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Defense & Deterrence: South Korea has approved a 530 billion-won plan to buy U.S. SM-6 shipborne missile interceptors, aiming to deploy them across its Aegis destroyers by 2034. Labor & AI Boom: Samsung’s union vote on a tentative wage deal is set to start Friday, after a last-minute agreement helped avert an 18-day chip strike—another sign of how AI profits are reshaping pay expectations. Health: A South Korea–Japan study links COVID to higher long-term risk of several eye conditions, including glaucoma, with some risks lasting beyond 18 months. AI Governance: South Korea’s TTA launched an AI security standardisation project group to build domestic standards. Energy & Industry: POSCO International will invest with U.S. partner ReElement to build a rare-earth refining and separation plant in the U.S., targeting 6,000 tons capacity—aimed at reducing China dependence. Markets: KOSPI edged up Friday as tech sentiment stayed supported by global cues and easing oil volatility.

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Telecom network infrastructure market seen reaching $147.35 billion by 2030

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Mobile payments market seen reaching $19.5 trillion by 2032

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May 21, 2026

SEMIPOWER develops WBG power module technologies for high-efficiency applications

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May 21, 2026

VFX market seen reaching $26.53 billion by 2032

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Agilent inaugurates new biopharma research hub at Chungnam National University in South Korea

Agilent inaugurates new biopharma research hub at Chungnam National University in South Korea


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Telecom Network Infrastructure Market Size Worth $147.35 Bn by 2030 - Exclusive Report by The Business Research Company

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Mobile Payments Market Is Expected To Reach USD 19.5 trillion Globally by 2032 at a CAGR of 36.2%:Allied Market Research

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BIGC Revamps SBS LFE’s Iconic Music Show ‘THE SHOW’ as a Tech-Driven “Global Music Show”

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South Korea’s SEMIPOWER Focuses on Next-Generation Wide Bandgap Power Module Technologies

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NurExone Receives Notice of Patent Grant in South Korea Covering ExoPTEN Technology

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Visual Effects Market : A Breakdown of the Industry by Technology, Application, and Geography

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