Korea Joongang Daily
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America first, Korea second? How Trump impacts Korea's fight against Big Tech

Korea's FTC plans to regulate Naver, Google, Apple, and Kakao could conflict with the Trump administration's policies, raising concerns about discrimination against U.S. firms and potential retaliatory measures.

2025-01-21

Seoul, Washington reaffirm alliance in Nuclear Consultative Group session

South Korea and the United States reaffirmed their joint commitment to the alliance and all deterrent capabilities against North Korea at a Nuclear Consultative Group session.

2025-01-12

Acting defense chief meets U.S. ambassador, reaffirms alliance

Acting Defense Minister Kim Seon-ho held talks with U.S. Ambassador to South Korea Philip Goldberg on Thursday and reaffirmed their steadfast bilateral alliance, Seoul's defense ministry said.

2025-01-02

South Korea and U.S. team up to combat crypto heists as North Korean cyber threats rise

South Korea and the United States are conducting joint research to strengthen protection against cryptocurrency heist attempts amid growing concerns of such attacks by North Korea-linked hackers, officials said Sunday.

2024-12-23

Korea turns to U.S. for LNG in move to curb Middle East reliance

Korea Gas Corp. has selected multiple U.S. liquefied natural gas firms as suppliers as the country looks to offset its trade surplus while curbing reliance on the Middle East.

2024-12-18

D램 가격 하락에 미국 제재까지… 한국에 일찍 온 반도체의 겨울

Winter looms for Korean chipmakers as dynamic random access memory (DRAM) prices continue their free fall, compounded by new export restrictions from the United States.

2024-12-18

DP's tougher testimony rules alarm U.S. businesses, Amcham says

The American Chamber of Commerce in Korea opposed new legislation requiring companies to submit sensitive documents for parliamentary audits, citing potential risks to business confidentiality.

2024-12-17

Finance minister hints at fresh efforts to 'reverse market sentiment'

Finance Minister Choi Sang-mok said his ministry will take further action to reverse the negative market sentiment in an emergency meeting on Thursday.

2024-12-12

Foreign Ministry in damage control as diplomatic ties shaken by political turmoil

Korea’s Foreign Ministry is scrambling to mitigate the diplomatic repercussions of President Yoon Suk Yeol’s short-lived martial law declaration, aiming to reassure international partners of stability despite ongoing political turmoil.

2024-12-09

U.S. restricts exports to 140 Chinese companies in sweeping chip crackdown

The U.S. is launching new export restrictions on 140 Chinese semiconductor companies, targeting advanced chips and manufacturing tools, aiming to limit China's chip production and national security threats.

2024-12-02