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North Korea fires missile as U.S. hits regime with sanctions, sends aircraft carrier to Busan

North Korea fired a short-range ballistic missile into the East Sea after the U.S. imposed new sanctions and sent an aircraft carrier to Busan, heightening regional tensions.

45 students rejected from top universities due to bullying records

Forty-five students were denied admission to top Korean universities, including Seoul National University, due to school bullying records, as Korea tightens scrutiny of applicants’ character.

Toyota, Lexus Recall Over 1 Million Vehicles

  Toyota, Lexus Recall Over 1 Million Vehicles in U.S. for Rear Camera MalfunctionSoftware glitch may cause screen to freeze or go blank, increasing crash...

Over a Dozen Korean American Insurance Agents Lose Licenses in California Crackdown

Criminal convictions, unauthorized enrollments, and illegal sales among violations                            Officials warn of...

Joint fact sheet’s delay hints at Korea-U.S. divisions over nuclear submarines

The delay in the joint fact sheet between Seoul and Washington underscores internal U.S. divisions over nuclear-powered submarine cooperation and highlights ongoing coordination challenges between the allies.

North Korea’s Kim willing to meet Trump, says South’s spy agency

South Korea’s spy agency said North Korea’s Kim Jong-un is willing to meet U.S. President Donald Trump, signaling a potential thaw in bilateral ties after upcoming military drills.

Carl’s Jr. Launches $1 Meal Program to Support Families Hit by Federal Shutdown

As the federal government shutdown continues to strain households across Southern California, Carl’s Jr. has launched a special initiative offering $1 meals to help...

Captured North Korean war prisoners in Ukraine ask to be brought to South Korea

Two North Korean soldiers captured in Ukraine while fighting for Russia have asked to be taken to South Korea, saying they fear execution if returned to the North.

Nvidia bets big on Korea’s AI future with 260,000 Blackwell processors

Nvidia will deploy 260,000 Blackwell GPUs across Korean industry and government, advancing AI infrastructure and “physical AI” with Samsung, SK, Hyundai, and Naver Cloud. The plan positions Korea for large-scale AI deployment across factories, vehicles, and research.

Nvidia, Samsung, Hyundai chiefs talk chip sets over chimaek in casual tech meetup worth trillions of won

The chiefs of Nvidia, Samsung, and Hyundai met over Korea’s beloved chimaek on October 30, signaling trillion-won AI and chip partnerships ahead of the APEC CEO Summit in Gyeongju.