Tag: #southkorea

Samsung and Union Fail to Reach Deal After Mediation; 18-Day Strike Planned May 21

Post-mediation talks broke down May 13, raising the risk of an 18‑day strike at Samsung, a key player in global memory-chip supply chains.

#samsung, #labor, #semiconductors, #southkorea

Presiding Judge in Kim Keon Hee Appeal Found Dead at Seoul High Court

Judge Shin Jong-o, who presided over the appeal of former first lady Kim Keon Hee, was found dead at Seoul High Court; police say no foul play suspected.

#southkorea, #judiciary, #kimkeonhee, #seoul

KOSPI Rockets 5.8% as U.S.-Iran Two-Week Ceasefire Eases Oil Fears

Seoul’s KOSPI surged 5.8% after a U.S.-Iran two-week pause in fighting drove oil prices lower and strengthened the won, triggering a broad relief rally.

#southkorea, #kospi, #oil, #iran, #stocks

South Korea’s Rival Parties Rush Bill to Channel Up to $350 Billion in U.S. Investment as Tariff Deadline Looms

Seoul’s parties set a fast-track vote on a law enabling up to $350B in U.S. investment, seeking relief from threatened 25% U.S. tariffs.

#southkorea, #tariffs, #trade, #investment, #unitedstates

Late-Season Winter Storm Hits Northern China and South Korea, Bringing Heavy Wet Snow

A sprawling storm dumps unusually heavy, wet March snow across Hebei and South Korea, threatening travel, power lines and fragile greenhouses.

#weather, #snowstorm, #southkorea, #china, #hebei