Germany’s Chip Boom Becomes South Korea’s Win – and a Quiet Challenge for the U.S.
As Washington pushes to rebuild domestic semiconductor capacity, Europe’s fastest-growing chip market is quietly enriching one of America’s
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As Washington pushes to rebuild domestic semiconductor capacity, Europe’s fastest-growing chip market is quietly enriching one of America’s

Starting next year, South Korea will officially mark May 1 as “Labor Day,” restoring the name for the

A South Korean scientist is warning that the gas stoves commonly used in households may release harmful pollutants

While Washington pushes to bring manufacturing back home, South Korea’s LG Electronics — one of the world’s largest
(Photo=Pixabay) New international data shows that U.S. consumers pay far less for food than South Koreans — one of Asia’s richest nations — even as inflation dominates headlines. Take Starbucks, for example. A tall latte costs $3.26 in the U.S., while the same drink sets you back $4.11 in Seoul. That’s a 26% premium, and it’s not just coffee —
Photo=NuScale Power Up to 80 small modular reactors (SMRs) from U.S.-based NuScale Power are expected to be built in Tennessee, presenting a potential windfall for South Korean companies collaborating with NuScale, including Samsung C&T and Doosan Enerbility. On September 2, the Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) and ENTRA1 Energy signed an agreement to deploy up to 6 gigawatts (GW) of NuScale
Photo=Korean Air Korean Air has handed over the management of its flagship cargo facility at New York’s John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Swissport, one of the world’s leading ground handling companies. The five-year partnership, which took effect on September 1, is designed to streamline cargo operations while allowing the airline to focus on expanding its freight network and
(Photo=Pixabay) When robot vacuums first entered homes, they promised to make life easier: automated cleaning, obstacle detection, and even room mapping for efficiency. But a recent report from South Korea’s consumer watchdog suggests that these conveniences may come at a hidden cost—vulnerabilities that could open a digital window into private living spaces. On September 2, the Korea Consumer Agency (KCA)
(Photo=Office of the President of the Republic of Korea) South Korean President Lee Jae-myung has ordered his cabinet to strengthen penalties for a wide range of domestic economic and social issues, from tourist overcharging to wage violations and industrial accidents. In a Cabinet meeting held at the presidential office in Yongsan on September 2, Lee stressed that these problems can