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South Korea officially rolled out the AI Basic Act, marking what the government describes as the world’s first comprehensive legal framework for artificial intelligence (AI). The move, however, has reportedly sparked immediate pushback from local startups that fear “regulatory risk” could stifle innovation before it even begins. According to a report by news agency Reuters,…
Apple executives are in South Korea negotiating memory chip deals amidst soaring prices, up to 300% since mid-2025. Memory makers are planning aggressive hikes, even charging Samsung’s own divisions significantly more. This AI-driven shortage means less RAM for phones and PCs, with Apple facing tough renegotiations this month. Wall Street analysts betting on Apple weathering…
North Korea’s Kaepoong village is seen from Ganghwa, South Korea, near the border with North Korea (Picture credit: AP) North Korea on Saturday accused South Korea of flying drones across their shared border this week, warning that Seoul would ‘pay a dear price’ for what it called a serial encroachment upon its sovereignty. South Korea…
File photo: Chinese President Xi Jinping (right) with South Korean President Lee Jae Myung (AP) South Korean President Lee Jae Myung on Wednesday said he had asked Chinese President Xi Jinping to play a mediating role in resolving the North Korean nuclear crisis and easing tensions between the two Koreas, as Seoul struggles to reopen…
Tech giants, including Apple, are reportedly camping out in South Korean hotels to secure crucial memory chip supplies. A global shortage, driven by AI demand, has sent RAM prices soaring, forcing companies to negotiate long-term contracts. This situation could lead to higher iPhone prices or reduced memory in future models. Apple has stationed executives in…
Planning to travel to South Korea? If you have a small travel group, there is some good news. As per the latest development, South Korea has decided to extend the visa processing fee waiver for short-term group tourists from six countries, including India, for another six months. This is in live with a move to…
North Korea strongly condemned the US for what it described as “the most serious form of encroachment of sovereignty.” North Korea’s foreign ministry spokesperson warned that Washington’s actions have worsened regional instability and undermined international order.In a statement issued by the state-run Korean Central News Agency (KCNA), a foreign ministry spokesperson stated that they are…
Soaring global demand for semiconductors sent South Korea’s exports to their highest-ever level in 2025, official data showed Thursday, despite a year of trade turmoil sparked by US President Donald Trump’s tariff onslaught.Total exports last year were valued at over $700 billion, according to data from Seoul’s industry ministry, up 3.8 percent from the previous…
North Korea has test-fired two strategic long-range cruise missiles (AP image) North Korea has test-fired two strategic long-range cruise missiles to demonstrate its nuclear combat readiness. This comes as tensions continue to rise on the Korean Peninsula amid increased military activity by the United States and South Korea.According to state-run Korean Central News Agency (KCNA),…
Representative imagePhoto: Canva Imagine being given lakhs of rupees by the government that too just for going on a date or getting married and having children. Sounds bizarre, right? But in South Korea, this is now a very real policy, born out of desperation instead of generosity.And at the heart of this extraordinary move lies…
