Birthrate Crisis Fuels National Security Concerns Over Military Readiness
South Korea’s military strength has dropped by 20% in the past six years as the enlistment-age population shrinks. The nation’s record-low birthrate has reduced...
Hyundai Surges Past Volkswagen to Claim No. 2 Spot in Global Profits
Hyundai Motor Group has overtaken Volkswagen Group to become the world’s second most profitable carmaker in the first half of the year. The result...
President Lee Embarks on High-Stakes Diplomatic Push with U.S. and Vietnam Summits
South Korean President Lee Jae-Myung has resumed state affairs after a weeklong summer break, facing a demanding political schedule. President Lee’s agenda includes high-profile...
Debt Standoff Pushes Petrochemical Producer to Brink of Default
South Korean petrochemical producer Yeochun NCC Co. (YNCC) faces a default risk as its owners clash over fresh capital support. The joint venture is...
Tesla Turns to South Korea for Next-Gen AI Chip Power Shift
South Korea’s Samsung Electronics is set to strengthen its role in Tesla AI chip production after Tesla ended its Dojo supercomputer project. This shift...
