Korea - Sep 19, 2025 PM EDT - Jason
Apple's iPhone 17 launch brought back long queues at flagships from New York to Beijing and a day-one push for the base model, placing Korea's display and camera suppliers squarely in the spotlight as Apple defends share against intensifying competition in China. At Apple's Fifth Avenue store in Manhattan, CEO Tim Cook greeted early customers amid a festive scene of preorder pickups and first-wave unboxings. Similar lines formed at major international locations, including Beijing's Sanlitun flagship, underscoring a return of in-person
US - Sep 19, 2025 PM EDT - Jason
President Donald Trump is set to impose a $100,000 application fee on H-1B visa petitions, a sweeping move that could reshape skilled immigration and add substantial costs for employers that sponsor foreign professionals, according to the White House and multiple reports. The change, expected to be formalized by presidential proclamation, comes amid a broader crackdown on immigration and follows a high-profile raid at a Hyundai-LG Energy battery plant in Georgia, where hundreds of Korean workers were detained over alleged visa violations.
Korea - Sep 19, 2025 AM EDT - Jason
The government pledges new support for essential services, medical groups question the impact, and experts caution the system is edging toward deeper strain. South Korea's prolonged healthcare dispute has entered another unsettled chapter this September. The month has brought a mixture of government action, renewed criticism from the medical profession, and increasingly urgent warnings from policy researchers. Together, these developments suggest the conflict is moving into a different stage, even if a clear resolution remains out of sight.
Korea - Sep 17, 2025 AM EDT - Jason
South Korea's decision to allow Chinese package tour groups to enter the country without visas later this month has stirred a heated public reaction. The initiative, which begins on September 29 and runs until June 2026, is described by the government as a limited experiment to boost tourism and signal goodwill to Beijing. At the same time, the decision has unsettled many Koreans, reviving worries about public health, safety controls,
US - Sep 16, 2025 PM EDT - Jason
South Korea has launched an inquiry into possible human rights violations after U.S. immigration agents detained dozens of Korean workers at a Hyundai-LG battery plant in Georgia earlier this month. The incident has sparked diplomatic discussions and raised questions about protections for foreign labor.
World - Sep 16, 2025 AM EDT - Jason
South Korea is once again debating how it will power its future. The argument, once a matter for policy experts and engineers, has spilled into public view as the government leans more heavily on nuclear energy while pledging to expand renewables. The tension reflects a broader dilemma: how to meet rising demand without falling behind in the global push for cleaner power.
US - Sep 15, 2025 PM EDT - Jason
Negotiations between South Korea and the United States on a $350 billion investment framework have hit delays. Officials in Seoul want a standing currency swap line with the U.S. Federal Reserve, while Washington has been cautious to commit. The investment plan was first announced in July, covering areas such as semiconductors, clean energy, and other advanced industries. It was billed at the time as a sign of deeper economic ties,
US - Sep 15, 2025 PM EDT - Jason
American activist Charlie Kirk spoke in South Korea earlier this month, only days before his death in Utah. His appearance at the Build Up Korea 2025 conference in Seoul has drawn new attention, as he urged young people to take part in civic life and public debate.
US - Sep 15, 2025 PM EDT - Jason
The United States, South Korea, and Japan have started their large-scale joint military exercises, known as "Freedom Edge," just off the coast of Jeju Island, South Korea. Scheduled to run through Friday, this weeklong drill is focused on enhancing cooperation among the three countries across air, naval, and cyber operations.
Korea - Sep 14, 2025 PM EDT - Jason
With the 9th Congress of the Workers' Party approaching, North Korea has suggested it will push both its nuclear arsenal and conventional forces. Kim Jong Un's remarks point to a two-track strategy that regional analysts say could add pressure to security planning in Northeast Asia. In Seoul, officials emphasized the need to strengthen coordination with the United States and Japan, noting that direct channels of communication are vital to avoid missteps. U.S. officials
US - Sep 14, 2025 PM EDT - Jason
South Korea's exports in August came in weaker than expected, underscoring the strain that renewed U.S. tariff pressures are placing on Asia's fourth-largest economy. Official data showed that outbound shipments grew only modestly last month, falling short of market forecasts. Analysts cited U.S. tariff measures on key sectors-including semiconductors and automobiles-as a major factor weighing on performance.
Korea - Sep 14, 2025 PM EDT - Jason
South Korea's consumer inflation cooled noticeably in August, adding momentum to expectations that the Bank of Korea (BOK) may soon gain room to adjust its monetary stance.
World - Sep 13, 2025 PM EDT - Jason
North Korea will unveil a new defense policy at its upcoming Workers' Party Congress, with leader Kim Jong Un declaring that the state will advance both nuclear weapons and conventional forces in tandem.
US - Sep 13, 2025 AM EDT - Jason
South Korea has sharply criticized the treatment of its nationals following last week's U.S. immigration raid at Hyundai and LG's $7.6 billion battery plant in Georgia, where hundreds of Korean engineers were detained and later sent home.
US - Sep 12, 2025 PM EDT - Jason
South Korean President Lee Jae-myung warned on Friday that the recent U.S. immigration raid at Hyundai and LG's $7.6 billion battery plant in Georgia could discourage Korean companies from expanding their investments in the United States.
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