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In K-Pop’s Quest for Global Growth, Korean Fans Feel Cast Aside

A bidding war for a K-pop label — a deal with global ramifications for the genre — has left listeners in its home market questioning their relevance.

By John Yoon

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LG Will Spend $5.5 Billion on a Battery Factory in Arizona

Investment plans for U.S. battery production have increased since President Biden signed a law that offers generous incentives for electric cars and green energy.

By Niraj Chokshi

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Crypto Fugitive Do Kwon Is Arrested in Montenegro, Authorities Say

Mr. Kwon, the entrepreneur behind the failed TerraUSD and Luna cryptocurrencies, was headed to Dubai, Montenegro’s Interior Ministry said.

By David Yaffe-Bellany

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Bullying Accusations Snare K-Pop Stars and Athletes in South Korea

In South Korea, such allegations have affected the careers of public figures. The takedowns have public support, but critics wonder if some go too far.

By John Yoon and Mike Ives