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South Korea Urges US to Fix Visa System After 300 Workers Detained in Georgia Raid
South Korea urges the U.S. to fix its visa system after 300 Korean workers were detained in a Georgia factory raid.
South Korea Presses US Over Immigration Raid at Hyundai-LG Battery Factory
South Korea secures release of over 300 workers detained in U.S. immigration raid at Hyundai-LG battery plant in Georgia.
South Korea's Leader Gains Support After Securing Trade Deal with US
South Korean President Lee Jae Myung gains popularity after securing a $350 billion trade deal with the US, easing tariffs and boosting investments.
South Korea Export Slump Signals Global Trade Pain From US Tariff Hikes
South Korea's exports fall amid U.S. tariff hikes, highlighting global trade tensions and economic risks.
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South Korea held an emergency meeting to address safety concerns over electric vehicles following a major fire that damaged 140 cars in an Incheon parking garage.
Brian Kim, Kakao's founder, is facing allegations that he manipulated SM Entertainment's stock price to block a rival's acquisition attempt.
Hyundai Motor Co. reached a tentative wage deal with its labor union in South Korea on Monday. Hyundai Motor Co. reached a tentative wage deal with its labor union in South Korea on Monday, potentially averting a strike at its main manufacturing hub.
Major South Korean battery producer SK On is in crisis amid weak electric car sales of its clients in the US and Europe.
Samsung Electronics Co. unionized workers, led by the National Samsung Electronics Union (NSEU), will commence a three-day strike at the company's Hwaseong facility near Seoul.
Busan’s Saha District in South Korea is launching a pilot program to address its low birth rates. The program will offer financial incentives of up to 500,000 won ($360) for dating and 20 million won ($14,400) upon marriage.
The United States, Japan, and South Korea have agreed to strengthen its cooperation on building more resilient supply chains and developing key technologies, particularly semiconductors, clean energy, cybersecurity, and critical minerals.
The Korean Fair Trade Commission launches an on-site probe into Kakao Entertainment amid allegations of biased music distribution fees, following claims from industry insiders and K-pop agencies about preferential treatment towards subsidiary labels.
Authorities in South Korea are closing a murder-suicide case in Gyeonggi province after the two suspects died from jumping out of a hotel room window to evade capture.
A Samsung Electronics union in South Korea protested over pay and working conditions on Friday when it staged its first-ever walkout.