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Samsung steps up ‘Make in India’ game, begins laptop manufacturing at Noida unit
Business Today
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August 17, 2025
Samsung has started manufacturing laptops in India, expanding its production capabilities at the Greater Noida facility, according to sources familiar with the development. The South Korean electronics major already makes feature phones,...
South Korea and India pledge to enhance bilateral relations
News.Az
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South Korean Foreign Minister Cho Hyun held discussions with his Indian counterpart, Subrahmanyam Jaishankar, on Saturday in New Delhi, focusing on ways to strengthen bilateral relations. Cho, currently visiting India, met with Jaishankar earlier...
Britain's world-beating unicorn firms worth a staggering £200bn: UK has more rising stars than Japan, South Korea or anywhere in Europe
This Is Money
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August 16, 2025
By JOANNE HART Updated: 16:50 EDT, 16 August 2025 The UK boasts more highly valued private companies than almost anywhere else in the world. The country ranks far ahead of any European state and beats Japan, South Korea and Canada by a wide...
“We were able to strike deal that will lead to win-win proposal”: South Korean Foreign Minister on trade deal with US
The Tribune (Chandigarh)
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August 16, 2025
New Delhi [India], August 16 (ANI): South Korean Foreign Minister Cho Hyun has said the tariffs being imposed by the United States in the rapidly changing situation in global trade is not unexpected and that his country was able to sort out "the...
“We can do many more things like joint movies…”: South Korean Foreign Minister emphasises cultural ties with India
The Tribune (Chandigarh)
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August 16, 2025
New Delhi [India], August 16 (ANI): South Korean Foreign Minister Cho Hyun, who is on a visit to India, has called for deepening cultural relations between the two countries and said that young people in his country are fascinated by India's...
Blackpink is conquering Wembley with unstoppable pink energy
The Times of India
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Blackpink made history at Wembley Blackpink, the dynamic K-pop quartet, has once again proven their dominance by taking over one of the world's most iconic venues. Jennie, Jisoo, Rose, and Lisa reunited after solo stints, bringing back their blend...
India, South Korea reaffirm commitment to deepening special strategic partnership
The Statesman (India)
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August 16, 2025
India and South Korea on Saturday reaffirmed their strong and growing Special Strategic Partnership during a meeting between External Affairs Minister (EAM) S. Jaishankar and South Korea’s newly appointed Foreign Minister Cho Hyun in New Delhi....
Charli XCX Bids Farewell to ‘Brat’ Era at South Korean Show, Teases ‘The Moment’ Film
Billboard
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August 16, 2025
Charli XCX is officially closing the chapter on her Brat era. On Friday (Aug. 15), the 33-year-old pop star delivered the final headlining performance in support of her blockbuster album Brat at the One Universe Festival in Gwacheon-si, South...
As Korean petrochemical industry faces collapse, gov't jumps into action
Korea JoungAng Daily
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August 17, 2025
Published: 17 Aug. 2025, 13:00 Updated: 17 Aug. 2025, 14:59 Audio report: written by reporters, read by AI White steam rises from the Yeosu National Industrial Complex in Yeosu, South Jeolla, where petrochemical companies are concentrated, on Dec....
“We are strongly against any terrorist attack, stand by people of India”: South Korean Foreign Minister condemns Pahalgam terror attack
The News Mill
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August 16, 2025
South Korean Foreign Minister Cho Hyun has expressed solidarity with India over the Pahalgam terror attack and on its fight against terrorism, saying his country stands by the Indian government and the people of India. In an interview with ANI,...
India, South Korea resolve to set 'new industrial ambition' in high-tech sectors
The Economic Times
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August 16, 2025
India and South Korea on Saturday resolved to expand their strategic partnership by setting new "industrial ambition" in the areas of semiconductor, defence, clean energy, and artificial intelligence. Ways to ramp up the overall bilateral...
Steam indie festivals spotlight Indonesia, Ukraine and South Korea in August 2025
Notebook Check
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August 16, 2025
Steam is currently hosting three regional showcases that bring curated selections of local games to a global audience without the fanfare of a front page banner. Each event is a third-party festival organised by local industry bodies or event...
The Trump Doctrine on Digital Money: South Korea Is First to Sign On
American Thinker
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August 16, 2025
When President Trump signed the January 2025 Executive Order banning any federal agency from establishing, issuing, or promoting a central bank digital currency, the headlines focused on domestic politics. It was portrayed as a populist stand...
Kim Hae-sook is ready to rule as South Korea's fierce president in 'Tempest'
The Times of India
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August 16, 2025
Veteran actress Kim Hae-sook A Powerful President Takes Center Stage Hey, fellow K-drama fans! Imagine a leader who's got the brains, the charm, and just the right amount of edge to keep everyone on their toes- that's exactly what Kim Hae-sook...
EAM Jaishankar holds “productive” talks with South Korean Foreign Minister Cho Hyun; focus on defence, trade, AI
The Tribune (Chandigarh)
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August 16, 2025
New Delhi [India], August 16 (ANI): External Affairs Minister (EAM) S Jaishankar on Saturday held "productive discussions" with his visiting South Korean counterpart Cho Hyun on advancing bilateral cooperation between the two nations in trade,...
India Bets Big On Mature-Node Chip Manufacturing
MENAFN
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August 17, 2025
(MENAFN- IANS) New Delhi, Aug 17 (IANS) India's semiconductor dream is beginning to take shape, with the government and industry focusing on mature-node manufacturing instead of chasing cutting-edge technology.The country is aiming to build...
‘A structural dependence on heavy industry’: can South Korea wean itself off fossil fuels?
The Guardian
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August 16, 2025
On a cool early morning on South Korea’s east coast, Eunbin Kang pointed to a monument to a vanishing era. The 2.1GW Samcheok Blue power plant which came online in South Korea in January looms out of the headlands above a beach made...
More than half of Seoul residents now don't own a home
Korea JoungAng Daily
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August 17, 2025
Published: 17 Aug. 2025, 15:09 Seoul's apartment complexes are seen from Mount Namsan in central Seoul on Aug. 14. [NEWS1] The number of households in Korea living in rented homes is nearing 10 million, with more than half concentrated in the...
Jaishankar holds ‘productive’ talks with South Korean Foreign Minister
The Hindu
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August 16, 2025
External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar with South Korea Foreign Affairs Minister Cho Hyun, during a meeting, in New Delhi. Photo credit: X/@DrSJaishankar India and South Korea on Saturday (August 16, 2025) resolved to expand their strategic...
EAM Jaishankar, South Korean counterpart, discuss strengthening ties; mark 10 years of partnership
Telengana Today
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August 16, 2025
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar met South Korean Foreign Minister Cho Hyun in New Delhi as India and South Korea marked 10 years of their Special Strategic Partnership. The talks focused on trade, defence, AI, clean energy, and Indo-Pacific...