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South Korea exports hit record $120.9bn as AI drives 263% semiconductor surge
South Korea’s September exports surged to a record $120.9 billion as semiconductor shipments rose 262.8% to an unprecedented $60.3 billion.
South Korea demands Ukraine apology after secret North Korean POW transfer is disclosed
South Korea has demanded an apology after Ukraine disclosed the transfer of two North Korean prisoners of war despite what Seoul says was a confidentiality agreement.
Europe faces 510,000-bpd jet fuel deficit as Iran war reshapes global aviation supply
Europe could face a 510,000-barrel-per-day jet fuel deficit in the fourth quarter as disrupted Middle Eastern supply sends buyers as far as South Korea.
South Korea weighs eight US reactors as $350bn investment plan takes shape
South Korea and the United States are working through projects that could form part of Seoul’s $350 billion U.S. investment commitment, with proposals ranging from a 6.3 GW Texas power plant to nuclear reactors and shipbuilding.
North Korea fires two short-range ballistic missiles within three hours from Wonsan
North Korea launched two short-range missiles from Wonsan within three hours, with one travelling about 450 kilometres and another more than 600 kilometres.
Why Chord Energy is selling 32,000 Marcellus acres to POSCO for $550m
Chord Energy Corporation is selling its entire non-operated Marcellus position to POSCO International Corporation for $550 million, leaving the producer focused exclusively on the Williston Basin.
South Korean court orders North Korea to pay $32m for Kaesong office demolition
A Seoul court has ordered North Korea to compensate South Korea for destroying the inter-Korean liaison office, producing a historic but largely symbolic judgment.
South Korea expands espionage law beyond North Korea as Seoul moves to protect chip technology
South Korea’s revised espionage law took effect on September 13, extending criminal liability to spying for any foreign country as Seoul tries to protect semiconductors, batteries and artificial-intelligence technology.
Philippines warns China could exploit Trump’s cuts to U.S.–South Korea military exercises
The Philippines says China could exploit cuts to U.S.–South Korea military drills. Find out why Manila is expanding defence partnerships.
Primark wants more K-beauty customers without becoming a specialist beauty retailer
Primark partners with Pureseoul for an exclusive UK K-beauty range, testing whether Korean sister brands can bring specialist beauty into value retail.