The Iran war has slashed transit traffic at Middle Eastern airports, creating opportunities for hubs in Asia and beyond — at least for now.
Category: Seoul (South Korea)
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Why Your Next Long-Haul Layover May Be in Seoul, Not Dubai
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Trump’s Overture to North Korea Strains Alliance With the South
The New York Times – On the Runway:President Trump wants to curtail military exercises with South Korea, saying they were hostile to North Korea. But under Mr. Kim, the North has become increasingly belligerent toward the South.
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A.I. Riches Fuel Economic Divide in Asia’s Chip Powerhouses
The New York Times – Business:A.I. demand is driving stock market gains and booming exports in South Korea and Taiwan. But the rest of the economy is being left behind.
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Secret Recordings, Hidden Shares and a Family Rift at South Korea’s LG
The New York Times – Business:An inheritance dispute over the former chairman’s estate has prompted a criminal complaint over how the dynastic chaebol family behind LG divides its assets.
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120,000 Home Cameras Were Hacked for Sexual Videos, South Korean Police Say
The authorities arrested four people this week in the latest turn in the country’s effort to stop exploitative recordings
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‘No Closure, No Transparency’: Harassment Victims Seek Resolution
Fewer women in South Korea are reporting workplace harassment, but those who do say their claims are often not taken seriously or handled sensitively.
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Glass Skin and Snail Mucin: South Korea’s Journey to Global Beauty Power
Propelled by interest in all things South Korea, Amorepacific, the cosmetics giant, is expanding its reach into the United States. But so are many of its competitors.
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Three Billionaires Walk Into a Fried Chicken Restaurant
Jensen Huang, the Nvidia chief executive, and the leaders of Samsung and Hyundai staged a regular-folks outing in Seoul before announcing a business deal.
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Immigration Raid Exposes Tensions From Seoul to Washington to Rural Georgia
The raid at a Georgia plant being built with heavy investment from South Korea reveals strain as a rush to expand manufacturing in the United States clashes with an immigration crackdown.
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Where to Go in Seoul’s Sindang Neighborhood
Plus: voluptuous pendant lamps, kooky-cool bag charms and more from T’s cultural compendium.
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Immigration Raid on Hyundai-LG Plant in Georgia Rattles South Korea
The shocked but subdued reaction to the arrest of hundreds of Koreans at the site reflected the delicate position of a government engaged in tense trade talks with the Trump administration.
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Aided by Instagram, Korea’s Tattoo Artists Are Grabbing Attention
Though tattooing is still technically illegal in Korea without a medical license, the number of talented artists has surged, and they’re making their mark worldwide.