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BUSINESSSep 4South Korea says Air Products, three other U.S. firms pledge $2B in chip, energy projectsSouth Korea has announced that four U.S. firms, including Air Products, have pledged $2 billion in investments for chip and energy projects. This signifies substantial international economic cooperation and investment in key technological and industrial sectors.Seeking Alpha Tech
CONFLICTSep 4South Korea mulls ‘contributions’ in Strait of HormuzAl Jazeera [en]
POLITICSSep 4China and South Korea accuse each other of undermining key national principlesChina and South Korea have exchanged formal protests over the highly sensitive Taiwan question and Korean unity. The two countries have been trying to improve relations in recent months, but South Korean national security adviser Wi Sung-lac said he had issued “a serious objection” after an official Chinese statement welcomed moves “towards the peaceful coexistence of the two states of South and North Korea”. Meanwhile, Beijing “lodged serious representations” with Seoul over an art event that...South China Morning Post
MILITARYSep 4South Korea reviews military options for Strait of Hormuz , No deployment decision yetSouth Korea is considering military options concerning the Strait of Hormuz, though no decision for deployment has been made. This indicates strategic planning related to maritime security in a crucial global waterway.pakobserver.net · Pakistan
MILITARYSep 4South Korea weighs ‘contributions’ to Hormuz as US pressure mountsSouth Korea is moving towards the possible deployment of naval assets to the Strait of Hormuz under mounting pressure from Washington, potentially making it one of the first US allies to contribute militarily to the strategically vital waterway, observers have said. The government has reportedly drawn up plans to deploy military assets, including a naval logistics support ship and P-8A maritime patrol aircraft, to the strait. If carried out, the deployment would mark South Korea’s first dispatch...South China Morning Post
POLITICSSep 4EU joins U.S. sanctions push on Iran as South Korea weighs Hormuz deploymentThe EU formally joined the U.S.-led sanctions campaign against Iran, while South Korea said it's weighing a military role to help reopen the Strait of Hormuz.CNBC
MILITARYSep 4South Korea considers making a 'contribution' to the security of the Strait of HormuzCorea del Sur evalúa su participación en la seguridad del estrecho de Ormuz, clave para el tránsito de hidrocarburos en conflicto.El gobierno surcoreano aún no decide si desplegará fuerzas, mientras EE.UU. busca aliados para enfrentar la amenaza en la región.Clarín
MILITARYSep 4South Korea prepares Hormuz military deployment , media reports sayasiaone.com · Singapore
MILITARYSep 4Middle East live: South Korea prepares for military deployment in Strait of HormuzSouth Korea is considering sending military assets to the Strait of Hormuz to support freedom of navigation, local media reported Thursday. An official from the presidential office told reporters on Friday that Seoul was weighing “contributions” to US security efforts in the vital waterway but stressed that no decision had been taken. Follow our liveblog for the latest updates.France 24 [en]
SCI & TECHSep 4South Korea's AI rally is reshaping romance, reality shows and academic preferencesSouth Korea rally is changing what Koreans watch, how Koreans date, and what Koreans study.CNBC
WORLDSep 3South Korean police seek indictment of K - pop mogul behind BTSSouth Korean police are seeking the indictment of a K-pop mogul associated with BTS. This indicates an ongoing legal investigation involving a prominent figure in the entertainment industry.manilatimes.net · Philippines
WORLDSep 3South Korean police seek indictment of K - pop mogul behind BTSSouth Korean police are seeking an indictment against a K-pop mogul associated with BTS. This represents legal action against a significant figure in the entertainment industry.clickorlando.com · United States
MILITARYSep 3US looks to warship designs from Japan, South Korea and Turkey, reports sayWashington is considering using Japanese, South Korean or Turkish frigate designs to expand the country’s naval fleet as the American shipbuilding industry struggles to meet demand, according to US media reports. The move comes after President Donald Trump signed a National Security Presidential Memorandum on August 13 calling for the use of foreign shipbuilding capacity and investment. However, the plan is likely to face strong opposition in Congress. Potential contenders for the US Navy’s new...South China Morning Post
BUSINESSSep 3South Korean police seek tycoon behind K-pop supergroup BTS to be indictedSouth Korean police are pushing for an indictment of music tycoon Bang Si-hyuk, the chairman of the agency behind K-pop supergroup BTS, over alleged investor fraud. The Seoul Metropolitan Police Agency referred Bang to the Seoul Southern District Prosecutors’ Office on Thursday, asking him to be indicted on a charge of violating the Capital Markets Act, according to the police agency and the prosecutor’s office. Police have been investigating Bang, the billionaire founder and chairman of Hybe,...South China Morning Post
MILITARYSep 3US military’s cyber unit plan threatens South Korea’s diplomatic balancing actThe potential deployment of an American army specialist unit capable of integrated operations across domains, including cyberspace, to South Korea could further reorient the US military’s role on the peninsula from deterring North Korea towards containing China, analysts say. Recent reports that the Pentagon is considering moving elements of the Second Multi-Domain Task Force (MDTF), currently deployed in Germany, to South Korea have drawn attention to potential changes in the structure of the...South China Morning Post
BUSINESSSep 3Chesapeake Greenbrier getting $689 million manufacturing complex for South Korean company – Daily PressChesapeake Greenbrier is set to receive a $689 million manufacturing complex, funded by a South Korean company. This represents a significant foreign investment and economic development for the region.dailypress.com · United States
BUSINESSSep 3South Korea's semiconductor exports just tripled year-over-year. Is it too much of a good thing?If growth were to slow in the semiconductor sector, would the slowdown take the Korean economy with it?CNBC
MILITARYSep 2GE Aerospace wins engine order for South Korea’s next-generation destroyersGE Aerospace has secured an order to provide engines for South Korea's next-generation destroyers. This contract marks a significant development in the country's naval capabilities.Seeking Alpha Tech
BUSINESSSep 2Asia aspirations: Chipotle breaks into a new continent with a restaurant in South KoreaChipotle is expanding its operations into a new continent by opening a restaurant in South Korea. This move signifies the company's aspirations for growth in Asia.Seeking Alpha Tech
BUSINESSSep 2South Korea’s FX fund bought $20B from SK hynix after U.S. listing - reportSeeking Alpha Tech
BUSINESSBREAKINGSep 2South Korea KOSPI Plunges Nearly 4 % As Chip Stocks Sink And Global Bond Selloff Deepens Amid Iran FearsSouth Korea's KOSPI index has plunged nearly 4%, driven by sinking chip stocks and a deepening global bond selloff. This market downturn is occurring amidst fears related to Iran.ibtimes.com.au · Australia
MILITARYSep 2Indonesia , South Korea sharpen naval diving skills in joint exerciseIndonesia and South Korea are enhancing their naval diving skills through a joint exercise. This activity demonstrates military cooperation and readiness between the two nations.en.antaranews.com · Indonesia
WORLDSep 2South Korea jails disabled care home head for sexually assaulting residentsThe man, surnamed Kim, was handed a 15-year prison term for abusing three residents at the facility near Seoul.BBC World
POLITICSSep 2US : FM Sitharaman holds meetings with Russian , South Korean delegations on sidelines of G20FM Sitharaman held diplomatic meetings with Russian and South Korean delegations during the G20, indicating international political and economic discussions.thailandnews.net · Thailand