
South Korea Leads Major Economies in First-Quarter Growth as Chip Exports Surge
South Korea posted the fastest economic growth among major economies in the first quarter, central bank data released
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South Korea posted the fastest economic growth among major economies in the first quarter, central bank data released

Samsung Electronics resumed high-stakes bonus negotiations with its labor unions on May 11, reopening talks just 45 days

On May 10, data from market-research firm ResearchAndMarkets underscored how quickly South Korea’s retail landscape is shifting from

South Korea’s blistering stock-market rally accelerated in early May, triggering a wave of leveraged betting by retail investors
Photo=Theguru Honda Korea will withdraw from South Korea’s automobile market after more than two decades, ending vehicle sales in the country by year-end while maintaining after-sales support, as the company pivots to its motorcycle business. The decision follows a strategic review aimed at strengthening long-term competitiveness in the South Korean market, Chief Executive Lee Ji-hong said, citing shifting market dynamics
(Photo=Anymind) The global retail industry is increasingly experimenting with live commerce and automation, but adoption remains uneven across regions. While livestream shopping has become a dominant sales channel in parts of Asia, it has yet to gain comparable traction in Western markets. Against that backdrop, Samsung Electronics, a South Korean consumer electronics and semiconductor company, is expanding an approach refined
Photo=naver Nvidia is signaling that expanding its global artificial-intelligence ecosystem without South Korea may be increasingly difficult, as it deepens partnerships with some of the country’s most influential technology players. The shift became evident following a visit by Brian Catanzaro, the company’s vice president of applied research, to the headquarters of Naver in Seongnam. There, he met with executives from
(Photo=Lee Jong-suk instagram) South Korean actor Lee Jong-suk has sparked fresh fan speculation after sharing a series of cherry blossom photos on social media, with one image in particular drawing attention for what many saw as a subtle nod to singer and actress IU, his longtime girlfriend. Lee recently uploaded several photos without a written caption, adding only a flower
(Photo=LIG Defense & Aerospace) A $94 million missile deal in Southeast Asia is underscoring how new suppliers are beginning to challenge established players in the global naval defense market. LIG Defense & Aerospace, a key supplier to South Korea’s military, has secured its first overseas sale of a ship-based air defense missile system, signing an agreement with Ministry of Defence