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.
Category: South Korea
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Trump’s Overture to North Korea Strains Alliance With 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.
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The High School Pipeline to South Korea’s Chip-Making Fortunes
The New York Times – Business:Huge memory-chip profits from the global A.I. boom have increased interest in semiconductor factory work. But behind the hype are uncertain job prospects.
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Samsung Unions Approve A.I. Profit-Sharing Deal as Infighting Escalates
The New York Times – Business:The agreement all but guarantees hefty bonuses for employees in the top-performing chip unit. Other workers say they feel left out.
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Samsung Averts a Walkout With Big Bonuses, but Discord Over A.I. Profits Brews
The New York Times – Business:Samsung Electronics, a global memory chip supplier, has been a major beneficiary of the A.I boom. It has also become the center of a debate over how to divide its spoils.
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Starbucks Korea CEO Fired Over ‘Tank Day’ Ad Evoking Country’s Brutal History
The New York Times – Business:A marketing campaign called “Tank Day” coincided with the anniversary of a military dictatorship’s crackdown on pro-democracy demonstrators.