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Display unveils groundbreaking 50% stretchable screen: a game-changer for fashion and mobility
LG Display has unveiled a pioneering stretchable screen that can expand by up to 50% of its original size, a first in the industry
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North Korean troop deployment in Russia: bilateral deal and little more, or intentional distraction?
Intelligence services in Kyiv say they have intercepted phone calls suggesting disarray as Russia attempts to work alongside North Korean soldiers as part of its ongoing campaign in Ukraine
Czech antitrust authority halts South Korean nuclear deal amid patent disputes
UOHS places temporary hold on €16bn contract to construct two nuclear reactors awarded to KHNP in July.
South Korea eyes weapon supply to Ukraine amid North Korea-Russia alliance
South Korea is contemplating the direct supply of weapons to Ukraine as it responds to escalating military ties between North Korea and Russia
South Korean users flock to YouTube and Instagram as local platforms struggle
In September, a significant shift in digital engagement was observed among South Korean users, as American social media giants YouTube and Instagram reported impressive gains in usage, while domestic platforms like KakaoTalk and Naver faltered
Taiwan, Japan and ASEAN member nations deliver a diplomatic broadside to China
Taiwan President William Lai on October 10 – the nation’s National Day - vowed to safeguard the island’s self-governing status in his most prominent public address to date since taking office earlier this year
CENTRAL ASIA BLOG: Is proposal that “international consortium” should build Kazakhstan’s nuclear plant merely cosmetic?
CENTRAL ASIA BLOG: Is proposal that “international consortium” should build Kazakhstan’s nuclear plant merely cosmetic?
South Korea probes TikTok over alleged data consent violations
South Korea’s media regulator, the Korea Communications Commission, is preparing to investigate TikTok for potentially breaching the country’s personal data protection laws
South Korea's inflation hits 3.5-year low, sparking interest rate speculation
South Korea's inflation has reached its lowest point in three and a half years, with consumer prices rising just 1.6% y/y in September, marking the first time since early 2021 that inflation has dipped below 2%
South Korea, Japan to join NATO's defence summit: a new era of Indo-Pacific cooperation
South Korea, Japan, Australia, and New Zealand will join NATO’s defence ministerial meeting for the first time later this month
Rising gold ETF inflows set to drive global bullion prices
Inflows into gold exchange-traded funds (ETFs), particularly from Western investors, are expected to increase in the coming months, adding more upward momentum to already record-high bullion prices, analysts have said
OnlyFans CEO set to face Korean lawmakers
Keily Blair, the CEO of OnlyFans, has been summoned to testify before the Korean National Assembly as part of an upcoming audit focused on digital sex crimes
Sinar Mas and Korean firm partner to develop $300mn data centre
SMPlus Digital Investama, controlled by Indonesia's Widjaja family and partnered with Korea Investment Real Asset Management, is set to develop a $300mn data centre in Jakarta's business district, supported by tycoon Kim Nam-goo