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Premier US Army CBRNE command supports Ulchi Freedom Shield in South Korea
CAMP HUMPHREYS, South Korea – The U.S. military’s premier Joint Task Force-capable Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear, Explosives (CBRNE) formation participated in Exercise Ulchi Freedom Shield 2025 in South Korea, Aug. 18 – 28, 2025....

Tesla captures 30% of South Korea’s imported car market with unprecedented sales growth
The electric Tesla Model Y SUV tops sales chart in South Korea (Image source: Tesla) Tesla hit a new milestone in South Korea as its models claimed the top three spots in August 2025 imported car sales. The EV maker contributed 30% of imports,...

Poland, South Korea Start Joint Missile Production
Poland and South Korea have entered into a new defense partnership to localize missile production, underscoring Warsaw’s efforts to strengthen self-reliance and modernize its armed forces. On September 2, during the opening day of the...

KP Group partners with AHES Co. Ltd., South Korea, and GH2 Solar Ltd., India for Green Ammonia production facility
KP Group announced a landmark strategic partnership with AHES Co. Ltd., South Korea, and GH2 Solar Ltd., India, to establish and operate a Green Ammonia production facility in India with a capacity of 100,000 metric tons per annum (TPA). This...

5 Artists to Discover at Kiaf 2025, South Korea’s Largest Art Fair
Art Market Arun Kakar Installation view of Kiaf 2025. Courtesy of Kiaf. Chic, sleek, and plenty of artworks to pique interests—the VIP preview of the Korean International Art Fair’s 2025 edition got underway in style on September 3rd. Since the...

Samsung Display Expands OLED Leadership into Mobility at IAA MOBILITY 2025
SEOUL, South Korea--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sep 8, 2025-- Samsung Display is accelerating the expansion of its automotive business, one of its next-generation growth engines, by broadening its vehicle OLED portfolio and actively engaging new customers....

Vietnamese tech company to export 5,000 unmanned cargo drones to South Korea
CT Group, a technology and innovation corporation based in Vietnam, has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with an emerging South Korean drone technology company for the export of 5,000 unmanned cargo aircraft. The agreement was signed...

Take a peak inside an LG smart cottage which was like walking into the future
From flying cars to robots that cater to our every need, you might (not so secretly) hope that the future resembles something like Marty McFly on a hoverboard. We won't know for sure for a while yet, but I'd take bets that it probably looks more...

⚡ Weekly Recap: Drift Breach Chaos, Zero-Days Active, Patch Warnings, Smarter Threats & More
Sep 08, 2025Ravie LakshmananCybersecurity / Hacking News Cybersecurity never slows down. Every week brings new threats, new vulnerabilities, and new lessons for defenders. For security and IT teams, the challenge is not just keeping up with the...

Engaged Buddhism: INEB Endorses Historic MOU to Protect Monastic Novices in Thailand
Image courtesy of INEB The International Network of Engaged Buddhists (INEB) recently played a key role in drafting and endorsing a landmark memorandum of understanding (MoU) aimed at strengthening child protection at Buddhist institutions in...

African Economies Urged to...
Algiers, Algeria African economies have been challenged to increase their investment in research to accelerate the continent’s industrial transformation through the development of homegrown innovations that promote autonomy, sustainability, and...

This island in South Korea reveals a secret sea road—and you can walk across it once a year; here’s when and how to experience the ‘Miracle of Moses’
Source: National Geographic When you think you’ve seen every natural wonder, South Korea’s Jindo Sea Parting Road offers an awe-inspiring surprise. This extraordinary phenomenon occurs only a few times each year, when the sea dramatically recedes...

K-drama travel: 30 everyday South Korean spots worthy of your cinematic bucket list
2. Namsan Seoul Tower The tower’s observatory provides panoramic perspectives of Seoul, perfect for romantic proposals or quiet reflection. It remains one of the most photogenic landmarks in South Korea travel itineraries. 3. Hangang River bridges...

What we learned about North Korea at the summit in Beijing
China invited world leaders to its capital, Beijing, recently to celebrate the 85th anniversary of Japan’s surrender in the second world war. Western leaders were notably absent. But despite the presence of many other leaders, such as Russian...

Single-Atom Catalysts: A Big Splash in Green Hydrogen Production
There’s been a real game-changer in Hydrogen Production lately! If you’ve been keeping an eye on Clean Energy breakthroughs, you’ve probably caught wind of Single-Atom Catalysts. These microscopic dynamos are rewriting the playbook on Water...

POSCO, KEPCO among 10 polluters behind US$119.6bn in heatwave losses in South Korea: report
Steelmaker POSCO topped the list, followed by five subsidiaries of state-owned power utility Korea Electric Power Corporation (KEPCO). Other heavy emitters included conglomerates Hyundai Steel, Samsung Electronics, Ssangyong C&E and POSCO...

Seoul not to attend Japan's memorial for forced labor victims
The South Korean government confirmed Thursday that it will not attend a Japan-hosted memorial ceremony for Koreans forced to work at the gold mines on Sado Island during Japan’s colonial rule, mirroring last year’s decision. Seoul and Tokyo...

IINO Lines rings the welcome bell to inaugural dual-fuel VLEC for INEOS charter
Japanese maritime transport player IINO Kaiun Kaisha (IINO Lines) has welcomed the first of two dual-fuel very large ethane carriers (VLECs), which will be chartered out to global manufacturing company INEOS Europe AG. Courtesy of IINO Lines As...

Investment from South Korea targeting longer-term value
Investment from South Korea targeting longer-term value Global events such as supply chain interruption and trade uncertainties have been altering South Korea’s investment strategies, led by conglomerates. Kim Nyoun Ho, chairman of the Korean...

A year in and without projects, U.K. India Infra Bridge recommends policy changes first
The U.K. India Infrastructure Financing Bridge (UKIIFB), an initiative launched by the Indian and the U.K. governments in September 2024, marked its first anniversary by launching a report in the City of London, the financial district of the U.K....