Thursday, March 20, 2025

Tag: South Korea

U.S. Tariffs Hit South Korean Firms in Mexico, Shifting North American Strategy

Increased supply chain cooperation among the U.S., Canada, and Mexico could boost South Korean exports amid rising tariffs.

China’s AI Surge: Manus Outpaces OpenAI, South Korea Faces Growing Competition

China's AI sector is booming with startups like Manus, pushing for open-source and investment to stay competitive against global giants.

China Dominates Global Shipbuilding Market, Leaving U.S. and Allies Behind

A U.S. think tank urges collaboration with allies to counter China's dominance in shipbuilding, highlighting risks to national security.

Steel and Aluminum Tariffs: Trump Administration’s First Strike on South Korean Imports

The Trump administration imposes a 25% tariff on South Korean steel and aluminum, impacting U.S. exports and trade relations.

Meta Pursues FuriosaAI Acquisition to Strengthen AI Chip Capabilities

Meta Platforms is in talks to acquire South Korean AI semiconductor startup FuriosaAI, specializing in AI inference chips for data centers.

DeepSeek AI Raises Eyebrows with Conflicting Answers on Dokdo Ownership and Data Practices

DeepSeek AI gives contradictory answers in different languages, raising data privacy and credibility concerns, prompting bans in South Korea.

Altman’s South Korea Visit Highlights Potential for New OpenAI Office and AI Investments

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman visits South Korea to discuss AI investments, meet business leaders, and host a developer event in Seoul.

“Smart Dieting: How Technology Can Help You Achieve Sustainable Weight Loss in 2025

Obesity rates rise in South Korea, especially among young adults. Experts advise personalized, balanced dieting for sustainable weight loss.

Lung Cancer Becomes Leading Cause of Cancer in South Korea, Early Detection Crucial

Lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer. Early detection is key for effective treatment, especially for smokers and high-risk individuals.

Goldman Sachs Predicts Bank of Korea to Cut Interest Rate to 2.75% Amid Slowing Economy

Goldman Sachs predicts a rate cut by the Bank of Korea to 2.75% to boost growth amid slowing consumption and inflation stabilization.

Jake Sullivan Addresses South Korea’s Martial Law Crisis, Highlights Democratic Resilience

Jake Sullivan, the White House National Security Advisor, addressed South Korea's recent emergency martial law situation.

Germany’s Media Confuses South Korean Leaders – Here’s What Went Wrong

A German newspaper mistakenly identified lawmaker Ahn Cheol Soo as President Yoon Suk Yeol in a report on a travel ban imposed on Yoon.