Lee Jae Myung Pledges South Korea High-Tech Dominance Beyond Semiconductors South Korea high-tech dominance pushed by President Lee as he pledges new investment and warns against over‑intervening in private firms …
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Xi Jinping begins state visit to Pyongyang, vows China North Korea cooperation
by Sui Yuitoby Sui YuitoXi Jinping Visit to Pyongyang Marks First State Trip in Seven Years Xi Jinping visit to Pyongyang began on June 8, 2026, with the Chinese leader arriving for a two-day …
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Xi Jinping arrives in Pyongyang to deepen China-North Korea ties amid tensions
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiXi Jinping visit to North Korea signals Beijing’s bid to deepen ties with Pyongyang Xi Jinping’s visit to North Korea on June 8–9, 2026, marks Beijing’s effort to strengthen relations …
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South Korea children still take father’s surname while mothers keep their names
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiIn South Korea, Children Still Take Father’s Surname Amid Ongoing Gender Debates Most South Korean children still take their father’s surname, reflecting patrilineal naming customs amid growing public debate over …
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Ruling Democratic Party scores decisive win in South Korea local elections
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiSouth Korea local elections deliver strong showing for ruling party, exit polls suggest Exit polls from June 3, 2026 show the ruling Democratic Party outperforming expectations in South Korea local …
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Hanwha Aerospace Factory Explosion Kills Five in Daejeon South Korea
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiHanwha Aerospace explosion at Daejeon plant kills five, prompts government probe Five people died after a Hanwha Aerospace explosion at a Daejeon factory on June 1, 2026; South Korean authorities …
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Hanwwa Aerospace factory explosion in Seoul kills five, authorities say Five people died in an explosion at a Hanwha Aerospace factory in Seoul on June 1, 2026, as local authorities …
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National Museum of Korea reimagines exhibits as K-pop boom lifts visitor ranks
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiNational Museum of Korea Reaches No. 3 Globally as K-pop and K-culture Drive Young Visitors National Museum of Korea reimagines exhibits and outreach, rising to third worldwide in visitors as …
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AI capex surge propels South Korea Taiwan and Japan stocks to records
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiAI capex lifts East Asian stock markets to fresh highs AI capex and easing Iran-war concerns drive East Asian stock markets higher, with South Korea, Taiwan and Japan reaching records …
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Dutch Ambassador Pushes Netherlands-South Korea Tech Cooperation Focused on Photonics Dutch ambassador Peter van der Vliet calls for strengthened Netherlands-South Korea tech cooperation in photonics and semiconductors, citing ASML links …