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Shock, anger and action as Kakao’s tech fails dramatically

The dramatic failure of Kakao services over the weekend left users wondering about a company on which they have become dangerously dependent and the...

U.S. officials discuss IRA with Korean battery makers: Sources

U.S. Energy Department officials met with Korean battery makers to discuss the implementation of the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA).   The Energy Department determines which...

North’s cruise missile tests fly under radar of sanctions

North Korean leader Kim Jong-un personally watched the test-firing of long-range strategic cruise missiles by tactical nuclear operations units, Pyongyang's state media reported Thursday. According...

Porsche customizes Taycan sports car for Blackpink’s Jennie

Porsche developed a customized electric sports car just for Jennie, a member of K-pop girl group Blackpink. The Taycan 4S Cross Turismo for Jennie Ruby...

U.S. grants waiver to SK hynix for tech transfers to China

SK hynix has received a one-year waiver on U.S. restrictions related to the importing of certain semiconductor-related technologies into China.   With the permission in...

Rep says justice minister dug for dirt in N.Y. on DP figures

A Democratic Party (DP) lawmaker claimed Justice Minister Han Dong-hoon's trip to New York last summer was to dig up dirt on liberal politicians...

Washington shrugs off Kim Jong-un’s threats again

The United States remains open to dialogue with North Korea but is also committed to the regime's denuclearization and the maintenance of the U.S....

U.S. targets two individuals, three companies in new North Korea sanctions

An F.B.I. wanted poster of Kwek Kee Seng, who is accused of being involved in illicit ship-to-ship transfers of petroleum products to North...

Korea chipmaker stocks fall after new U.S. rules and on other concerns

Samsung Electronics' booth at a semiconductor exhibition held at COEX in Seoul on Oct. 5. Chip stocks in Korea fell following an...

Kim Jong-un says he doesn’t have to discuss his nukes with anyone

North Korean leader Kim Jong-un views a recent missile test at an undisclosed location and date in this photograph released by Pyongyang's state-controlled...