Tokyo Electron CEO urges Japan–South Korea semiconductor cooperation at Future of Asia forum Tokyo Electron CEO Toshiki Kawai and SK Group chairman urged stronger Japan–South Korea semiconductor cooperation at Nikkei’s …
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Xi Jinping Concludes North Korea Visit, Seeks to Shore Up Beijing’s Influence
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiXi Jinping visit to North Korea underscores Beijing’s regional strategy as Pyongyang advances weapons ties Chinese leader Xi Jinping wrapped up a two-day visit to North Korea on June 9, …
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Binance to Launch Asian Equities Trading, Including Japan, South Korea and Hong Kong Stocks
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiBinance expands into Asian share trading with plans to list Japan, South Korea and Hong Kong equities Binance plans to launch Asian share trading, adding equities from Japan, South Korea …
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Xi Jinping meets Kim Jong Un in Pyongyang, deepens China-North Korea ties
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiXi Jinping meets Kim Jong Un in Pyongyang, signaling deeper China–North Korea ties Xi Jinping met Kim Jong Un in Pyongyang on June 8, 2026, beginning a two-day state visit …
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South Korea stocks rally as Samsung and SK Hynix fuel AI-driven surge
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiSouth Korea stock rally centers on Samsung and SK Hynix as margin balances surge South Korea stock rally centers on Samsung and SK Hynix as AI-driven chip demand lifts market …
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Lee Jae Myung vows South Korea will dominate non‑semiconductor high‑tech sectors
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiLee 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 …