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S. Korean, Indian Defense Ministers Plan Deeper Defense Ties

• Business & Economy

S. Korean, Indian Defense Ministers Plan Deeper Defense Ties

editor 5월 20, 2026

South Korean Defense Minister Ahn Gyu-back (left) shakes hands with Indian Defense Minister Rajnath Singh at the...

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LS Electric Secures $64M High-Voltage Switchgear Contract for US Data Centers

• Business & Economy

LS Electric Secures $64M High-Voltage Switchgear Contract for US Data Centers

editor 5월 20, 2026

Workers inspect UL-certified power distribution equipment at LS Electric’s plant in Cheongju. (LS Electric) LS Electric has...

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Kia Refines European EV Strategy Amid China Price War

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Kia Refines European EV Strategy Amid China Price War

editor 5월 20, 2026

Kia CEO Outlines Strategic Vision for European EV Market Against Chinese Competition Kia CEO Song Ho-sung (Kia)...

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Samsung Electronics Shares Stagnant Despite Strike Threat as Chinese Rivals Advance

• Business & Economy

Samsung Electronics Shares Stagnant Despite Strike Threat as Chinese Rivals Advance

editor 5월 20, 2026

Samsung Electronics’ Pyeongtaek campus in Gyeonggi Province, Wednesday.(Yoon Chang-bin/The Korea Herald) Shares of **Samsung Electronics** showed remarkable...

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Samsung, Google Launch AI Smart Glasses

• Business & Economy

Samsung, Google Launch AI Smart Glasses

editor 5월 20, 2026

Samsung Electronics’ upcoming AI glasses based on Android XR platform (Samsung Electronics) Samsung Unveils Android XR-Powered AI...

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LG CNS Unveils AI Factory Platform at US Expo

• Business & Economy

LG CNS Unveils AI Factory Platform at US Expo

editor 5월 20, 2026

LG CNS exhibition booth at IoT Tech Expo 2026 held in San Jose, California, this week (LG...

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Samsung AI Boom: Bonus Split Divides Chip Unit

• Business & Economy

Samsung AI Boom: Bonus Split Divides Chip Unit

editor 5월 20, 2026

Samsung’s HBM Profit-Sharing Tensions: The Clash Between Integrated AI Chip Strategy and Performance-Based Pay A Samsung DDR5...

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Samsung Electronics Union Strike: Failed Mediation

• Business & Economy

Samsung Electronics Union Strike: Failed Mediation

editor 5월 20, 2026

Samsung Electronics Union Prepares Major Walkout Amid Bonus Dispute, Threatening Korea’s Semiconductor Industry Members of Samsung Electronics’...

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MC Mong Livestream Controversy: Min Hee-jin Parallels, Key Differences

• K-Pop

MC Mong Livestream Controversy: Min Hee-jin Parallels, Key Differences

editor 5월 20, 2026

MC Mong’s Emotional Livestream Draws Min Hee-jin Comparisons Amid Divergent Public Reactions MC Mong, the prominent hip-hop...

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1st BTS Jimin, 2nd IVE Jang Wonyoung, 3rd BTS Jungkook

• K-Pop

1st BTS Jimin, 2nd IVE Jang Wonyoung, 3rd BTS Jungkook

editor 5월 20, 2026

Idol Individual Brand Reputation Rankings: May 2026 BTS Jimin, IVE Jang Wonyoung, and BTS Jungkook (from left)...

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