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Hyundai Motor Group Executive Chair Euisun Chung visits the construction site of Hyundai Motor Manufacturing Middle East in Saudi Arabia and encourages employees before heading to the factory on Oct. 26, 2025. [YONHAP]

U.S. strikes on Iran may pose huge problem for big projects by Korea Inc. in Middle East

U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iran could disrupt Korea's major companies, with 140 regional subsidiaries in the Middle East, as delays in major infrastructure orders emerge as the biggest risk.

2026.3.4

Roh Geun-chang, far right, the head of Hyundai Motor Securities' research center, speaks onstage at a press conference held at the Korea Exchange in Seoul on Oct. 14. [YONHAP]

Global AI chip demand peak in 2028 to double Korean chip sales: Expert

Demand for global AI chips is expected to reach a short-term peak in 2028, according to a market outlook shared Tuesday, potentially to help double sales of Korean-made chips from current levels.

2025.10.14

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Shoppers examine bags of rice at a large supermarket in Seoul on Oct. 12 as rice prices continue to surge. [NEWS1]

Gov't to take some rice off market to stabilize prices

The Korean government plans to remove 100,000 tons of rice from the market this year to stabilize prices, as reduced consumption and growing processed rice demand contribute to a projected production surplus.

2025.10.13

An LG Electronics campaign video plays on a digital billboard in Times Square in New York on June 4. [NEWS1]

LG Electronics' profit drops by half as Trump tariff panic hits TVs

LG Electronics reported a nearly 50 percent drop in operating profit for Q2 2025, citing weak consumer demand and increased trade costs.

2025.7.7

A customers purchases the Nintendo Switch 2 at an electronics retailer in Tokyo on June 5. [AFP/YONHAP]

Gamers line up for Nintendo Switch 2 on launch day

Gamers eagerly lined up for Nintendo's Switch 2 on launch day, showcasing high demand for the upgraded device amid strong sales forecasts and limited supply.

2025.6.5

Wake up!

President Yoon is embarrassed that PPP leader Han Dong-hoon publicly demanded that the president drastically change his unilateral governance style and apologize for all the controversies over the first lady.

2024.11.4

Shoppers stroll through Myeong-dong, central Seoul, on Sept. 30, 2024. [YONHAP]

Economy on path to recovery as domestic demand improves: Finance Ministry

The Finance Ministry has said that the economy is showing signs of recovery on the back of imports, while domestic demand is also appearing to improve.

2024.10.18

Bracing for security risks ignited by Trump (KOR)

The government must first correct Trump and set the record straight.

2024.5.3

Bracing for security risks ignited by Trump

The government must first correct Trump and set the record straight.

2024.5.2

Where's your money?

Amid distress from soaring prices, Koreans are worried after former U.S. President Donald Trump called Korea “a very rich country” and said he would demand even more defense cost-sharing from the country if he is re-elected president.