Tuesday, April 1, 2025

Tag: South Korea

South Korea Rises to 21st in Global Income by 2075—Japan Slips to 45th

South Korea is projected to rank 21st globally in income by 2075, while Japan's ranking will drop significantly to 45th.

U.S. Intelligence Chief Visits Japan and India — But Snubs South Korea

South Korea is sidelined in U.S. intelligence and defense visits, reflecting its political turmoil and exclusion from key diplomatic engagements.

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.