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Binance moves closer to South Korea re-entry as FIU reviews Gopax acquisition
Binance is finally making progress with its South Korea re-entry after over two years of delay, as authorities have reopened their review of the exchange’s long-stalled takeover of local crypto exchange Gopax. Summary South Korea’s Financial...

Venezuela’s “Foreign Legion” in South Korea
Venezuela’s President Nicolás Maduro speaks during a rally on April 13, 2024 (Source | StringerAL, courtesy of Shutterstock) North Korea has had ties with Venezuela since 1965, but in the last two decades since the coming to power of dictator Hugo...

China sanctions South Korean shipbuilder's subsidiaries in US
The Chinese government says it has imposed sanctions on five US subsidiaries of a major South Korean shipbuilder, citing the companies' assistance in a US probe into Chinese shipbuilding and related industries. The Ministry of Commerce announced...

Tesla Battery Failures Spark Scrutiny in South Korea, Risk Market Share Loss
In South Korea, Tesla Inc. is facing mounting scrutiny that could jeopardize its access to government subsidies, following reports of widespread battery failures in thousands of its electric vehicles. The issues, which have affected approximately...

New China sanctions on South Korean company aiding U.S. shipbuilding
China announced sanctions on U.S. subsidiaries of South Korea’s Hanwha helping the United States reinvigorate its shipbuilding industry. The Commerce Ministry said the sanctions are in retaliation for a U.S. probe into trade practices that enabled...

China sanctions five U.S. units of South Korean shipbuilder Hanwha Ocean over probe by Washington
HONG KONG — China’s Commerce Ministry said Tuesday it was banning dealings by Chinese companies with five subsidiaries of South Korean shipbuilder Hanwha Ocean in the latest swipe by Beijing at U.S. President Donald Trump’s effort to rebuild the...

World News | Maiden India-South Korea Navy Bilateral Ex Begins with INS Sahyadri's Port Call at Busan
Busan [South Korea], October 14 (ANI): Indian Naval Ship Sahyadri, as part of its ongoing operational deployment to the South China Sea and Indo-Pacific, made a port call at Busan Naval Harbour, South Korea, to participate in the inaugural Indian...

‘Key’ to US-North Korea meeting lies in Trump’s ‘determination’: South Korean minister
ISTANBUL The “key” to a meeting between US President Donald Trump and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un “lies in the determination” of Trump, a top South Korean official said Tuesday. “Based on the analysis of open information and data, both the US...
80 South Koreans held by Cambodia's General Department of Immigration: spokesperson
PHNOM PENH, Oct. 14 (Xinhua) -- Some 80 South Korean nationals have been held by Cambodia's General Department of Immigration, and they declined to go back to their country, a Cambodian spokesperson said on Tuesday. The 80 South Korean nationals...

South Korea flags Hyundai US investment amid trade tensions
On the Dash: Hyundai’s $11.6 billion U.S. investment plan drew concern from Seoul due to ongoing U.S.-South Korea tariff talks. The timing of the investment follows a Georgia factory raid and could weaken South Korea’s negotiating position....

South Korea: Russia could have helped North Korea create a new intercontinental missile
North Korea likely received technological assistance from Russia in developing its new “Hwasong-20” intercontinental ballistic missile. This was stated by the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff of South Korea Jin Yong Soon, Yonhap reports. A...

LG Electronics India’s stellar 50% premium listing: $13 billion giant more valuable than South Korean parent! Top 5 takeaways
LG IPO performance stands as the most impressive among Indian offerings exceeding one billion dollars since 2021. (AI image) LG Electronics India on Tuesday had a stellar listing on the stock exchanges NSE and BSE, debuting at a whopping premium...

Mearsheimer’s ‘optimism’ and South Korea’s dilemma
The World Knowledge Forum was held on October 10, 2025, in Seoul. One of the headline speakers on the panel “The Future of the Global Geoeconomic Order” was political scientist John Mearsheimer, known worldwide as a leading realist thinker. His...

South Korea vs Paraguay LIVE Score Updates: Advantage for Asians (1-0)
End of the match: With goals from Eom and Hyeon Gyu Oh, South Korea defeated Paraguay 2-0. The Asians recovered from the crushing 5-0 defeat they suffered against Brazil a few days ago. For the Guaraníes, they leave Asia with a draw and a loss. In...

China sanctions 5 US subsidiaries of South Korea’s Hanwha Ocean
Beijing (Brussels Morning Newspaper) – Beijing imposed sanctions on 5 U.S. subsidiaries of South Korean shipbuilder Hanwha Ocean on Tuesday, accusing them of backing a US government probe into the shipping industry, amid ongoing trade tensions...

South Korea Vs Paraguay LIVE Score, International Friendly 2025: Eom’s Goal The Difference In Tactical Half, KOR 1-0 PRY
South Korea Vs Paraguay LIVE Score, International Friendly 2025: South Korea's Son Heung-min celebrates after scoring the goal against Chile during a football friendly. South Korea vs Paraguay LIVE Score, International Friendly 2025: Hello and...

Europe to India and LPGA to South Korea, PGA Tour Champions begins postseason
European Tour DP WORLD INDIA CHAMPIONSHIP Site: New Delhi, India. Course: Delhi GC. Yardage: 6,912. Par: 72. Prize money: $4… European Tour DP WORLD INDIA CHAMPIONSHIP Site: New Delhi, India. Course: Delhi GC. Yardage: 6,912. Par: 72. Prize money:...

South Korean Intelligence: Russia May Have Assisted North Korea with Technology for Hwasong-20 Intercontinental Missile
North Korea (DPRK) has likely received technical assistance from Russia to develop the Hwasong-20 intercontinental ballistic missile, which is capable of targeting locations in the United States. The Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff of South...

Binance Poised for South Korea Reentry as Oversight Softens
TL;DR Binance could regain full access to South Korean traders by late 2025 after the Financial Intelligence Unit resumes reviewing its controlling stake in Gopax. The US $4.3 billion settlement with American regulators has eased compliance...

Trump’s China negotiations must strengthen accountability in South Korea
American foreign policy is at a tipping point. President Donald Trump’s “America First” vision and the policies that flow from this have had mixed results on the international stage. For example, while some tariffs have resulted in seemingly...