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North Korea holds 2,000 kg highly enriched uranium, could build dozens of
Updated : 5 months, 3 weeks ago IST
The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) estimates that 42kg of highly enriched uranium is required for one nuclear weapon. Based on that measure, 2,000kg would be sufficient for roughly 47 nuclear bombs, Al Jazeera noted.
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Former South Korean First Lady Kim Keon-hee in court over bribery and stoc
Updated : 5 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Former South Korean First Lady Kim Keon-hee appeared in court for her corruption trial on charges of stock manipulation, bribery, and illegal political funding. Prosecutors allege she profited from stock deals and accepted gifts. Her husband, ex-President Yoon Suk-yeol, also faces a separate
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Hyundai Motor Company Unveils Bold 2030 Vision and Product Roadmap at 2025
Updated : 5 months, 3 weeks ago IST
New York [US] / Seoul [South Korea], September 19: Hyundai Motor Company unveiled its most ambitious growth strategy today at the company's first CEO Investor Day held outside of Korea.
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LG reveals Nuriho parts, teases space development goals
Updated : 5 months, 3 weeks ago IST
In a recent startup showcase in Seoul, LG unveiled the components to be mounted on the Nuri rocket's fourth and fifth launches, underscoring its growing commitment to future space ventures, as per a report by Pulse, the English service of Maeil Business Newspaper Korea.
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Samsung to launch Galaxy S25 FE, Tab S11, Buds3 FE on Sept. 19
Updated : 5 months, 3 weeks ago IST
South Korean electronics giant, Samsung Electronics, will roll out a slate of new devices on Friday, as per a report by Pulse, the English service of Maeil Business Newspaper Korea. These new releases will include the Galaxy S25 Fan Edition (FE) smartphone, the Galaxy Tab S11 tablet, and the
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Lotte Shopping Unveils Southeast Asia and Retail Tech Strategy at 2025 CEO
Updated : 5 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Singapore, September 18: South Korea's leading retailer, Lotte Shopping Co. Ltd., hosted its 2025 CEO IR Day at The Westin Singapore on September 17 for the third consecutive year, reinforcing its long-term commitment to Southeast Asia expansion, AI transformation, and shareholder value. The
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Gourangalal Das appointed India's next ambassador to South Korea
Updated : 5 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Das, a 1999-batch officer of the Indian Foreign Service, is currently serving as Joint Secretary in the ministry. "He is expected to take up his new assignment in Seoul shortly," the MEA said in a statement.
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Korea-US trade stalemate raises fears of manufacturing hollow-out in Seoul
Updated : 5 months, 3 weeks ago IST
As trade negotiations between South Korea and the United States remain deadlocked, concerns are rising that expanding investment in the US could accelerate the hollowing out of Korea's domestic manufacturing industry, as per a report by Pulse, the English service of Maeil Business Newspaper
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Korea's top trade envoy heads to US as $350b tariff deal stalls
Updated : 5 months, 3 weeks ago IST
South Korea's top trade envoy said Monday that Seoul is working to strike a deal that protects its national interest as he left for Washington for follow-up talks on a multibillion-dollar investment deal, with the two countries still divided over key details of the July accord, as reported b
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US official expresses regret over South Korean workers' detention in Georg
Updated : 5 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Christopher Landau, deputy secretary of state, visited Seoul for a meeting with South Korean First Vice Foreign Minister Park Yoon-joo.
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Seoul: Sovereign AI, global resilience dominate agenda at World Knowledge
Updated : 5 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Artificial intelligence (AI) is rapidly emerging as a central element of national security, with experts warning that powerful nations equipped with advanced AI infrastructure could weaponise the technology to pressure countries with weaker capabilities.
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Justin Trudeau praises Korea's Democratic resilience, calls for openness a
Updated : 5 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Speaking at the opening ceremony of the 26th World Knowledge Forum, hosted by Maeil Business Newspaper at The Shilla Seoul, Trudeau delivered his first official public remarks since stepping down as prime minister in March.
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