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Hyundai and Kia make the best mainstream EVs, while Porsche and BMW scored the highest in the luxury segment and only one Tesla was among the finalists.

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South Korea To Deploy Laser Weapons Against North Korean Drones

South Korea to deploy laser weapons to counter North Korean drones, enhancing defense capabilities and regional stability.

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South Korea to deploy laser weapons to intercept North Korean drones

South Korea will deploy laser weapons systems designed to intercept will begin deploying laser weapons systems designed to intercept North Korean drones, as their launches in recent years have caused security concerns in the South

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Who are Stray Kids? The record-breaking Korean boy band closing BST Hyde Park

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South Korea Mass Producing Low-Cost Laser Weapon

South Korea unveils Block-I laser weapon for drone defense, a cost-effective and efficient solution to combat modern warfare threats.

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Pattaya murder suspect deported to South Korea

A Korean murder suspect having been arrested in Phnom Penh has been sent back to South Korea to face charges for allegedly killing his compatriot near Pattaya two months ago.

Bangkok Post

Samsung Workers Declare Indefinite Strike For Higher Pay

Samsung Electronics workers in South Korea escalate strike for higher wages and benefits, while medical interns and residents also strike.

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Samsung union calls for 'indefinite strike' for better pay and benefits

At the conclusion of a three-day walkout, workers at Samsung Electronics in South Korea announced they would continue their industrial action with an "indefinite strike". Among other demands, the 30,000 strong labour union is asking for a 3.5 percent increase in base wages. The strike is happening as the company's…

France 24

Samsung Electronics workers to extend strike indefinitely

Campaign for better pay and benefits stepped up, says union representing about 30,000 staff in South Korea

The Guardian - UK

Samsung Electronics workers announce 'indefinite' strike

Unionized workers at Samsung Electronics have declared an indefinite strike to pressure South Korea’s biggest company to accept their calls for higher pays and other benefits

The Independent UK

South Korea Samsung Union Declares 'Indefinite' Strike

A union representing tens of thousands of workers at Samsung Electronics in South Korea said Wednesday it would extend a three-day strike indefinitely in a bid to force management to negotiate.

International Business Times

US Air Force AC-130J Conducts Live-Fire Exercise In South Korea

US Air Force AC-130J Ghostrider demonstrates precision firepower in joint drills in South Korea, showcasing readiness amidst escalating tensions.

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To counter China, NATO and its Asian partners are moving closer under US leadership

New Zealand, Japan, South Korea and Australia are sending leaders or their deputies to the NATO summit in Washington this week as the military alliance shows growing interest beyond Europe and the Western Hemisphere

The Independent UK

Texas governor jets off to Asia as state is hammered by deadly Hurricane Beryl

While Texans bare the brunt of Beryl, Greg Abott is overseas on a trip seeking to strengthen economic ties in Asian countries

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Hong Myung-Bo Appointed South Korea Coach For Second Time

South Korean football legend Hong Myung-Bo appointed as national team coach for the second time, bringing experience and optimism.

International Business Times

S. Korea Petitioned To Probe BLACKPINK Jennie's 'Vaping Incident'

A now-deleted video showing K-pop megastar Jennie of BLACKPINK apparently smoking a vape indoors has sparked online outcry, with Seoul's foreign ministry telling AFP Tuesday it had received a formal complaint.

Android Central

Alleged Galaxy Buds 3, 3 Pro pricing leaks days before Samsung Unpacked

Samsung's Galaxy Buds 3 series price supposedly leaked through a South Korean listing.

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Samsung workers in South Korea begin 3-day strike — labor union striking for first time in Samsung's history

The National Samsung Electronics Union, whose 30,000 members represent 1/4th of the South Korean Samsung workforce, is striking today for one more day of annual leave and a change to the company's mysterious bonus structure.

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South Korea Abandons Plan To Suspend Striking Doctors

South Korea's government opts for conciliatory approach to resolve strike by junior doctors and address healthcare system challenges.

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North Korea Threatens Military Action Over South Korean Drills

Kim Yo Jong warns South Korea against provocative actions, threatens military response. Tensions escalate between North and South Korea over military drill...

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Hong Myung-Bo Returns As South Korea National Team Coach

Hong Myung-Bo returns as South Korea's national team head coach, aiming for World Cup success after successful club coaching spell.

The Independent UK

South Korea will withdraw plan to suspend licenses of striking doctors to resolve medical impasse

South Korea will withdraw its earlier plan to suspend licenses of striking doctors to resolve the country’s long medical impasse

International Business Times

South Korea Samsung Workers Start Strike: Union Chief

Workers at South Korean tech giant Samsung began a three day general strike Monday, the head of a union representing tens of thousands of employees told AFP, after talks with management broke down.

The Independent UK

Sister of North Korean leader Kim calls South Korea's live-fire drills 'suicidal hysteria'

The powerful sister of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has called South Korea’s recent front-line live-fire drills “suicidal hysteria” as she threatened unspecified military steps if further provoked

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Semiconductor analyst theorizes that China might want to destroy TSMC instead of capturing it — Chinese invasion of Taiwan would destroy supply chains, cripple South Korean chipmakers

The current prevailing thought is that TSMC's existence and the threat of its destruction are among the things holding back China from invading Taiwan. But what if we're wrong?

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