The move to call off the high-profile event was communicated in June, South Korea said. President Trump shortened another joint military exercise earlier this month.
Category: South Korea
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U.S. Marines Cancel Drill With South Korea, Citing Iran War Demands
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Threatening Friends and Courting Enemies in Trump’s ‘Upside-Down World’
The New York Times – On the Runway:The president’s hostility to allies like Oman, Canada and South Korea, and his affection for adversaries like North Korea, may still shock some. But it comes as little surprise after a decade of upheaval.
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Gulf Oil Giants Push to Expand Overseas Stockpiles as Iran War Drags On
The New York Times – Business:Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates are seeking larger oil reserves in Japan and South Korea as regional conflict threatens supply routes.
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Preserving Hanji, the Ancient Korean Craft of Papermaking, in Ohio
The New York Times – On the Runway:Aimee Lee learned to make hanji with Korean masters. Now she practices their traditional technique in the United States.
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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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How the Mohegan Tribe Lost a Billion-Dollar Casino in South Korea
The New York Times – Business:Inspire Entertainment Resort — an alternative to Macau, the world’s gambling capital — was supposed to be a “transformational” project for the Native American tribe.
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In Another Wild Day for South Korean Stocks, Market Surges 15 Percent
The New York Times – Business:After a sharp sell-off, South Korea’s stock market rallied as concerns about overspending on artificial intelligence eased, sending the country’s chip shares higher.
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BTS Won’t Enter Music From Comeback Album for Grammy Awards
The New York Times – Music:The group’s decision comes a month after the Recording Academy announced five new award categories, including one for Best Asian Pop Music Performance.
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South Korea’s Memory Chip Giant Defies A.I. Market Jitters
The New York Times – Business:SK Hynix, a leading memory chipmaker, reported stratospheric sales and profits on Wednesday. But it was not enough to calm skittish investors.
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Samsung Made More Profit Last Quarter Than the Last Two Years Combined
The New York Times – Business:The A.I. boom has propelled the South Korean tech giant’s earnings, but its shares sank as investors had even loftier expectations.
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How a Jet Fuel Refinery Is Scrambling After the Iran War Oil Shock
The New York Times – Business:For a mega-refinery in Ulsan, South Korea, a top exporter of jet fuel to the West Coast of the United States and other places, weaning off Middle Eastern oil is no small feat.