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Seoul recalibrates Hormuz plans as fighting intensifies, opposition grows

South Korea appears to be recalibrating plans for a potential military contribution to the Strait of Hormuz, even as Washington steps up pressure on Seoul to commit resources. The government had been

Seoul reviews Hormuz troop deployment among options, no decision yet

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China pivot: Hyundai looks to exports, Toyota goes all in on EVs

China’s rise as an electric vehicle powerhouse is forcing global automakers to rewrite their playbooks. With its speed, tightly integrated supply chains and advanced battery ecosystem, the country is
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At 81, Amorepacific vows to lead global beauty standards

Amorepacific Chairman Suh Kyung-bae unveiled his blueprint for the beauty conglomerate's next chapter at its 81st anniversary, vowing to rewrite industry benchmarks for global growth under what the co
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Why Brazilian funk is having a K-pop moment

Brazilian funk is gaining a stronger presence in K-pop, with some of the industry's leading acts turning to the hard-hitting rhythms born in South America. Ateez brought the genre to the forefront in

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Seoul wants to be fashion’s 5th capital. There’s a catch

Seoul is adding venues and ambitions, chasing a model that is already under pressure. City needs to decide what kind of fashion capital it wants to be

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DP chief calls for greater security autonomy amid prospect of US-NK talks

South Korea should prepare for a potential shift in Washington's approach to North Korea's nuclear program by fortifying its own security capabilities, South Korea's ruling party leader Rep. Kim Min-s

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Hyundai Steel targets $4b annual sales from Louisiana plant

DONALDSONVILLE, Louisiana – Hyundai Steel anticipates its planned $5.8 billion electric arc furnace steel plant in Louisiana to generate about $4 billion in annual revenue.

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Lee Chang-dong's 'Possible Love' becomes talk of Venice

When Lee Chang-dong's "Possible Love" made its world premiere in the main competition at the Venice Film Festival Sunday, the reaction was swift.

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He was given six months to live. He spent it finding home for autistic son

‘Peter Pan Dad’ author Jeon Gyeong-cheol, whose desperate search sent ripples across the country, had secured a new home for his son and embarked on a new mission to build a better support system for others like him