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Samsung foundation-sponsored research helps children with brain tumors lead longer, better lives

A brain tumor no longer marks the boundary between life and death. The question now is how to ensure child survivors can live fulfilling lives.

2026-05-03

Korea unveils strategy to enhance rare earth supply chains

The government on Thursday announced a comprehensive strategy aimed at strengthening Korea's supply chains for rare earth elements amid the growing importance of such materials that are critical in many advanced industries.

2026-02-05

Rare copy of the comic book that introduced the world to Superman sells for $15 million

A rare copy of the comic book that introduced the world to Superman and also was once stolen from the home of actor Nicolas Cage has been sold for a record $15 million.

2026-01-11

Beijing's export bans on Tokyo highlight Korea's dangerous dependence on Chinese rare earths

China’s decision on Tuesday to ban exports to Japan of “dual-use” items — goods that can be repurposed for military use — is being viewed as a major inflection point in growing tensions between Beijing and Tokyo.

2026-01-07

LS Cable & System to build $689M recycled copper magnet plant in Virginia

LS Cable & System is making another major investment in the United States with a large-scale rare-earth magnet manufacturing facility in Chesapeake, Virginia.

2025-12-15

Tentative U.S.-China rare earths deal allows manufacturers, markets to breathe sigh of relief

The United States and China reached a fragile truce over rare earth supplies on Thursday, easing a dispute that had threatened to upend global technology production and rattled markets from Seoul to Silicon Valley.

2025-10-31

High-level Chinese officials to visit Brussels to discuss rare earth export curbs, EU's Costa says

European Council President Antonio Costa said on Monday that high-level officials from China were scheduled to visit Brussels in the coming weeks to discuss Beijing's export curbs on rare earths.

2025-10-27

New U.S.-China showdown may color upcoming APEC summit

Signs are emerging of a renewed U.S.-China standoff, triggered this time by a dispute over rare earth exports. After China announced export controls U.S. President Donald Trump declared 100 percent tariffs on Chinese goods.

2025-10-13

Korea in tight spot as China tightens rare earth export controls ahead of APEC summit

China has introduced new measures to tighten control over rare earth minerals and related technologies ahead of the closely watched Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) summit at the end of this month.

2025-10-09

China’s rare earth export controls threaten Korea’s auto and defense supply chain

A tightening Chinese chokehold on heavy rare earth exports is forcing Korean manufacturers to the brink, exposing cracks in Seoul's strategy to secure critical minerals.

2025-09-26