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[Graphic News] Traditional medicine gains traction globally
With South Korea’s aging population and the rising prevalence of chronic diseases, traditional Korean medicine is emerging as a promising export, according to a report by the Korea International Trade Association. The report projects that the global traditional medicine market will grow from $518.6 billion in 2022 to $768.2 billion by 2027, with an average annual growth rate of 8.2 percent. It also highlights that the World Health Organization (WHO) is actively encouraging the use of traditional
Feb. 12, 2025 -
DeepSeek gives different answers about kimchi's origin: 'Korea' in Korean, 'China' in Chinese: Seoul spy agency
The Chinese artificial intelligence (AI) model DeepSeek provided different answers to sensitive questions depending on the language -- for example, defining kimchi's origin as Korea when asked in Korean, but claiming it is Chinese when asked in Chinese, Seoul's spy agency said Sunday. The National Intelligence Service (NIS) said it has also found the AI service provides its advertisers with unlimited access to users' personal data and such information is subject to submission to the Chinese gove
Feb. 9, 2025 -
S. Korea issues special travel advisory for Santorini, others over quakes
More than 700 earthquakes have occurred since Jan. 24 South Korea on Friday issued a special travel advisory for Santorini and three other Greek islands -- Anafi, Ios and Amorgos -- as hundreds of earthquakes hit or affected the islands in the last two weeks. More than 700 earthquakes, with magnitudes between 3 and 4, have occurred on and around the popular tourist island since Jan. 24. Thousands of local residents have been evacuating from the island, with authorities closing schools and advisi
Feb. 7, 2025 -
European leaders warn of pain from transatlantic trade war
European leaders warned on Monday that US President Donald Trump's threat to expand tariffs to the EU risked setting off a trade war that would cause economic harm on both sides of the Atlantic. European Union foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas said if the US and Europe started a trade war "then the one laughing on the side is China". "We are very interlinked. We need America, and America needs us as well," she said, speaking ahead of an informal gathering of EU leaders in Brussels. Trump told the
Feb. 3, 2025 -
Canadians cancel trips, ban American booze after Trump's tariffs
Canadians have canceled trips south of the border, boycotted US alcohol and other products and even booed at sporting events after US. President Donald Trump announced 25 percent tariffs on most of Canada's goods on Saturday. Though Trump had pledged to put tariffs on Canada and Mexico before taking office, the perceived act of economic warfare on a country that is so close to the United States culturally and geographically still came as a shock to many Canadians. "It feels like Trump wants to r
Feb. 3, 2025 -
EU must 'stand up for itself' if hit by Trump tariffs: Macron
The European Union must show its muscle if US President Donald Trump makes good on his threat to target the bloc with tariffs, French President Emmanuel Macron warned on Monday. "If we are attacked in terms of trade, Europe -- as a true power -- will have to stand up for itself and therefore react," Macron said as he arrived for leaders' talks in Brussels.
Feb. 3, 2025 -
[Graphic News] S. Korea ranks 3rd globally with visa-free access to 192 countries
South Korea’s passports have again ranked among the most powerful in the world, allowing holders to enter 192 countries without a visa. According to the 2025 Henley Passport Index, published by British citizenship advisory firm Henley & Partners, South Korea was tied for 3rd place in terms of passport power, alongside Finland, France, Germany, Italy and Spain. South Korea previously ranked 3rd in January 2020, climbed to 2nd place the following year, and has consistently maintained its position
Feb. 3, 2025 -
Israel's Netanyahu heads to US to discuss 'victory over Hamas' with Trump
TEL AVIV (AP) -- Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Sunday he will discuss "victory over Hamas,” countering Iran and expanding diplomatic relations with Arab countries in his meeting with US President Donald Trump. Tuesday's meeting at the White House will be Trump's first with a foreign leader since returning to office. It comes as US and Arab mediators begin the daunting work of brokering the next phase of an agreement to wind down the war in the Gaza Strip and release dozens of mi
Feb. 2, 2025 -
Trump unveils sweeping US tariffs on Canada, Mexico, China
PALM BEACH (AFP) -- President Donald Trump announced broad tariffs Saturday on major US trading partners Canada, Mexico and China, claiming a "major threat" from illegal immigration and drugs -- a move that sparked promises of retaliation. Canadian and Mexican exports to the United States will face a 25 percent tariff starting Tuesday, although energy resources from Canada will have a lower 10 percent levy. Goods from China, which already face various rates of duties, will see an additional 10 p
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Apple’s flagging AI hopes get revival from DeepSeek’s emergence
Concerns over Apple Inc.’s first-quarter results have met with 11th-hour optimism that it could eventually benefit from the same force that recently wreaked havoc on the tech sector. The emergence of Chinese artificial intelligence startup DeepSeek is seen as a positive for Apple as cheaper AI models could contribute to a long-anticipated — and so far unrealized — iPhone upgrade cycle and re-acceleration in growth. The outlook for AI and iPhones will be in focus with results due after market clo
Jan. 30, 2025 -
Tesla books $600 million boost from Bitcoin after accounting change
Tesla Inc.’s holdings of Bitcoin gave its latest quarterly results a boost, courtesy of new accounting rules for digital assets. Its net income got a $600 million mark-to-market benefit from the digital tokens due to the adoption of the accounting approach, Chief Financial Officer Vaibhav Taneja said on Tesla’s earnings call on Wednesday. The electric vehicle maker’s fourth-quarter adjusted earnings were 73 cents a share, missing analysts’ average estimates of 75 cents. But investors took heart
Jan. 30, 2025