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Foreigners in Seoul: be careful of ‘We Together Foreigners Support Center’!!!
It is a relatively new group that supports foreigners in acclimating with Korea, finding jobs, helping with resumes, etc. But…
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Alternative investment experts to gather at ASK 2024 on Oct. 16-17
The Korea Economic Daily hosted the spring conference of ASK 2024 in Seoul in May South Korea’s major institutional investors…
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S.Korean defense firms stand to gain if Harris wins Nov. election
Kamala Harris (AP via Yonhap) Defense companies will stand to gain the most among South Korean companies if US Vice…
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S.Korea signs MOU on Philippine nuclear safety checks, eyes plant deals
President Yoon Suk Yeol (left) and Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. shake hands during their summit at the Malacanang Palace…
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KAI, Hanwha Systems to collaborate on special operations helicopter
Vice President of Elbit Systems Alon Canyon (from left), KAI Chief Executive Kang Goo-young, and Hanwha Systems CEO Son Jae-il…
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S.Korea’s inflation dips below 2% first time in 42 months
Vegetable section at a local supermarket in Seoul (Courtesy of News1 Korea) South Korea’s headline inflation slowed below 2% for…
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KAI selected as PBL provider for Philippine FA-50
KAI Chief Executive Kang Goo-young (Courtesy of Yonhap) Korea Aerospace Industries Ltd. (KAI), the country’s sole military aircraft manufacturer, said…
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Shinsegae International launches Harley-Davidson Collections
South Korea’s Shinsegae International Co. launched a brand called Harley-Davidson Collections on Friday, blending Harley-Davidson’s motorcycle culture with fashion as…
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Hyundai to develop unmanned robot for EV fire suppression
Hyundai Motor Group said on Thursday that it plans to jointly develop the unmanned firefighting robot vehicle with the South…
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42Maru builds defense-specialized GenAI platform
42Maru, South Korea’s generative AI and language AI startup said on Friday that it was selected as the lead organization…
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HYBE shares fall after NewJeans demand Min’s reinstatement
HYBE Co. has suffered a fall of its share price for two consecutive days after its popular girl group NewJeans…
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S.Korea’s LIG Nex1, Iraq set for $2.6 billion deal on M-SAM missile system
LIG Nex1’s mid-range surface-to-air missile Cheongung II Iraq has decided to import South Korean-made mid-range surface-to-air missile (M-SAM) system II,…
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Hanwha signs MOU with WB Group for $2 bn Polish submarine project bid
Hanwha Ocean Vice President Jung Seung-kyun (left) and Adam Bartosiewicz, vice president of WB Group, pose for a photo after…
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Hanwha Ocean, US Senator discuss US Navy MRO
South Korea’s Hanwha Ocean Co. said on Tuesday that it discussed various aspects of the US Navy ship projects with…
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From War to Miracles: The Evolution of South Korea Amidst Global Struggles
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The End of the Korean War: A Historical Overview The Korean War, which began in 1950, was a significant conflict…
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Hansae Yes24 moves closer to owning GM supplier Erae AMS
Hansae Yes24 Holdings Co., the holding company of South Korea’s leading apparel original equipment manufacturer (OEM) Hansae Co., has moved…
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South Korea to extend export missile range from 300 km to 500 km
LIG Nex1’s guided missile Hawk South Korea has decided to extend the range of missiles for exports to 500 kilometers…
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Fashion OEM Hansae among bidders for GM Korea supplier
Erae AMS’ auto parts for advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) (File photo, courtesy of Erae) The holding company of Hansae…
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LIG Nex1’s guided rocket passes US performance test
The 2.75-inch guided rocket, known as Bigung in Korea, blast off from a launch vehicle (Courtesy of the Defense Acquisition…
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Hanwha Aerospace to export $998mn K9 howitzer to Romania
Hanwha Aerospace Co., South Korea’s major aerospace and defense system developer, signed a 1.4 trillion won ($920 million) contract to…
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The Japanese Occupation of Korea: A Struggle for Independence and the Korean War
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Introduction to the Japanese Occupation The Japanese occupation of Korea, spanning from 1910 to 1945, was a critical period that…
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Hanwha Systems signs $867 million missile radar deal with Saudi Arabia
Hanwha Systems’ multi-function radar (MFR) system used in Cheongung II missiles Hanwha Systems Co., a leading South Korean defense company,…
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GM Korea supplier Erae cs eyes revival by unit sales
Advertisement of Erae AMS (photo captured from Erae AMS’ website) A controlling stake in Erae AMS Co., formerly Delphi Automotive…
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S.Korea’s Hanwha, Doosan to develop fighter jet engines
Engine for the South Korean supersonic fighter jet KF-21 manufactured by Hanwha Aerospace under license deal with GE Aerospace (File…
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Korea’s military fund taps ex-president of Woori Financial as CIO
Military Mutual Aid Association taps Park Hwa-jae as new CIO South Korea’s Military Mutual Aid Association (MMAA), which managed 10.4…
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King Sejong the Great
Introduction to Sejong: A Background of Greatness King Sejong the Great, widely regarded as one of the most influential monarchs…
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North Korea Sent Excrement Balloons. South Korea’s Response: Blasting BTS Hits.
A military vehicle stood near the border in Paju, South Korea, a day after the country blared out a local…
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Yellow Umbrella’s new CIO to spur alternative investment
The Yellow Umbrella Mutual Aid Fund logo (Courtesy of Yellow Umbrella) The Yellow Umbrella Mutual Aid Fund, a 25.4 trillion…
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Kim Jong Un’s Balloon Barrage: Bags of Excrement Fly Into the South
A balloon carrying what appeared to be trash and excrement in a rice field in South Korea. YONHAP NEWS AGENCY/REUTERS SEOUL—An…
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South Korea to accept Indonesia’s KF-21 project cost cut proposal
The KF-21 Boramae, South Korea’s first domestically developed fighter jet South Korea plans to accept Indonesia’s request to cut its…
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LIG Nex1 participates in Malaysia’s DSA 2024
South Korea’s major defense system developer LIG Nex1 Co. announced on Tuesday that it’s participating in the Defence Services Asia…
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Aman, Rosewood, Banyan, IHG rush to open luxury hotels in Seoul
Four Seasons Hotel in central Seoul Globally renowned hospitality companies, including Aman, Rosewood and IHG Group, are rushing to South…
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Navigating choppy waters: Dollar-won FX forecasting
Hana Bank dealing room with an electric board showing that the US dollar ended at 1,375.30 won on April 26,…
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Korea’s Lotte sells Lotte Glory Properties Shenyang amid US-China dispute
A Lotte hypermarket in China South Korea’s retail giant Lotte Group has signed a deal to sell a theme park…
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Hanwha Aerospace, Poland sign $1.6 billion Chunmoo rocket launcher deal
Hanwha Aerospace CEO Son Jae-il (left) and Artur Kuptel, head of the Polish State Armament Agency, sign a $1.6 billion…
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Jeong Dojeon
Who Was Jeong Dojeon? Jeong Dojeon (1342-1398) was a prominent figure in Korean history, known for his critical role during…
