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HD Hyundai, H-Line Shipping to Co-Develop AI-Driven Autonomous Ship Technology

Ship & Bunker · July 31, 2025

HD Hyundai and H-Line Shipping are joining forces to develop AI-powered ship technology aimed at boosting safety and bunker fuel efficiency. Image Credit: Avikus South Korea's HD Hyundai has teamed up with H-Line Shipping to develop new ship...

Seoul shares snap 6-day winning streak after US tariff deal

Korea Herald · July 31, 2025

South Korean stocks ended their six-day winning streak Thursday on profit-taking, as investors assessed the impact of the long-awaited tariff deal between Seoul and Washington on the industry and the broader economy. The local currency fell...

[Part 5] Hegemony of Stablecoins: Why is South Korea Considering Issuing Won-Based Stablecoins?

Korea IT Times · July 30, 2025

[Part 1] Hegemony of Stablecoins: Global Stablecoin Dominance and US Regulatory Reforms [Part 2] Hegemony of Stablecoins: KRW Stablecoins at the Crossroads of Innovation and Regulation [Part 3] Hegemony of Stablecoins: Ethereum’s 'Meta...

Silicon Carbide Nanoparticle Market Research Report 2025-2034 Rising Demand For Sic Nanoparticles In High-Performance Applications Globally

MENAFN · July 31, 2025

(MENAFN- GlobeNewsWire - Nasdaq) The global Silicon Carbide Nanoparticle Market is set to grow from USD 1.79 billion in 2025 to USD 5.71 billion by 2034, at a CAGR of 18%. This growth is driven by SiC's superior properties ideal for applications...

Trump administration to launch new private health tracking system with Big Tech’s help

KTBB - Texas · July 31, 2025

WASHINGTON (AP) – The Trump administration is launching a new private health tracking system that asks Americans to share their personal health data and medical records with private tech companies. Officials say the system will broaden access to...

U.S. Reaches 15% Tariff Deal With South Korea Ahead Of August Deadline

Forbes ·

Topline The U.S. and South Korea agreed to a trade deal Wednesday that will enforce a 15% tariff rate on the U.S. ally that is one of the country’s top trade partners, President Donald Trump said, striking the agreement ahead of an Aug. 1 deadline...

The case for South Korea-Australia defence industrial cooperation

The Strategist · July 30, 2025

Strategic convergence between South Korea and Australia is accelerating, but defence industrial cooperation remains underdeveloped. In an era of geoeconomic fragmentation, supply chain vulnerabilities and rising strategic uncertainty, Seoul and...

New Crypto Lab Unit Signals Bank Of Korea’s Shift From Research To Regulation

Bitcoinist · July 31, 2025

South Korea’s central bank is stepping up its game in the crypto world. Based on reports, the Bank of Korea (BOK) has created a new “digital currency lab” unit under its Financial Settlement Bureau. The new department will keep an eye on digital...

US stock futures rise on South Korea trade deal, Big Tech earnings

Yahoo Finance ·

US stock futures rose as Wall Street weighed a new trade deal with South Korea and strong earnings from Meta (META) and Microsoft (MSFT). Futures attached to the Dow Jones Industrial Average (YM=F) inched up 0.3%. Futures attached to the benchmark...

Nasdaq futures jump after Big Tech earnings

Yahoo Finance ·

US stock futures surged on Thursday as investors weighed a new trade deal with South Korea and strong earnings from Meta (META) and Microsoft (MSFT). S&P 500 futures (ES=F) rose 1.1%, while those on the Dow Jones Industrial Average (YM=F) moved up...

Army Extends Tour Length for South Korea

MilitarySpot - Alabama · July 30, 2025

JULY 30, 2025 — The Department of Defense has approved changes to the length of tours for accompanied and unaccompanied Soldiers coming to South Korea. The implementation of a new 3-2-1 tour model for Soldiers arriving in South Korea begins Oct....

(LEAD) Seoul shares snap 6-day winning streak after U.S. tariff deal

Yonhap News Agency · July 31, 2025

(ATTN: ADDS bond yields at bottom) SEOUL, July 31 (Yonhap) -- South Korean stocks ended their six-day winning streak Thursday on profit-taking, as investors assessed the impact of the long-awaited tariff deal between Seoul and Washington on the...

South Korea Deploys Samsung Chief, Finance Minister for Last-Minute U.S. Trade Talks

Breitbart · July 30, 2025

South Korea’s Finance Minister Koo Yun-cheol and the executive chairman of tech megacompany Samsung, Lee Jae-yong, both boarded planes headed towards America on Tuesday, seeking to find a resolution to the ongoing trade tensions between Washington...

European Shares Seen Up With Tech Earnings In Focus

RTTNews · July 31, 2025

European stocks are seen opening mostly higher on Thursday before new U.S. tariffs kick in. Technology stocks may rise after Meta Platforms and Microsoft reported solid quarterly results, sending their shares higher in U.S. extended trading....

Closing Bell: Resources weigh heavy on ASX, down 0.16pc as tech rally fizzles

Stockhead · July 31, 2025

The resources sector was too heavy a burden on Thursday for the rest of the ASX to lift into positive territory. Pic: Getty Images Copper prices crash 20pc Materials sector undercuts market, down 2.57pc Info tech rally not enough to push ASX into...

What does Trump's 25% tariff on South Korean imports mean for Korean industry? Here's everything we know as the decision sparks panic among K-pop fans

Sportskeeda · July 30, 2025

K-pop fans across the U.S. are expressing concern and frustration after U.S. President Donald Trump announced a 25% tariff on all South Korean imports. Quartz reported that the decision is set to take effect from August 1, 2025. Trump’s 25% tariff...

Art meets tech: TZUSOO's digital world made real by MMCA, LG

Yonhap News Agency · July 31, 2025

By Woo Jae-yeon SEOUL, July 31 (Yonhap) -- The National Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art (MMCA) is set to unveil a new exhibition by genre-bending artist TZUSOO on Friday, transforming the open, central Seoul Box exhibition space with a...

South Korea to boost Arctic capabilities with next-generation icebreaking research vessel

Riviera · July 30, 2025

On 29 July, South Korean shipbuilder Hanwha Ocean announced it has signed a contract valued at just over US$200M to build the vessel. The Korea Polar Research Institute (KOPRI) was named as the buyer, with delivery scheduled for H1 2029. The...

From Meta's $800 Million Offer To LG Deal: How FuriosaAI Became South Korea's AI Chip Disruptor

Benzinga ·

South Korean AI chip startup FuriosaAI turned down a reported $800 million acquisition offer from Meta META in order to remain independent and build its own AI hardware mission‑driven business, TechCrunch reports. FuriosaAI then secured a major...

North Korean Assembly Chief Claims US, South Korea Preparing To ‘Actualise’ Nuclear War

Ommcom News · July 30, 2025

Geneva: The head of North Korea’s legislative body on Wednesday accused the United States and South Korea of preparing to “actualise” a nuclear war, insisting that its nuclear development is a self-defence measure vital to ensuring its security...