Category: Seoul (South Korea)

‘The Assassin(s)’ Movie Fuels South Korea’s Culture Wars

The New York Times – Movies:
The film, “The Assassin(s),” revisits a 1974 shooting that has spawned J.F.K.-style conspiracy theories, exposing divides over the country’s history.
‘The Assassin(s)’ Movie Fuels South Korea’s Culture Wars

The New York Times – Movies:
The film, “The Assassin(s),” revisits a 1974 shooting that has spawned J.F.K.-style conspiracy theories, exposing divides over the country’s history.
The Hidden Human Cost of Kim Jong-un’s New Power

The New York Times – On the Runway:
The North Korean leader’s financial and diplomatic leverage rests on the brutal exploitation of his own people, from coal miners to diplomats, at home and abroad.
Why Your Next Long-Haul Layover May Be in Seoul, Not Dubai

The New York Times – Travel:
The Iran war has slashed transit traffic at Middle Eastern airports, creating opportunities for hubs in Asia and beyond — at least for now.
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.
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.
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.
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
‘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.
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.
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.
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.