Korea Joongang Daily
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Conservative Kast's victory in Chile suggests a hard-right, pro-Trump surge across Latin America

Chile has become the latest country in Latin America to veer toward the right, electing a deeply conservative veteran politician who has long attracted comparisons to U.S. President Donald Trump.

2025-12-16

HYBE Latin America launches boy band Low Clika

Low Clika, a new boy band launched by HYBE Latin America, debuted on Thursday with the single “Camionetas Negras.”

2025-11-21

HD Hyundai XiteSolution secures record $6.8 billion forklift deal with Venezuelan food company

HD Hyundai XiteSolution has secured its largest electric forklift supply contract in the Latin American market valued at over 10 billion won ($6.8 million), the company said Monday.

2025-11-17

Trump administration says it has trade frameworks with Argentina, Ecuador, El Salvador and Guatemala

The Trump administration said Thursday that it had reached trade frameworks with Argentina, Ecuador, El Salvador and Guatemala.

2025-11-14

Finance chief emphasizes stronger cooperation with Latin America in AI, minerals, clean energy

Finance Minister Koo Yun-cheol on Monday called for closer cooperation between Korea and Latin American countries in AI, critical mineral supply chains and clean energy, among other areas.

2025-10-27

Bad Bunny tapped for Super Bowl halftime, spotlighting Latin pride and his clashes with Trump

Bad Bunny headlining the Super Bowl halftime show signals a cultural spotlight on Latin identity and raises questions about how people will react to the singer's trademark social commentary.

2025-09-30

HYBE's Latin American label S1ENTO Records signs first three acts

K-pop powerhouse HYBE established a new Latin American label named S1ENTO Records to accelerate the company's expansion in the Latin American music market.

2025-09-10

Daddy Yankee of 'Despacito' fame joins HYBE Latin America

Puerto Rican rapper DY, better known as Daddy Yankee, has signed with HYBE Latin America and is celebrating his long-awaited comeback.

2025-07-11

HYBE to select its first Latin American band on competition show starting next month

HYBE's Santos Bravos reality series will debut in August, featuring 16 contestants competing to form a new boy band in based Mexico.

2025-07-10

Korean delegation visits Latin America to boost arms exports

A Korean civilian-government delegation recently wrapped up a four-nation Latin America visit to promote defense exports, the state arms procurement agency said Friday, as Seoul seeks to diversify its overseas arms sales.

2025-05-02