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2026-08-27 (Thu)

Korean Wave News
“No Tickets, No Problem; We Are Here For the Vibe” – 100,000 ARMYs Converge on Busan for BTS
Distribution Economy
Saudi Arabia Warns of $180 Oil as Iran Conflict Threatens Global Energy Security
Industry
K-Shipbuilding Faces $24 Billion Opportunity as U.S. Unveils Massive Naval Budget

Hyundai Motor Accelerates Future Mobility: NVIDIA-Powered SDVs and Humanoid Robots Set for 2028 Mass Production

Hyundai Motor Group is accelerating its transition into a smart mobility and physical AI powerhouse. Unveiling its aggressive mid-to-long-term roadmap at the "2026 CEO Investor Day" held a

Gyeongsangbuk-do Solves Regional Challenges Through Public Data: 2006 Junction X Korea Hackathon Successfully Concludes

Gyeongsangbuk-do successfully hosted the "Junction X Korea 2026" hackathon from August 21 to 23 at the Pohang University of Science and Technology (POSTECH) Indoor Gymnasium, drawing appro

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US-Iran Tensions Escalate: Severe Economic Sanctions Met With Military Threats: The escalating economic crisis in Iran has brought tensions with the United States to a critical and dangerous tipping point. According to a recent report by The New York Times, the United States is s

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Samsung Unveils World’s First 'Processing-in-Memory' Performance, Presenting a New Alternative for AI: Samsung Electronics has commercialized the world's first technology that performs artificial intelligence computations directly within memory. As demand for High Bandwidth Memory (HBM) surges cent

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Samsung Set to Reclaim Global Smartphone Crown with the Galaxy S26 FE Following Galaxy Z8 Success: Samsung Electronics is solidifying its position to recapture the global smartphone market leadership in terms of shipment volume, outperforming Apple this year. Following the strong market performance

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NCsoft Unveils New Team-Based Survival FPS 'Like or Die' at Gamescom 2026: NCsoft has officially pulled back the curtain on its highly anticipated new project, previously known under the working title "Project Bonfire." During the Opening Night Live (ONL) pre-sho

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Fashion Runway Show 2026

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Let’s recycle the old blankets in Jeju Island’s closet instead of incinerating them.: [Global Economic Times] Jeju Special Self-Governing Province is the first in the country to implement a ‘used blanket circular economy pilot project’. Jeju Island signed a business agreem

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South Korea Bans Terms Like 'Warehouse' and 'Factory' in Pharmacy Names under Revised Pharmaceutical Affairs Act

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Honam Semiconductor Faces 10% Rate Cut: South Korea Opens Era of Regionalized Electricity Pricing

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"Faster and More Efficient Than Nvidia": OpenAI Unveils Custom 'Jalapeno' Chip

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China's YMTC Targets Global #1 in NAND Flash by Next Year: A Strategic Analysis

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FTC Takes Strict Stance Against Coupang's Unprecedented Investigation Refusal

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Iran and Oman Agree on Temporary Maritime Corridor in the Strait of Hormuz Amid Ongoing Regional Tensions

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South Koreans’ Unfavorable Views of the U.S. Exceed 50% for the First Time in Over Two Decades

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New Defense Drones Deployed in U.S. Schools to Counter Active Shooters

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US Administration Imposes Global Halt on Immigrant Visa Interviews Amid Intensified Screening and Legal Battles

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Chungnam Governor Park Soo-hyun Explores Future Competitiveness and Carbon Neutrality for Daesan Petrochemical Complex at BASF’s Ludwigshafen Headquarters in Germany

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Chungnam Governor Park Soo-hyun Inspects European Economy and Expands Support for Exporting Enterprises

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POSCO Group Expands Battery Materials Partnership with China’s Ronbay Group, Forging Ahead into the Chinese Market

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Applied Materials Shatters Records with Q3 2026 Earnings Driven by AI Surge

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HD Hyundai and TerraPower Accelerate Cooperation for Next-Generation SMR Commercialization

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Real-Life 'Catch Me If You Can': Former Flight Attendant Admits to Multi-Year Pilot Impersonation Scheme

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Joonggonara Enters 'Doorstep Courier' Arena as South Korean Re-Commerce Last-Mile Battle Escalates

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MegazoneSoft Completes Google Workspace-Based AI Transformation for Nongshim Group

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Hyundai Motor Faces First Full-Scale Strike in a Decade Over Wage Impasse

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Korean fintech expertise is making significant strides in the Vietnamese financial market, signaling a new era where "work records" serve as a foundation for credit.

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