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Seoul stocks retreat from record-breaking streak ahead of major events
South Korean stocks took a breather on Tuesday after enjoying a stellar performance over the past weeks, as investors cashed in part of jaw-dropping gains ahead of major events, such as the Trump-Xi meeting and the Federal Reserve's rate decision....
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Korea Power Exchange to Host Joint GO15-APEx Conference in Seoul
The Korea Power Exchange (KPX), as the 2025 chair of the Global Grid Operators (GO15), will host the “2025 GO15-APEx Joint Conference” in collaboration with the Association of Power Exchanges (APEx) from Oct. 28-29 at the Grand Hyatt Hotel Seoul....
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Japan's Nikkei 225, South Korea's Kospi fall nearly 1% on Trump-Takaichi meeting
Asian markets today: Asian markets fell broadly on Tuesday as investors turned their attention to the upcoming meeting between U.S. President Donald Trump and Japan’s newly appointed Prime Minister, Sanae Takaichi. Japan’s Nikkei 225 slipped 0.57...
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Seoul’s pragmatic diplomacy put to test to steer APEC through storm
Hosting 1st Trump-Xi summit offers both risk, opportunity for Seoul — chance to ease rivalry amid challenge of preserving APEC’s cooperative core GYEONGJU, North Gyeongsang Province — Seoul is stepping onto the APEC summit stage with a daunting...
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Man admits murdering Japan's former prime minister
A man on trial accused of shooting dead Japan's former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe has admitted to his murder. "It is true that I did it," said Tetsuya Yamagami, 45, who admitted the charges read by prosecutors, according to broadcaster NHK. He...
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In South Korea, a Craft Soju Boom Preserves the Past
Walk into any restaurant in South Korea on any night of the week and you’ll see them—rows of electric green bottles of soju, their screw caps scattered across the tables. The easy-drinking, mass-produced beverage is everywhere: poured into shot...
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South Korea’s Bitplanet begins Bitcoin treasury plan with 93 BTC buy
South Korea’s publicly listed Bitplanet has begun its daily Bitcoin accumulation program, purchasing 93 BTC on Oct. 26 as part of a long-term plan to build a 10,000 BTC treasury. Summary Bitplanet begins daily Bitcoin buys, acquiring 93 BTC as...
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Trump Praises Japan’s New Prime Minister, Saying the US Is an ‘Ally at the Strongest Level'
TOKYO (AP) — President Donald Trump began one of his busiest days of his Asia trip on Tuesday by warmly greeting the new Japanese prime minister and taking her with him as he spoke to U.S. troops aboard an aircraft carrier. Although Trump is...
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Trump praises Japan's new prime minister
President Donald Trump began one of his busiest days of his Asia trip on Tuesday by warmly greeting the new Japanese prime minister, with plans to later speak to US troops aboard an aircraft carrier and mingle with business leaders. Although Trump...
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Malaysia–South Korea Free Trade Agreement among key highlights of Asean Summit Day Two
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 28 — A series of high-level and bilateral meetings took place on the second day of the 47th Asean Summit and Related Summits here yesterday, including the pivotal 5th Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) Summit and...
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Trump bonds with Japan's new prime minister and says her nation is delivering on US investments
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Imperial Valley Press - California
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TOKYO (AP) — President Donald Trump treated his time in Japan on Tuesday as a victory lap — befriending the new Japanese prime minister, taking her with him as he spoke to U.S. troops aboard an aircraft carrier and then unveiling several major...
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Final meeting of APEC senior officials begins in South Korea
SEOUL, October 27. /TASS/. The first day of the final meeting of APEC senior officials was held in Gyeongju, South Korea, the organizers of the forum said on their website. "Under this year’s theme, 'Building a Sustainable Tomorrow: Connect,...
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Business News | Samsung, Hyundai Chiefs to Meet Nvidia CEO in Seoul
Seoul [South Korea], October 28 (ANI): Samsung Electronics Co. Executive Chairman Jay Y Lee and Hyundai Motor Group Executive Chairman Euisun Chung are set to meet with Nvidia Corp Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Jensen Huang in Seoul on Thursday,...
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Trump offers Japan 'anything you want' after rare earths deal President Trump was full of praise for Japan's first female leader Sanae Takaichi, commending her on plans to raise defense spending. Read More »
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Yahoo News
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President Trump and Japan's first female leader, Sanae Takaichi, signed deals on Tuesday relating to trade and rare earths. Trump praised the US alliance with Japan, commending Takaichi on her plans to raise defense spending. “Anything you want,...
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New LG out of home LED display sets South Korean record
A 3,000 sq metre J-curved LG LED display that is the size of seven basketball courts has been launched in South Korea. The LUUX digital out-of-home display can be found at the Dong-A Media Centre in Gwanghwamun, the traditional business district...
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Trump bonds with Japan's new prime minister and says her nation is delivering on U.S. investments
TOKYO — President Donald Trump treated his time in Japan on Tuesday as a victory lap — befriending the new Japanese prime minister, taking her with him as he spoke to U.S. troops aboard an aircraft carrier and then unveiling several major energy...
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Peru to locally produce South Korean combat vehicles
Key Points Peru will import 99 K808 armored vehicles and 46 K2 tanks from South Korea between 2026 and 2028. From 2029 to 2040, Peru will locally produce 181 K808s and 104 K2s under license from Hyundai Rotem. Peru has unveiled an ambitious plan...
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South Korea Begins New Plasma Experiments on Its ‘Artificial Sun’
A view of KSTAR (Image courtesy of the Korean Fusion Energy Institute) DAEJEON, Oct. 27 (Korea Bizwire) — South Korea has launched a new round of plasma experiments on its homegrown nuclear fusion device, KSTAR, as part of a broader push to...
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Trump bonds with Japan's new prime minister and says her nation is delivering on U.S. investments
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The Detroit News - Michigan
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Tokyo — President Donald Trump treated his time in Japan on Tuesday as a victory lap — befriending the new Japanese prime minister, taking her with him as he spoke to U.S. troops aboard an aircraft carrier and then unveiling several major energy...
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Uzbekistan, South Korea discuss cooperation in joint projects
AKIPRESS.COM - Representatives of the Cadastre Agency and LX International held a meeting as part of the project "Creating a system for integrated strengthening of the national spatial information potential in Uzbekistan", UzA reported. The...
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