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Competition rises as the top risk, reflecting intensifying markets, while workplace safety accountability remains high amid a stricter regulatory environment Liquidity and natural catastrophe risks point to growing pressure on financial resilience SEOUL, SOUTH KOREA - Media OutReach Newswire - ...

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South Korea rolled out sweeping chip and AI megaprojects on Monday, as President Lee Jae Myung pledged to cement overwhelming industry leadership with investments worth more than US$576 billion over several years. The announcement marks ⁠Lee’s boldest push yet to align South Korea’s AI and chip ambitions with ‌his pledge to narrow regional disparities and revive economies beyond the Seoul metropolitan area. Lee was joined by the leaders of ‌Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix, the world’s two...

South Korea and Japan have reaffirmed their commitment to the denuclearisation of the Korean Peninsula while agreeing to strengthen defence cooperation during high-level talks in Seoul. The meeting reflected both countries’ shared focus on improving regional security and expanding military coordination amid growing challenges in Northeast Asia. South Korean Defence Minister Ahn Gyu-back and Japanese […]

In the sixth round of negotiations, South Korean Defence Minister Ahn Gyu-back and his Japanese counterpart Shinjiro Koizumi met in Seoul and decided to work on regional stability both bilaterally and through their alliances with Washington

SEOUL: Korea Selatan dilaporkan mengerahkan jet pejuang sebagai langkah berjaga-jaga selepas lebih 10 pesawat tentera China dan Russia memasuki zon pengenalan pertahanan udara negara itu, semalam.

Hơn 10 máy bay quân sự Nga và Trung Quốc tiến vào vùng nhận diện phòng không Hàn Quốc, khiến Seoul điều tiêm kích giám sát.

SEOUL, June 26 - South Korea's former First Lady Kim Keon Hee was sentenced on Friday to seven years in jail for receiving bribes, after a court found her guilty of accepting luxury items such as jewellery and a Dior handbag in exchange for political favours.

Seoul / Beijing Reuters — As Europe sweats through record-breaking temperatures, Asian makers of air conditioners, like South Korea’s Samsung Electronics, China’s Midea and Japan’s Mitsubishi Electric, are enjoying a boom in sales. Air conditioning is common throughout buildings, transport and homes in major cities across Asia, but it is rare in Europe and people are … The post European heat wave brings in cool cash for Asian air-conditioner makers as sales surge appeared first on Egypt Independent .

A Seoul court has sentenced a Vietnamese woman in her 20s to 10 years in prison after finding her guilty of causing her newborn's death by abandoning the baby outdoors in freezing conditions.

The Kospi in Seoul plunged again on Friday, along with most other Asian markets. A groundswell against AI in the US is driving doubts about the global tech boom, which has lifted chip stocks to record highs The post Kospi, Nikkei, Hang Seng Sink as Tech Doubts Rock Asia Again appeared first on Asia Financial .

An Airbnb report reveals a shift in Indonesian tourist trends to South Korea, as travelers look beyond Seoul for authentic local experiences.

"Recent conflicts in Ukraine and the Middle East clearly demonstrate that drones have emerged as game changers on the battlefield," Defence Minister Ahn Gyu-back told reporters in Seoul.

South Korea plans to eventually equip every soldier with their own personal drone, in a massive expansion of aerial weapons. To counter the threat from North Korea, Seoul says it will train half a million soldiers in how to use drones, and manufacture more than 100 thousand of them in the next three years. With a shrinking number of active personnel and young people to recruit, self-guided weapons could be a way to shore up defensive capability.

All branches of the military will be taught how to use technology that has become a ‘game changer on the battlefield’, says defence minister All of South Korea’s military forces will be trained as drone operators in a sweeping overhaul of its warfare strategy, the defence minister has said. “All soldiers should be able to use drones like a second personal firearm,” Ahn Gyu-back, who heads the defence ministry in Seoul, said on Friday. Continue reading...

A public row between Seoul and the US-led United Nations Command (UNC) has revealed a fresh fault line over how the two interpret North Korea’s recent border fortification activities. South Korea views its arch-rival’s actions as a violation of the 1953 Korean war armistice agreement. The UNC does not.

Michelle Steel arrives in Seoul at a moment when ethnic affinity and political polarization make diplomacy more complicated than ever.

By Boram Jang, East Asia Researcher at Amnesty International In a Seoul courtroom in March this year, a prosecutor read out charges against Jeon Seung-il, a former art student, from an indictment first written in 1989. The language had not changed, nor had the charges. Thirty-seven years later, only the young defendant had grown old. In 1989, […] The post The political painting that is still on trial in South Korea: How the unending Korean War became a permanent excuse to criminalize expression appeared first on Amnesty International .

In a Seoul courtroom in March this year, a prosecutor read out charges against Jeon Seung-il, a former art student, from an indictment first written in 1989. The language had not changed, nor had the charges. Thirty-seven years later, only the young defendant had grown old.

Seoul — North Korea on Tuesday commissioned its largest-ever warship, a 5,000-ton destroyer that military analysts say could give Pyongyang’s adversaries something more to think about in a time of crisis. In a speech at Nampho Shipyard on the country’s west coast, leader Kim Jong Un said the introduction represented a new chapter in its military … The post North Korea jump-starts naval buildup by commissioning its largest-ever warship appeared first on Egypt Independent .

La Bourse de Tokyo a chuté de plus de 3% mardi, tandis que Séoul dévissait de 10%, plombées par les valeurs tech dans le sillage de Wall Street. ...

SEOUL, June 22 (Reuters) - Two vessels operated by South Korea passed through the Strait of Hormuz after the U.S. and Iran signed a memorandum of understanding on a ceasefire agreement last week, Seoul's Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries said on Monday. The vessels are sailing normally, but have not yet fully exited a high-risk zone, the ministry said, declining to disclose further details on the vessels.

SEOUL, June 22 - Two vessels operated by South Korea passed through the Strait of Hormuz after the U.S. and Iran signed a memorandum of understanding on a ceasefire agreement last week, Seoul's Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries said on Monday.

SEOUL, June 18 - North Korea's Kim Yo Jong, the powerful sister of leader Kim Jong Un, condemned a G7 call for the country's denuclearisation as a violation of its constitution and an infringement of sovereignty, state media KCNA said on Thursday.

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SEOUL, June 18 - South Korean President Lee Jae Myung left the G7 summit in France with the souvenir of a pen from U.S. President Donald Trump and the promise of a golf game after a dinner discussion he described as making progress over the issue of North Korea.

The expected reopening of the Strait of Hormuz under a US-Iran ceasefire framework could ease pressure on South Korea’s energy-dependent economy while creating a thornier diplomatic problem for Seoul: how much should it contribute to securing the waterway? That question is likely to shadow President Lee Jae Myung’s visit to the Group of Seven summit this week in Evian-les-Bains, France, where the wars in Ukraine and Iran are expected to dominate talks among G7 leaders and several invited...

SEOUL: Badan kehakiman Korea Selatan mempergiat usaha menangani penggunaan kecerdasan buatan (AI) dalam prosiding mahkamah selepas peguam dikesan memetik kes ‘hantu’ atau yang tidak wujud hasil penggunaan teknologi itu dalam hujahan mereka.

The festival’s organising committee set up a stage and around ​70 booths from ‌11 a.m. (0200 GMT) in central Seoul, with the main festival beginning in the afternoon

SEOUL, June 13 - Thousands of people gathered in central Seoul on Saturday for an annual LGBTQ pride parade, while a conservative Christian group held a nearby counter-rally, organisers and police said.

SEOUL, June 13 - North Korea's foreign ministry condemned a U.S. decision to approve the sale of advanced air-to-air missiles and related equipment to South Korea, warning the move would worsen tensions on the Korean peninsula, state media KCNA said on Saturday.

A Seoul court on Friday sentenced ousted South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol to 30 years in prison after finding him guilty of ordering drone incursions into North Korea in an eff...

As BTS kicks off its Arirang concert tour, here’s a guide to Seoul — from hotteok trails and K-pop music video studios to stationery hauls and long walks, all best enjoyed with a sweet potato latte in hand.

SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — South Korea’s ousted President Yoon Suk Yeol and his former defense minister were sentenced to 30 years in prison Friday in a case alleging Yoon ordered drone flights over Pyongyang in 2024 to heighten tensions with North Korea and justify declaring martial law at home.

Investors across Asia have been largely shut out of the world’s largest-ever initial public offering, which has forced them to find creative ways to make bets on SpaceX’s US$75 billion global spectacle. With no direct access to the IPO, traders from Seoul to Shanghai are piling into companies along the space supply chain, industry-themed exchange-traded funds (ETF) and Nasdaq 100 Index-tracking funds in hopes of eventually capturing some of the gains that many expect once SpaceX shares hit the...

SEOUL, June 12 - Arriving to cast her vote in South Korea's local elections, Yoomi Lee was surprised to find the polling station had run out of ballot papers, turning the quick stop she had planned into an hours-long wait and quarrels with election officials.

With no direct access to the IPO, traders from Seoul to Shanghai are piling into companies along the space supply chain, industry-themed ETFs and Nasdaq 100 Index-tracking funds in hopes of capturing gains

SEOUL, June 12 - A South Korean court sentenced former President Yoon Suk Yeol to 30 years in prison on Friday over charges linked to military drones sent over Pyongyang to help create a pretext for his failed December 2024 martial law declaration, Yonhap reported.

A spate of agreements Nvidia has reached with South Korean companies presents a long-term road map for the country to expand its role in the semiconductor and physical AI industries, observers say. The most significant deal Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang made during his whirlwind three-day trip to Seoul that ended on Sunday was with SK Telecom to build AI infrastructure, including factories. An AI factory is a data centre running an end-to-end operational system that continuously collects and processes...

BANGKOK — Princess Anne, the Princess Royal of the United Kingdom, will visit Thailand from 16–17 July as part of a regional trip that also includes South Korea. The Princess Royal will travel with her husband, Vice Admiral Sir Tim Laurence, for a series of engagements in Seoul and Bangkok between 13 and 17 July. […] The post Princess Anne to visit Thailand in July appeared first on Khaosod English .

Authorities are providing AI care devices to seniors living alone, including in districts of Seoul and in Yongin, south of the capital.

South Korea imposed on Thursday a record US$409 million fine on e-commerce giant Coupang over a leak that exposed the data of more than 30 million customers, provoking ire from US lawmakers. The move caps a months-long probe into the country’s largest online retail platform, which is incorporated in the United States. Allegations of a massive data leak first surfaced in November, becoming an unexpected source of friction between Seoul and Washington.

SEOUL/BEIJING, June 10 - Chinese President Xi Jinping said he and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un reached an \"important consensus\" and agreed to safeguard regional and global peace, in a message of thanks following his visit to Pyongyang, North Korean state media KCNA said on Wednesday.

Stocks surge in Seoul and Tokyo, plus other Asian markets on Tuesday, while the price of oil fell amid hope that a peace deal is slowly edging toward fruition The post Kospi and Nikkei Rally, Oil Falls, as Hopes for Mideast Peace Rise appeared first on Asia Financial .

Seoul insists its plan to build the ships is aimed at countering North Korea. But the decision carries implications far beyond this, with China watching particularly closely.

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang spent the weekend eating barbecue and fried chicken with the country's tech leaders in Seoul and appearing on a popular TV show The post Nvidia’s Huang Unveils String of AI Deals in South Korea appeared first on Asia Financial .

Broadcom, a US supplier of the chips and networking technology that underpin the global artificial intelligence boom, missed revenue expectations last week. Not by much. On Monday, South Korea’s stock market had fallen more than 8%, Samsung Electronics had lost 10%, SK Hynix almost 8%, Taiwan’s market had been hit, Japanese semiconductor stocks were under […] The post California revenue miss, 8% Seoul collapse: AI investors be warned appeared first on Asia Times .

Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan's recent visit to Seoul was brief, lasting little more than a day. Yet, its significance extends far beyond the schedule itself. His meetings with...

SEOUL - China's President Xi Jinping hailed an "invincible friendship" with Pyongyang as he arrived in North Korea Monday, his first trip abroad this year after hosting back-to-back summits in Beijing.

Nachdem die Regionalwahlen in Südkorea durch Stimmzettelengpässen teils unterbrochen wurden, steht Präsident Lee Jae Myung in der Kritik. In Seoul kommt es zu anhaltenden Protesten.

South Korean President Lee Jae Myung has appointed Han Seongsook, the minister for small and midsize businesses and startups, as the country's new prime minister.

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang is visiting South Korea this week to strengthen ties with Samsung Electronics, SK Hynix, and other major tech firms, combining business meetings with public appearances including a baseball game first pitch and TV talk show appearance. The visit highlights South Korea's strategic importance as a supplier of 70% of memory chips for AI systems and as a potential manufacturing hub for physical AI applications.

Huru-hara terjadi di Korea Selatan (Korsel). Aparat kepolisian bahkan membubarkan paksa para pengunjuk rasa di Seoul, Jumat (5/6/2026).

North Korean ruler Kim Jong-un’s recent display of nuclear-processing capabilities appears timed with reports of an impending visit by China’s leader and fuelled by insecurities about Seoul’s nuclear submarine talks with Washington. Analysts also say that mounting trilateral talks involving the United States, Japan and South Korea have galvanised Kim into doubling down on Pyongyang’s status as a nuclear-armed state. The state-run Korean Central News Agency (KCNA) announced on Friday that Xi...

Over 6,000 people protested on Friday night at a vote counting centre in Seoul over a shortage of ballot papers, demanding a re-run after voting in local elections was disrupted, the Yonhap news agency reported. The crowd gathered at the SK Olympic Handball Stadium, where votes were counted from Wednesday’s elections to pick mayors, provincial […]

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A new museum designed by French architect Jean-Michel Wilmotte opened in Seoul on June 4, adding to the South Korean capital's cultural institutions.

China and South Korea will allow 70 more flights per week between the two countries in view of fast-growing, two-way tourism and a drop in Chinese group travel to Japan. The Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport in Seoul said in a statement Thursday that passenger flight capacity would grow from 608 to 664 per week and that maximum air freight flights would expand from 54 to 68 per week. These expansions, the first since before the Covid pandemic, reflect a surge in two-way tourism,...

The robot models at the Seoul fashion show appeared to be a humanoid made by Chinese startup Unitree, which are popular due to their relatively low cost The post Robotics May Have Naked Ambition but Humanoids Need Clothes Too appeared first on Asia Financial .

South Korea's ruling Democratic Party dominated local elections on Wednesday but suffered a notable loss as conservative Oh Se-hoon retained the Seoul mayor's office, a symbolic setback for President Lee Jae Myung's party.

More than 1,000 demonstrators had gathered outside a Seoul polling station on Thursday to block ballot boxes from being removed.

Exit polls suggest the DP will win 11 of 16 regional posts, with Seoul and Busan producing the night’s most closely watched results.

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Seoul's plans for nuclear-powered vessels come as regional rivals ramp up undersea capabilities, raising concerns over a widening military buildup.

When Shinsegae Group chairman Chung Yong-jin bowed before cameras in Seoul on May 26, 2026, it marked his second public apology in two weeks. The controversy stemmed from a Starbucks Korea promotion launched on May 18, the anniversary of the Gwangju Uprising, promoting a large tumbler branded as a “tank” while marketing the date itself […] The post Starbucks marketing blunder complicates South Korea’s elections appeared first on Asia Times .

Dong Guangping, a Chinese human rights activist and Tiananmen Square dissident, successfully fled to South Korea by inflatable boat on May 25th after a 30-hour journey. The escape marks his fourth attempted departure from China; South Korean authorities are now investigating whether he will be granted asylum.

On April 10, 2026, South Korean President Lee Jae-myung sparked controversy by sharing a social media video that compared wartime killings to the Holocaust and alleged that Israeli forces had tortured, and thrown from a rooftop, a Palestinian. Because the incident had occurred in 2024, Lee’s intervention appeared oddly timed, disconnected from immediate Korean national […] The post Seoul’s blind spot, Beijing’s red line appeared first on Asia Times .

SEOUL, May 27 - An Iranian anti-ship missile was likely involved in an attack on a cargo ship operated by local shipper HMM in the Strait of Hormuz earlier this month, South Korea's Foreign Ministry said on Wednesday.

South Korea authorities launched an investigation after part of a decades-old overpass collapsed in Seoul on 26 May. The accident killed three people and disrupted rail traffic near the capital’s main station.

South Korea summons Iranian ambassador over attack on vessel South Korea’s Foreign Ministry has summoned Iranian Ambassador Saeed Koozechi to lodge what it described as a strong protest over an attack on a South Korean vessel, according to Yonhap news agency. Seoul demanded “responsible measures, including steps to prevent a recurrence”, the report said. Tensions escalated after South Korea’s Foreign Ministry said an Iranian-made antiship missile was “highly likely” used in an earlier attack on the HMM Namu, operated by South Korean shipping company HMM.

South Korea announced it will summon Iran's ambassador to Seoul to lodge a formal protest over an attack on a cargo ship.

South Korea reported progress on an unspecified verification process, though the full details were not provided in the available excerpt.

South Korean stocks surged more than 8% on Thursday, according to Yonhap news agency.

A group of Samsung Electronics shareholders convened in Seoul, likely for an annual meeting or governance matter.

South Korea released a statement regarding a final verification stage, according to Yonhap News Agency.

The Korea Exchange activated trading halts on Thursday as part of its standard circuit breaker system during market movements, a routine protective mechanism designed to prevent excessive volatility.

Sports coverage of the Kiwoom Heroes baseball team during the 2024 season.

A Kiwoom Heroes baseball battery had a notable performance in Seoul. (Full text not reproduced—source is copyrighted sports coverage.)

South Korea's professional baseball league reached 4 million cumulative fan attendance, marking a notable milestone for the domestic sports sector.

A Seoul court rejected an arrest warrant request on Thursday, according to Yonhap News Agency.

A memorable day for the Kiwoom Heroes battery in Korean baseball.

The Doosan Bears, a South Korean professional baseball team, announced a contract extension on Thursday.

The Korea-U.S. Alliance Foundation held a routine event in Seoul on Thursday.

The Doosan Bears baseball team announced a contract extension on Thursday.

South Korea's government froze fuel price ceilings as part of its domestic energy policy management.

South Korean Interior Minister Yun Ho-jung made a statement on Thursday (content truncated in source).

South Korea's Industry Minister Kim Jung-kwan met with his Kyrgyz counterpart in Seoul, discussing economic and trade cooperation between the two countries.

Israel released two South Korean nationals who had been in custody, according to Yonhap News Agency.

A North Korean women's football club is pursuing a competitive objective in their sport.

Israel released two South Korean nationals who had been in custody, resolving a consular detention matter between the two countries.

The South Korean won appreciated slightly against the U.S. dollar in currency trading.

Nine Korean theatrical works have been invited to the Avignon Festival, highlighting growing international recognition of Korean performing arts.

A Seoul court sentenced a former National Intelligence Service official on Thursday. Details of the charges and sentence length are not provided in the available excerpt.

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South Korean President Lee Jae Myung's approval rating has declined, according to polling data released by Yonhap News Agency.

South Korea and the Inter-American Development Bank announced a partnership agreement, signaling expanded economic cooperation and development finance collaboration in the Americas region.

Celltrion Inc., a South Korean biopharmaceutical firm, issued a statement Thursday.

South Korea's foreign ministry held a cyber dialogue session, according to an official announcement.

South Korea's defense ministry held an exhibition in Seoul on Thursday, as reported by Yonhap news agency.

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South Korean non-life insurers reported their auto insurance loss rates in a routine industry update from Yonhap News Agency.

South Korean stocks surged more than 8 percent on Thursday, marking a substantial daily gain for the KOSPI index.

Israel has released two South Korean nationals who had been in detention, according to Yonhap News Agency reporting from Seoul.

South Korea's largest 10 companies account for a significant share of the nation's economic output, reflecting the dominance of major conglomerates in the economy.

South Korea's producer prices rose at an accelerated rate according to recent data.

South Korean banks' net income from overseas business activities reported (specific figures not provided in excerpt).

A K-pop group unit announced activities or releases (full content truncated in source).

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Samsung Electronics management and union representatives engaged in intense negotiations ahead of a deadline, a routine occurrence in South Korean labor relations involving one of the country's largest employers.

South Korea and Mongolia convened director-general level talks in Seoul, continuing regular bilateral diplomatic consultation.

BTS, a major K-pop group, is scheduled to make a special appearance at an event in Seoul.

South Korea plans to extend its fuel tax cut scheme, according to an announcement by the government.

South Korea plans to complete at least 70 percent of its domestic semiconductor manufacturing expansion, according to Yonhap News Agency.

South Korea's exports surged 65 percent compared to the same period last year, according to official trade data.

South Korean stocks opened higher on Thursday, according to Yonhap News Agency.

Official campaigning has begun in South Korea for the June 3 local elections, marking the start of the formal campaign period.

The South Korean presidential office issued a statement on Thursday, though the specific details were not included in the available text.

South Korea's exports rose 65 percent compared to the same period last year, according to data released by Yonhap.

BTS announced plans to broadcast a concert from Busan, continuing their regular touring and media engagement activities.

South Korean stocks opened higher on Thursday, according to Yonhap News Agency reporting.

South Korea and the European Union held a policy dialogue in Seoul.

CJ Olive Young Corp., South Korea's leading health and beauty retailer, released company information.

The South Korean presidential office made a statement on Thursday regarding an unspecified pledge or commitment, but the details are unavailable.

South Korea's food exports increased nearly 5 percent in May, according to Yonhap News Agency.

Director Yeon Sang-ho's film 'Colony' has been announced as a new addition to a festival or distribution program.

HD Hyundai announced developments in its shipbuilding unit during a Thursday briefing, according to Yonhap News Agency.

South Korea and the Netherlands upgraded their diplomatic relationship, signaling closer bilateral ties between the two nations.

A Seoul court sentenced a former National Intelligence Service official on Thursday in what appears to be a routine legal proceeding.

South Korea unveiled a new strategic vision on Thursday, though specific details were not provided in the available text.

South Korean stocks rose sharply in late trading Thursday, reflecting routine market dynamics in the Seoul exchange.

Israel has released two South Korean nationals who had been in captivity, according to Yonhap News Agency.

A group of Samsung Electronics shareholders took action regarding the company. [Full content truncated in source.]

South Korea's culture ministry announced a cultural award (Eungwan/Silver category).

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Israel has released two South Korean nationals who were previously captured, according to Yonhap news agency.

South Korea's housing market is regaining momentum, raising concerns at the central bank about rising property prices complicating monetary policy as external inflationary pressures mount.

South Korea is positioning itself as a central player in emerging global debates over the economic and policy implications of AI-driven innovation.

North Korea's women's football team traveled to South Korea to compete, marking the first time athletes from the North have crossed the border in approximately eight years.

South Korea is moving toward unified local elections, including a mid-term evaluation of the Lee administration's performance and the election of Seoul's mayor. These elections are part of the country's regular electoral cycle.

India's Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and South Korea's Minister of Patriots & Veterans Affairs jointly unveiled a war memorial at Imjingak Park in Seoul.

Samsung Electronics' union suspended a strike scheduled to begin Thursday after reaching a tentative pay deal with the company, preventing action that could have disrupted South Korea's economy and global semiconductor supply.

Starbucks Korea's 'Tank Day' promotional mug sparked public backlash and boycott calls after the design was perceived as insensitive, prompting the company to address customer concerns over the product's military imagery.

Samsung's union has announced plans to proceed with strike action after mediation efforts between labor representatives and management reached an impasse. The labor action threatens production at the South Korean conglomerate.

More than 50,000 Samsung Electronics employees are set to strike on Thursday after wage negotiations between unions and company management broke down. South Korean authorities have warned the action could disrupt the country's economy and global supply chains for technology products.

Mexican convenience store chain OXXO held a grand opening event in Seoul's Dongdaemun district, marking its debut in the South Korean market with a campaign focused on connecting with local daily life.

South Korean President Lee Jae Myung accused Israel of detaining South Korean citizens in international waters, describing the action as exceeding legal boundaries and questioning whether such conduct could proceed without formal protest.

South Korea announced the release of its nationals who had been held in Israeli custody, following earlier protests over Israel's seizure of a South Korean aid vessel destined for Gaza. The presidential Blue House characterized the release as welcome news after expressing strong regret over the vessel's detention and arrests.

North Korea and South Korea faced off in a women's football match in South Korea, marking their first meeting on South Korean soil since 2018. The fixture, part of the Asian Champions League semi-finals, carries symbolic significance as a rare sporting engagement between the divided nations.

Samsung Electronics reached a tentative wage deal with its union, averting a potential strike that could have disrupted global semiconductor supply. The agreement eases concerns about production stoppages at one of the world's largest chip manufacturers.

South Korea's Journal of Commerce Index collapsed to its lowest level in a year, raising concerns about the nation's economic trajectory and raising alarm about potential broader regional impacts.

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SEOUL, May 19 (Yonhap) -- South Korea and Finland have opportunities to pursue m...