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U.S.-South Korea military drills cut short as Seoul says annual exercises will end Friday South Korea says U.S.-South Korea military drills will end Friday after being shortened after U.S. presidential …

U.S.-South Korea Ulchi Freedom Shield Exercises Cut Short After Trump Order U.S.-South Korea Ulchi Freedom Shield exercises will end Friday after a surprise order from President Trump; the move comes …

South Korea Gives Guarded Response to Trump Decision to Scale Back Joint Military Exercises Seoul responded cautiously on August 17, 2026 after President Trump’s move to scale back joint military …

South Korea launches pilot underwater data center off Ulsan to host AI infrastructure South Korea launches pilot underwater data center off Ulsan to explore space for AI infrastructure amid limited …

South Korean cosmetics industry taps ODMs to accelerate product launches and exports South Korean cosmetics industry uses contract manufacturers and ODMs to speed product launches, boosting exports and shaping global …

Japan-Ecuador trade agreement advances as Tokyo seeks crude oil and rare earths diversification Japan pursues a Japan-Ecuador trade agreement to diversify crude oil and rare earth supplies, expanding ties with …

South Korea and Taiwan Overtake Japan in H1 2026 Exports as Semiconductor Demand Surges Surging demand for semiconductors propelled South Korea and Taiwan past Japan in total exports in the …

Japan Golf Tourism Seeks Bounce as Courses Target South Korean Golfers Japan’s golf courses are courting South Korean golfers to revive Japan golf tourism, introducing tailored packages and boosting regional …

Michelle Steel Arrives in Seoul as U.S. Ambassador to South Korea amid Alliance Tensions Michelle Steel arrives in Seoul as U.S. ambassador to South Korea, filling a long-vacant post amid …