Korea Herald, this move aims to reduce the company's reliance on technology from other firms like AMD. The new GPU is expected to powe
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ABL Bio Receives Upfront Payment for License, Research and Collaboration A
Updated : 2 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Seoul [South Korea], December 26: ABL Bio (CEO Sang Hoon Lee), a company specializing in bispecific antibodies, announced that ABL Bio will receive a USD 40 million upfront payment for the license, research and collaboration agreement for its Grabody platform, and a USD 15 million equity inv
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