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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

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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.

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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.

International Business Times

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.

Android Central

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.

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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

Tom’s Hardware

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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Marie Claire

The 20 Best Historical Korean Dramas Ever

Your guide to getting into historical Korean shows has arrived.

Al Jazeera

Man who stabbed South Korea opposition leader gets 15 years in jail

Lee Jae-myung suffered a wound to his jugular vein and underwent emergency surgery after the attack in January.

The Guardian - AU

Dick Smith enters nuclear debate but CSIRO analysis shows his argument in meltdown

The entrepreneur claims agency exaggerated the costs of the Coalition plan despite it using best-case scenario South Korea as the benchmark

International Business Times

Single And Proud: S. Korean YouTuber's Viral Embrace Of Solo Life

South Korea has declared its super-low birthrate a "national emergency" and poured billions into encouraging citizens to marry and reproduce, but one YouTuber has found happiness and success promoting the opposite ideal.

The Independent UK

BTS member Jin expected to take part in Paris Olympics as a torchbearer from South Korea

Jin, the oldest member of K-pop supergroup BTS, will make a mark in the Paris Olympics as a torchbearer from South after recently returning from his mandatory military service

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Noodle-eating hikers are causing trouble on South Korea’s highest mountain

Stop contaminating our streams, implore park officials

Al Jazeera

North Korea claims ballistic missile test with ‘superlarge warhead’

South Korean military says Pyongyang’s claim of successful launch ‘likely to be false’.

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