Category: South Korea

Why Some of Japan’s Most Exciting Cultural Figures Are of Korean Descent

The artists, musicians and writers pushing past decades of historical erasure.
U.S. Stock Rally Fades After Trump’s Tariff Reprieve

The S&P 500 slipped, as trade hostilities continued to heat up between Washington and Beijing. Stocks in Europe and Asia had soared earlier, after President Trump paused some tariffs.
Stocks Jump in Asia After Trump’s Tariff Reprieve

Markets in Japan, South Korea and Taiwan soar after the U.S. president pauses punishing tariffs. Gains in mainland China were modest as trade hostilities heat up between Washington and Beijing.
Another Rocky Day in Markets: Stocks in Asia Resume Their Slide

With the S&P 500 nearing a bear market, shares in Asia decline as China and other major U.S. trading partners await the start of significantly higher tariffs.
Global Automakers React to Trump’s 25% Tariff on Imported Cars

Ignoring diplomatic efforts and investment pledges, President Trump said he would impose tariffs that are expected to deal a blow to American neighbors and allies in Asia.
Samsung Electronics Executive Han Jong-Hee Dies at 63

Mr. Han, a longtime Samsung executive, oversaw the company’s consumer electronics business since 2021.
Hyundai to Invest $21 Billion in US in Bid to Avoid Trump’s Tariffs

Hyundai already makes cars in the United States, in Georgia and Alabama.
South Korean R&B Singer Wheesung Is Found Dead at 43

The artist was known for popularizing the musical genre in the country, but convictions for drug abuse damaged his image.
The ‘Parasite’ Director Brings Class Warfare To Outer Space

Bong Joon Ho has turned his funny-sad excavations of life under capitalism into unlikely blockbusters. With “Mickey 17,” he’s bending a whole new genre.
South Korea Bans Downloads of DeepSeek, the Chinese A.I. App

Regulators said they would suspend the app until they could be sure it complied with the country’s data protection laws.
South Korean Actress Kim Sae-ron Is Found Dead

The 24-year-old star, once a prolific child actor, appeared at the Cannes Film Festival and on Netflix, until a drunk-driving incident in 2022 derailed her career.
Air Busan Plane Catches Fire at South Korean Airport

The fire broke out on the aircraft’s tail, fire officials said. All 169 passengers and seven crew members were evacuated.