Lee Jae Myung
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techSouth Korea Unveils $520 Billion Semiconductor Megaproject with Samsung and SK Hynix
South Korea announces a historic $520 billion investment plan for new chip fabrication plants and AI data centers, aiming to dominate global AI chip manufacturing.
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worldSouth Korean Parliament Launches Probe Into Election Ballot Shortages
South Korea's National Assembly approved an investigation into municipal election ballot shortages that triggered the NEC chief's resignation and ongoing political unrest.
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worldSouth Korea's Ex-President Yoon Sentenced to 30 Years for Drone Incident
Former South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol receives a 30-year prison term for ordering drones into North Korea, compounding his prior life sentence for martial law insurrection.
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worldSouth Korea's Election Credibility Damaged by Ballot Paper Shortage
President Lee Jae Myung criticizes ballot paper shortage during local elections, calling it a blow to the nation's democratic reputation and ordering a thorough investigation.
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financeSouth Korea's KOSPI Craters Nearly 9% on Tech Selloff
Tech heavyweights Samsung and SK Hynix plunge over 10%, triggering circuit breakers in Seoul amid Fed rate fears.
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worldStarbucks Korea Boss Apologizes for Ad Evoking Massacre
Starbucks Korea chairman Chung Yong-jin publicly apologizes after a "Tank Day" campaign sparked outrage by referencing a 1980 pro-democracy massacre.
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worldSouth Korea and Poland Forge Deeper Defense Ties Amid Geopolitical Shifts
South Korea and Poland are strengthening their defense partnership, highlighted by Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk's visit to Seoul. The nations are expanding cooperation beyond military hardware.
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financeShin Hyun-song Named Bank of Korea Governor
South Korean economist Shin Hyun-song, known for predicting the 2008 crisis, appointed to lead the Bank of Korea amid rising debt.