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North American pension funds back Korea Zinc’s recommended board candidates

North American pension funds have voiced support for Korea Zinc’s recommended board candidates, including Chairman Choi Yun-birm, ahead of the smelter’s annual general meeting scheduled for Tuesday.

2026-03-23

Columbia student detained by ICE released after New York mayor meets with Trump

Federal immigration authorities arrested a Columbia University student early Thursday, triggering protests on campus along with allegations that agents had entered the university-owned residence under false pretenses.

2026-02-27

Breakthrough by Samsung SDI, Columbia University may open door to wider lithium metal battery usage

Samsung SDI and a joint research team at Columbia University have developed a new type of battery material that significantly improves the lifespan and safety of lithium metal batteries.

2026-02-23

Shootings at school, home in Canada leave 10 dead, including suspect

A shooting at a school in British Columbia left eight dead including the suspect, with two more people found dead at a home believed to be connected to the incident, Canadian authorities said Tuesday.

2026-02-11

Allday Project's Annie to resume classes at Columbia University in spring semester

Annie, a member of the mixed-gender group Allday Project and the eldest daughter of Shinsegae Chair Chung Yu-kyung, will return to Columbia University in the United States for the spring semester this year.

2026-01-14

Colombian President Gustavo Petro criticizes U.S. for visa revocation after Gaza conflict remarks

Colombian President Gustavo Petro on Saturday dismissed the U.S. decision to revoke his visa and accused Washington of violating international law over his criticism of Israel's war in Gaza.

2025-09-28

Columbia University agrees to pay more than $220 million in deal with Trump to restore federal funding

Columbia University announced Wednesday it has reached a deal with the Trump administration to pay more than $220 million to the federal government to restore federal research money that was canceled in the name of combating antisemitism on campus.

2025-07-24

Korean pro-Palestinian student protester can't be detained, U.S. judge rules

A federal judge ruled Tuesday that a Columbia University student from Korea cannot be detained for now, The Associated Press reported, as she is trying to head off the attempt by U.S. President Donald Trump's administration to deport her.

2025-03-26

Korean student in U.S. faces deportation for pro-Palestinian demonstrations

A Columbia University student from Korea is facing deportation as she has participated in pro-Palestinian demonstrations, The New York Times reported Monday.

2025-03-25

Trump warns that arrest of Palestinian activist at Columbia will be 'first of many'

President Donald Trump warned Monday that the arrest and possible deportation of a Palestinian activist who helped lead protests at Columbia University will be the first “of many to come” as his administration cracks down on campus demonstrations.

2025-03-11