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Ian Werther

Seoul links distant conflicts to Korean Peninsula stability, shaping North Korea diplomacy

South Korea’s Minister of Unification, Jeong Dong-yeong, chaired the third meeting of the Korea Peninsula Peace Strategy Advisory Council on March 13 at the South-North Talks Headquarters in Seoul’s Jongno district. He linked developments in distant conflicts to the stability of the Korean Peninsula, saying that a war

South Korea's Krafton, Hanwha sign MOU to pursue joint physical AI for defense

Krafton, the South Korean game developer best known for PUBG, and Hanwha Aerospace have signed a memorandum of understanding to pursue joint research and development in core physics-based AI technologies and to establish a joint venture. The agreement aims to combine Krafton’s AI research capabilities with Hanwha’s defense-industrial

Krafton, Hanwha Aerospace form defense AI alliance and up to $1B fund

Krafton, the South Korean game developer, announced on March 13 that it has formed a strategic alliance with Hanwha Aerospace to advance physical AI technology and to pursue joint development and commercialization across defense and other sectors. The companies signed a memorandum of understanding to guide collaborative research and the

South Korea's Diabetes Prevalence at 16.3% Tied to Refined Carbs

In South Korea, new health data highlight a significant metabolic challenge: about one in six adults aged 30 and older are dealing with diabetes or impaired blood sugar control. The 2023 National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey shows diabetes prevalence at roughly 16.3%, underscoring how common elevated blood sugar

Korean Sleep Survey Finds Widespread Insomnia, Low Treatment Rates, Demand for Safer Therapies

World Sleep Day on March 13, designated by the World Sleep Society to raise awareness of sleep health, coincides with the release of a nationwide survey from Eisai Korea. The study canvassed 500 adults aged 19 to 69 across Korea to gauge sleep patterns and attitudes toward treatment. The results

Hyundai Recalls Palisade for Power Seat Issue Linked to Ohio Death

Hyundai Motor Co. has halted sales of certain configurations of its The All New Palisade after identifying a safety issue with the model’s electric seats. The concern centers on the seat’s occupancy and obstacle detection system, which in some conditions may fail to detect contact, prompting a voluntary

U.S. stocks fall as oil climbs amid Middle East tensions and weak data

U.S. stock markets fell on Friday as oil prices continued to rise on tensions in the Middle East and a fresh round of weaker-than-expected economic data. The Dow Jones Industrial Average closed down 119.38 points at 46,558.47. The S&P 500 slid 40.43 to

South Korea's Kim Yun-ji Earns Paralympic Silver, Ties Single-Event Medal Record

South Korea’s President Lee Jae-myung congratulated para-biathlete Kim Yun-ji after she won a silver medal in the women’s biathlon at the Milan-Cortina Winter Paralympics, bringing her total Paralympic medals to four. In a post on social media on Friday, the president called Kim’s performance “an unbelievable achievement”

South Korea Weekend Forecast: Frost, Fog, and Rough Seas Could Disrupt U.S. Supply Chains

A nationwide weekend forecast in South Korea calls for cool, unsettled conditions with a pronounced daily temperature swing. On Saturday, skies are expected to be mostly cloudy, with chilly mornings and temperatures climbing into the low to mid-teens by afternoon. Inland areas are likely to see morning temperatures fall below

South Korea's ruling PPP official resigns, goes into hiding ahead of local elections

A senior figure in South Korea’s ruling conservative party announced his resignation in the lead-up to the June 3 local elections and has since gone into hiding outside Yeouido, the political and financial district in Seoul. Lee Jeong-hyeon, who chairs the People Power Party’s (PPP) nomination management committee,