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Guests expertise Hyundai Mobis’s superior applied sciences on the Tech Bridge 2025 occasion held at Hyundai Mobis Know-how Analysis Institute in Uiwang, Gyeonggi Province from Nov. 18-19. (Picture courtesy of Hyundai Mobis) Hyundai Mobis has unveiled 50 new mobility applied sciences developed this yr to clients and companions. The corporate showcased its technological competitiveness by sharing consultant analysis achievements in its core electrification and module companies. Hyundai Mobis introduced that it held Tech Bridge 2025 at its Electrification Analysis Institute positioned in Uiwang Metropolis, Gyeonggi Province from Nov. 18-19. The theme of this occasion was “Bridge…

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CAIRO — President Lee Jae Myung arrived in Cairo on Wednesday for a three-day go to, throughout which he plans to carry summit talks with Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi, and unveil South Korea’s new initiatives for the Center East.Lee visited Cairo after his three-day state go to to the United Arab Emirates, the primary leg of his four-nation journey that may also take him to South Africa and Turkey.On Thursday, Lee is scheduled to carry talks with Egyptian President El-Sisi to debate bilateral cooperation in commerce, funding and cultural exchanges, as this yr marks the thirtieth anniversary of the…

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WASHINGTON — U.S. officers are privately saying that they won’t levy long-promised semiconductor tariffs quickly, probably delaying a centerpiece of President Donald Trump’s financial agenda.Officers relayed these messages during the last a number of days to stakeholders in authorities and personal trade, in line with two folks with direct information of the matter and a 3rd individual briefed on the conversations. A fourth individual following the matter additionally mentioned the administration was taking a extra cautious method to keep away from frightening China. The discussions haven’t been beforehand reported.Trump aides are taking their time on chip tariffs as they work…

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Samsung Electronics’ TVs and signage put in aboard the world’s largest cruise ship, Star of the Seas (Photograph courtesy of Samsung Electronics) Samsung Electronics introduced on Nov. 19 that it equipped TVs and sensible signage to the world’s largest cruise ship Star of the Seas. Star of the Seas, operated by international transport firm Royal Caribbean Cruise, weighs 250,800 tons and is 365 meters lengthy, making it roughly 5 occasions bigger than the Titanic. Samsung Electronics equipped roughly 6,000 TVs and sensible signage to 2,805 cabins and crew quarters, lounges, efficiency venues, and different…

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A view of HD Hyundai Heavy Industries’ shipyard in Ulsan (Photograph courtesy of HD Hyundai) HD Hyundai has set a document by constructing and delivering 5,000 ships over roughly 50 years. This marks the primary time worldwide {that a} single shipbuilding group has delivered 5,000 vessels. HD Hyundai introduced on Nov. 19 that it held a commemorative occasion for the supply of 5,000 ships on the headquarters of HD Korea Shipbuilding & Offshore Engineering in Dong-gu, Ulsan. The 5,000th ship delivered by HD Hyundai is the Diego Silang, the second patrol vessel for the Philippines. The Diego…

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World style manufacturers have grow to be extra purposeful in introducing new developments, focusing not solely on aesthetics but additionally on performance and sustainability, based on the chief of Hansae New York Design Middle.Paul Passavant, who heads the analysis and growth arm of the Korean style unique design producer (ODM) Hansae, works near the headquarters of main international manufacturers in New York together with Ralph Lauren, Marc Jacobs, Coach and Calvin Klein, in a cluster of roughly 900 style corporations. Primarily based on Midtown Manhattan’s seventh Avenue, he steadily meets representatives from neighboring corporations, and his location on the epicenter…

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Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Economic system and Finance Koo Yun-cheol (second from proper) presides over the financial ministers’ assembly was held on the Sejong Authorities Advanced on Nov. 19. (Photograph courtesy of the Ministry of Economic system and Finance) Twenty-six main public establishments, together with Korea Electrical Energy Corp., will execute 69 trillion gained in investments this 12 months, a rise of three trillion gained from the initially deliberate 66 trillion gained. In response, the federal government has additionally determined to considerably overhaul the nationwide contract and public procurement programs to boost native autonomy and…

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The Sultanate of Oman will mark this Thursday its Wonderful Nationwide Day, commemorating the Al Busaidi State Basis Day on Nov. 20 every year. This historic event embodies the patriotic spirit of this blessed nation’s folks as they advance with renewed willpower to construct their homeland below the management of His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik.The profound pleasure of the nation’s Monarch within the folks of Oman displays the deep unity between the Chief and his loyal residents. This nationwide cohesion represents a basic ingredient within the success of achievements realized throughout this period of renewed Renaissance. All through historical…

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SEOUL — The darkish thriller “No Different Selection” gained Finest Movie on the forty sixth Blue Dragon Movie Awards on Wednesday, with director Park Chan-wook taking Finest Director and lead actress Son Ye-jin incomes Finest Actress.Primarily based on the 1997 satirical thriller novel “The Ax” by American novelist Donald E. Westlake, the movie follows the story of a determined father of two who wages his personal private struggle for survival after dropping his long-time job.It was director Park’s fourth win in the identical class of the competition. Lee Sung-min gained Finest Supporting Actor for his efficiency as a rival to…

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Prime Minister Kim Min-seok provides an pressing briefing on the authorities complicated in Seoul on South Korea’s victory in a authorized battle difficult an order to compensate the personal fairness fund Lone Star over the sale of a neighborhood financial institution. (Yonhap) The South Korean authorities emerged victorious in its yearslong authorized battle to overturn a global arbitration physique’s resolution ordering it to pay the US hedge fund Lone Star compensation for a delay in its sale of Korea Trade Financial institution (KEB). With this resolution, the federal government is not obligated to pay compensation and curiosity amounting to round 400…

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