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SK, Nvidia chiefs meet again as AI memory race intensifies

SK Group Chairman Chey Tae-won met Nvidia Chief Executive Officer Jensen Huang in Taipei, Taiwan on Monday for talks on artificial intelligence memory cooperation, as high bandwidth memory becomes increasingly central to the global AI supply chain. SK hynix, the chipmaking arm of SK Group, posted photos of the meeting on its official social media account, showing Chey and Huang with senior executives from both companies, including SK hynix CEO Kwak Noh-jung. The meeting took place on the sidelin

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[Contribution] Why next phase of equity rally matters

By Sundeep Gantori Global equity markets have delivered a dramatic start to 2026. A sharp correction in the first quarter was swiftly followed by a V-shaped recovery, underscoring both the fragility and resilience of investor sentiment. Yet, beneath the volatility lies a more constructive story of robust corporate fundamentals. According to LSEG I/B/E/S, 83 percent of S&P500 companies beat earnings expectations in the first quarter of 2026 as of 1 May — a striking testament to underlying earning

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S. Korea, Canada discuss stronger space, defense cooperation amid submarine bidding race

South Korea and Canada have discussed deeper partnership in advanced industries, including space and defense, Seoul's industry ministry said Tuesday, as the country is making last-minute efforts to win Canada's submarine project. The Ministry of Trade, Industry and Resources and the Korea Trade-Investment Promotion Agency jointly hosted a business roundtable in Toronto on Monday to promote cooperation between Korean and Canadian companies. The event was attended by presidential chief of staff Ka

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[Man-Ki Kim] OPCON transfer needs economic test

Markets do not wait for war before pricing risk. They move when uncertainty increases. That is why South Korea’s debate over wartime operational control, or OPCON, should not be treated only as a military or political issue. It is also a question of how global investors, credit-rating agencies, insurers, banks and multinational companies will read Korea’s future economic security environment. President Lee Jae Myung’s renewed push for the OPCON transfer has reignited a sensitive debate. The usua

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Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang expected to visit Korea this week for talks with industry leaders

Nvidia Chief Executive Jensen Huang is expected to visit Korea this week to meet with the heads of major South Korean companies, including SK Group, LG Group, Naver and Hyundai Motor Group, for talks on cooperation in AI chips, robotics and physical artificial intelligence. According to reports from Yonhap News Agency, Huang is to arrive in Seoul on Thursday after attending Nvidia’s annual AI conference, GTC Taipei, in Taiwan. He is expected to begin meeting Korean industry leaders from Friday.

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Hanwha apologizes after deadly explosion at Daejeon plant

Hanwha Group and its defense arm Hanwha Aerospace apologized Monday after a deadly explosion at the company's Daejeon facility killed five workers, pledging full cooperation with authorities and a thorough investigation into the cause of the accident. In a joint statement, the companies said they were “deeply saddened and devastated” by the loss of five workers in the accident that occurred earlier in the day at Hanwha Aerospace’s Daejeon plant in Yuseong-gu. “We offer our deepest condolences to

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Woori Bank bets on SME succession as new growth pillar

Woori Bank is pushing into corporate succession for small and medium-sized companies as a new banking frontier, casting it as an economic issue tied to jobs, technology and supply chain stability as Korea's first-generation founders age without clear successors. At a press conference Monday in Seoul, CEO Jung Jin-wan said the bank would support what it calls "productive corporate succession" to prevent viable companies from closing or downsizing. "Corporate succession is not just a priority for

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Lee’s chief of staff visits Canada as submarine bid nears decision

Seoul is intensifying joint public-private efforts behind its bid for Canada’s next-generation submarine project, with presidential chief of staff Kang Hoon-sik traveling to Canada as a special envoy. Kang said Sunday he was leaving for Canada as President Lee Jae Myung’s special envoy for strategic economic cooperation. The delegation includes officials from the Ministry of Trade, Energy and Resource and Foreign Ministry, along with companies and industry groups in energy, resources, supply cha

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삼성전자 시총, 비트코인 추월… 세계 13위 등극

한때 전 세계 은의 시가총액보다 높았던 비트코인이 삼성전자에게 따라잡혔다. 1일 글로벌 자산 순위 집계 사이트 컴퍼니스마켓캡(CompaniesMarketCap)에 따르면, 이날 기준 삼성전자와 비트코인 시총 순위는 각각 13위, 14위다. 시총 규모는 ▲삼성전자 1조4920억달러(한화 약 2249조원) ▲비트코인 1조4690억달러(약 2225조원) 수준이다

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NC AI, Posco DX join hands in robot AI model development

NC AI said Sunday it signed a strategic business agreement with Posco DX on the joint development of a robot foundation model and for broader technical cooperation. The signing ceremony was attended by Kim Min-jae, chief technology officer at NC AI, and Yoon Suk-june, head of the robot automation center of Posco DX, along with senior officials from both companies. The two sides discussed long-term cooperation plans to enhance competitiveness in robot intelligence technologies and industrial AI.

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Samyang Group to acquire Japanese chemical firm for 390 bln won

Samyang Group said Friday that it has decided to fully take over a Japanese manufacturer of flavors, fragrances and fine chemicals for 390 billion won (US$259 million). Samyang whose business portfolio ranges from food and chemicals to bio and packaging, said its purchase of Soda Co. will help expand its business lineup. Founded in 1915, Soda Aromatic has production facilities in five countries, including China and Taiwan, and supplies its products to some 1,000 companies.

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Police search Seoul city offices, builders over deadly overpass collapse

Police raided Seoul city offices and construction companies Friday as authorities widened their investigation into the overpass collapse that killed three workers earlier this week. The Seoul Metropolitan Police Agency began searches at 9 a.m. at seven locations, including the Seoul Metropolitan Government’s Urban Infrastructure Headquarters, which commissioned the demolition; the project’s main contractor Heunghwa Construction; the supervising firm, Suseong Engineering; and subcontractors and f

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New Danish chamber sees shared industrial future with Korea

Until recently, Denmark was one of the few European countries without its own chamber of commerce in Seoul. That changed Tuesday with the launch of the Danish Chamber of Commerce in Korea, a move inaugural chairman Jan Benggaard sees as reflecting deepening economic ties and growing business opportunities between the two countries. The chamber launches with 34 member companies, including Maersk, Novo Nordisk, CS Wind and Lego, as Korean industrial capabilities gain importance in Danish companies

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OpenAI brings GPT-5.5-Cyber to Korea in security push

OpenAI said Wednesday it is launching a cyber action plan for South Korea to help government agencies, public institutions and companies strengthen defenses against AI-driven cyber threats, with the country set to gain access to its security-focused model GPT-5.5-Cyber. “We want OpenAI to become a trusted partner to Korea,” OpenAI Chief Strategy Officer Jason Kwon said during a press briefing in Seoul. “Our goal is not to keep advanced cyber capabilities in the hands of a small number of organiz

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화성코스메틱, 미국 에스티로더그룹 ‘최우수 파트너상’ 받아

화성코스메틱이 미국 에스티로더그룹(Estee Lauder Companies, 이하 ELC)의 ‘최우수 파트너사’로 선정됐다. 화성코스메틱은 최근 미 뉴욕 ELC 본사에서 개최된 ‘2026 글로벌 파트너 총회’에서 최우수 파트너상(Top Supplier Award)을 수상했다고 27일 밝혔다. ELC의 글로벌 파트너 총회는 ELC 경영진과 브랜드 대표, 공급

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NASA details moon base strategy

CAPE CANAVERAL, Florida (AP) — NASA is already ordering landers, rovers and drones for a sprawling moon base, less than two months after the Artemis II’s record-breaking lunar fly around. The space agency outlined the first phase of its moon base plans Tuesday, awarding hundreds of millions of dollars in contracts to four US companies. Jeff Bezos’ Blue Origin will provide a pair of landers to deliver moon buggies to the lunar surface, at a spot near the moon’s South Pole. These so-called lunar t

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[WT논평] Fears spread about businesses implanting microchips in workers(Ⅰ)

Never mind microchipping your dog. Some companies are giving employees microchip implants that grant them access to facilities, company accounts and vending machines with a wave of the hand. The te

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SM launches monthly concert series with Samsung TV Plus

SM Entertainment is expanding its partnership with Samsung Electronics through a new monthly concert streaming project on Samsung TV Plus. The agency announced Friday that it would launch a new K-pop series called “Monthly SM Concert” in collaboration with Samsung TV Plus, Samsung’s ad-supported streaming service. The project is the second collaboration between the two companies. Last year, Samsung TV Plus drew large attention from global K-pop fans with its exclusive livestream of “SMTown Live

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S. Korea to Hold First K-EXPO USA in Los Angeles

[Culture] : A trade fair aimed at supporting the overseas expansion of South Korean companies related to “K-culture” will be held in the United States. The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism said Friday that the “2026 K-EXPO USA” will take place in Los Angeles from Saturday to Wednesday local time, in ... [more...]

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Hyundai Department Store Group wins top global HR development award

Hyundai Department Store Group said Wednesday it has won the top honor at the Association for Talent Development’s ATD 2026 Awards, becoming the first Korean retailer to do so. The award is presented to companies with talent development systems that meet global standards and closely align with corporate strategy. Founded in 1943, the Association for Talent Development is the world’s largest professional association for talent development, with around 30,000 members worldwide. Its annual awards a

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SK, Nvidia chiefs meet again as AI memory race intensifies

[Contribution] Why next phase of equity rally matters

S. Korea, Canada discuss stronger space, defense cooperation amid submarine bidding race

[Man-Ki Kim] OPCON transfer needs economic test

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang expected to visit Korea this week for talks with industry leaders

Hanwha apologizes after deadly explosion at Daejeon plant

Woori Bank bets on SME succession as new growth pillar

Lee’s chief of staff visits Canada as submarine bid nears decision

삼성전자 시총, 비트코인 추월… 세계 13위 등극

NC AI, Posco DX join hands in robot AI model development

Samyang Group to acquire Japanese chemical firm for 390 bln won

Police search Seoul city offices, builders over deadly overpass collapse

New Danish chamber sees shared industrial future with Korea

OpenAI brings GPT-5.5-Cyber to Korea in security push

화성코스메틱, 미국 에스티로더그룹 ‘최우수 파트너상’ 받아

NASA details moon base strategy

[WT논평] Fears spread about businesses implanting microchips in workers(Ⅰ)

SM launches monthly concert series with Samsung TV Plus

S. Korea to Hold First K-EXPO USA in Los Angeles

Hyundai Department Store Group wins top global HR development award