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Nvidia scandal raises export risks for Korean chipmakers

South Korean chipmakers Samsung Electronics and SK hynix could face tighter export compliance requirements if US authorities step up scrutiny of Nvidia's AI chip shipments to China.

Nvidia investigating reports that CEO Jensen Huang was targeted by Chinese intelligence

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WDAF 2026 draws 1,000 as digital assets reshape finance

The inaugural World Digital Assets Forum 2026, hosted by Herald Media Group, drew some 1,000 participants to The Grand Lotte Seoul on Monday, bringing together global financial leaders to explore the
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FBI-wanted N. Korean hacker back in spotlight

A North Korean programmer accused of helping orchestrate some of the world's most disruptive cyberattacks is back in the spotlight. Park Jin-hyok has drawn renewed attention after the FBI attributed t
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5 things to know about Shin Min-a, K-drama's long-reigning sweetheart

Anyone who tunes in to "The Remarried Empress," Disney+'s new big-budget, quasi-medieval fantasy series, will find themselves with a lot to take in. This is a world where rival empires square off as a

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Apple, Samsung turn to Chinese AI rivals to stay competitive

Apple and Samsung Electronics are increasingly relying on Chinese technology giants to power their artificial intelligence services in China.

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For Korean moms, time off depends on where they work

For Kim, a 37-year-old employee in Seoul expecting her second child in January, one of the most welcome changes at work is that it has become easier to take a day off when her child needs her.

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Samsung rolls out red carpet for Hyundai Motor executives

Samsung Electronics is bringing together top executives from Hyundai Motor Group for an unprecedented gathering Monday, signaling closer ties between two of South Korea's largest conglomerates.

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4 yrs and 20m views later, Lim Yunchan, Marin Alsop reunite

Four years ago in Texas, Marin Alsop was seen wiping away tears as Lim Yunchan finished Rachmaninoff’s Piano Concerto No. 3 in the final round of the Van Cliburn International Piano Competition.

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Take the slow train

Forget the KTX. The high-speed train is a fast way to get around the country, but there are other, more scenic rail options that let passengers fully take in their surroundings.