Seoul shares up for second day on tech gains despite tariff concerns

Published: 15 Jul. 2025, 17:38 A screen in Hana Bank's trading room in central Seoul shows the Kospi closing at 3,215.28 points on July 15, up 13.25 points, or 0.41 percent, from the previous trading session. [NEWS1] Shares closed higher Tuesday,...

South Korea Aims To Regain Wartime Command From US Within Lee's Term: Defence Minister Nominee

(MENAFN- IANS) Seoul, July 15 (IANS) South Korea's Defence Minister nominee Ahn Gyu-back said on Tuesday the Lee Jae Myung government aims to take back the wartime command of the country's troops from the United States within Lee's five-year...

BHU professor represents India at the 28th International Political Science Conference in South Korea

Professor Amarnath Paswan from Banaras Hindu University will represent India at a global political science conference. The event will occur in Seoul, South Korea, from July 12 to 16. He will present research on political inequality in India....

Charlotte’s new med school: high-tech, hands-on

By Michelle Crouch The Charlotte Ledger When the Charlotte campus of the Wake Forest University School of Medicine holds its first classes this week, it marks more than the arrival of the city’s first four-year medical school. It also brings to...

South Korea to Dispatch Researchers to Study Kenyan Youths

The government has revealed that a team of researchers from the Hankuk University of Foreign Studies (HUFS), from South Korea, is expected to be dispatched to Kenya to conduct a survey involving the youth. In a statement on Monday, July 14, the...

(LEAD) Seoul shares up for 2nd day on tech gains despite tariff concerns

(ATTN: ADDS bond yields at bottom) SEOUL, July 15 (Yonhap) -- Seoul shares closed higher Tuesday, tracking overnight gains on Wall Street and boosted by technology stocks in the face of U.S. President Donald Trump's latest tariff threats. The...

Toward a new resilient India–South Korea strategic partnership

As the Lee Jae-myung administration sends its first cohort of special envoys abroad, the selection of India as one of the four priority destinations signals an important recalibration in South Korea’s foreign policy. This initiative, aimed at...

Magadh University VC presents research paper at South Korea conference

Magadh University VC S.P. Shahi presented research on the political empowerment of Scheduled Castes in Bihar at the International Political Science Association conference in Seoul. His research highlights the political transformation and...

Scientists make incredible breakthrough that could transform future tech: 'A core next-generation technology'

It almost sounds too good to be true. by Joseph ClarkJuly 14, 2025 Ever had your phone die at the worst possible moment? Maybe in the middle of navigating a new city or right before that important Zoom call. We've all been there. And honestly,...

MU VC presents research paper at South Korea conference

Japan found $26 billion under the sea, but this new scientific breakthrough might sink it before it starts

Just off the shores of Minami-Tori-shima, a remote Japanese island more than 1,200 miles from Tokyo, lies a treasure chest of rare metals. Discovered by a joint survey from The Nippon Foundation and the University of Tokyo, the seabed nearly 5,700...

Sejong University tops Korea's tech transfer earnings in 2024

Sejong University announced that its technology transfer income for 2024 was the highest among South Korean universities, posting 17.37 billion won ($12.5 million) that year. It outpaced other top Korean universities, including Kyung Hee...

High Density Server Market Analysis And Forecasts 2025-2035 Advancements In Liquid And Immersion Cooling Technologies, Integration With Renewable Energy Sources Driving Opportunities

(MENAFN- GlobeNewsWire - Nasdaq) Discover the future of data center technologies with our comprehensive High Density Server Market report. Designed to meet demands for compact, scalable computing solutions, high-density servers enhance efficiency...

Russia warns US, South Korea, Japan against forming security alliance targeting North Korea

SEOUL, South Korea (AP) -- Russia's foreign minister Saturday warned the U.S., South Korea and Japan against forming a security partnership targeting North Korea as he visited his country's ally for talks on further solidifying their booming...

Samsung 'will reconsider' an S Pen return after the Galaxy Z Fold 7 snubbed it

What you need to know A South Korean publication cited Samsung's executive director of the MX business division, Kang Min-seok, who commented about the recent foldables. Regarding the Galaxy Z Fold 7, Samsung is reportedly thinking of investing...

Shin Hwa World raises $4.5 mln through share placement

South Korean integrated resort operator Shin Hwa World Limited announced the successful completion of its share placement under a general mandate, raising approximately HK$35.4 million ($4.5 million) in net proceeds. According to the company, a...

South Korea sees world’s lowest birth rate

SEOUL - When she started in vitro fertilisation (IVF) last November, Kim Mi-ae knew it would be a gruelling test of patience - something she had already endured when she conceived her first child three years ago. But what shocked her this time...

What’s up with… KT Corp, SES, Bell Canada

In today’s industry news roundup: South Korea’s KT Corp is determined not to suffer the same fate as its domestic rival SK Telecom; SES is set to complete its takeover of Intelsat this week; Bell Canada gets the FCC green light to splash $5.1bn on...

Finance minister nominee vows investments in AI, biohealth to tackle economic crisis

SEOUL, July 15 (Yonhap) -- Finance minister nominee Koo Yun-cheol said Tuesday he will push for big investments in artificial intelligence (AI) and biohealth industries to help revitalize the South Korean economy currently in a "structural...

Russian FM Lavrov cautions US, South Korea, Japan against security pact targeting North Korea

Russia’s foreign minister cautioned the United States, South Korea, and Japan against forming a security alliance aimed at North Korea, during a visit to the reclusive nation to discuss expanding military and broader cooperation on Saturday....