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Commerce Minister Yeo Han-koo departs for Washington at Incheon Worldwide Airport, Sunday, to carry talks with U.S. Commerce Consultant Jamieson Greer and different officers. YonhapCommerce Minister Yeo Han-koo on Sunday departed for Washington amid U.S. considerations over a current revision to a Korean legislation geared toward addressing false and fabricated on-line data.”We have to clarify the federal government’s actual coverage intentions relating to the home digital laws,” Yeo instructed Yonhap Information Company forward of his departure at Incheon Worldwide Airport.The U.S. State Division has expressed considerations over the revision of the Korean legislation, saying it may negatively have an effect…

On this body seize from video obtained by the AP exterior Iran, a masked demonstrator holds an image of Iran’s Crown Prince Reza Pahlavi throughout a protest in Tehran, Iran, Jan. 9. AP-YonhapDUBAI, United Arab Emirates — Nationwide protests difficult Iran’s theocracy reached the two-week mark Sunday, because the demise toll in violence surrounding the demonstrations reached no less than 116 folks killed, activists mentioned.With the web down in Iran and telephone traces reduce off , gauging the demonstrations from overseas has grown harder. However the demise toll within the protests has grown to no less than 116 and over…

Samsung Biologics CEO John Rim browses Samsung Electronics’ exhibit at CES 2026 in Las Vegas, Wednesday. Korea Instances picture by Kang Seung-woo LAS VEGAS — Samsung Biologics CEO John Rim attended CES 2026 final week to discover methods for synthetic intelligence (AI)-driven digital transformation in manufacturing.“Attending CES permits us to expertise international tendencies in superior applied sciences and achieve insights for manufacturing innovation within the AI period,” Rim mentioned. He additionally participated in varied periods throughout CES, together with Caterpillar’s keynote, discussions on AI adoption in manufacturing and automation-based good manufacturing facility applied sciences.Historically a client electronics and IT showcase,…

Former Democratic Celebration of Korea ground chief Rep. Kim Byung-kee enters the primary corridor of the Nationwide Meeting in Seoul, Dec. 30, 2025. Yonhap The management of the ruling Democratic Celebration of Korea (DPK) on Sunday demanded former ground chief Rep. Kim Byung-kee voluntarily go away the celebration amid mounting corruption suspicions surrounding him.”We request that (Kim) deeply deliberate on which path greatest cherishes the celebration,” DPK spokesperson Park Soo-hyeon stated, in what was apparently a name on him to surrender celebration membership.Park stated there have been even impending requires the DPK management to expel Kim.The decision got here after…

Samsung Show CEO Yi Chung speaks throughout an interview on the sidelines of CES 2026 in Las Vegas, Saturday.LAS VEGAS — As synthetic intelligence reshapes the worldwide electronics trade, some predict a future through which screens will fade in significance, changed by voice- and sensor-based interfaces.Samsung Show, nevertheless, takes a distinct view.“As edge AI units develop, the variety of shows will enhance considerably,” its CEO Yi Chung mentioned throughout an interview with reporters on Wednesday (native time), arguing that screens will stay central to person expertise even in an AI-driven world.Edge AI refers to working synthetic intelligence algorithms straight on…

BLACKPINK’s Jennie / Courtesy of HLL JoongangBLACKPINK’s Jennie stole the highlight in an surprising means at one in all Ok-pop’s greatest award nights — by profitable a lot that she stored being known as again onstage whereas her bandmates weren’t even there.On the fortieth Golden Disc Awards With Upbit, held at Taipei Dome on Jan. 10, Jennie walked to the rostrum thrice, gathering trophies throughout solo, group and international classes and turning the night time into what followers on social media shortly dubbed “the Jennie present.”The ceremony was historic in itself, marking the awards’ fortieth anniversary and changing into the…

Guests have a look at North Korea’s border county of Kaepung by tower viewers at South Korea’s Ganghwa Peace Observatory in Ganghwa County, Incheon, Saturday. Yonhap North Korea on Sunday slammed Japan for its push to revise three key nationwide security-related paperwork geared toward stepping up its protection capabilities, warning the transfer would solely result in full self-destruction.The North’s Korean Central Information Company (KCNA) issued the criticism in an article, specializing in Japan’s ongoing push to attract up three new paperwork by the tip of the 12 months — the Nationwide Safety Technique, the Nationwide Protection Technique and the Protection…

From left, Reps. Han Byung-do, Jin Sung-joon, Again Hye-ryun and Park Jeung pose earlier than their televised debate held at JTBC Studio in Seoul, Thursday. Yonhap The ruling Democratic Social gathering of Korea (DPK) was set to elect a brand new ground chief on Sunday after Rep. Kim Byung-kee resigned from the submit amid mounting allegations of misconduct.A web based vote amongst normal occasion members with voting rights, which kicked off the day prior to this, will conclude at 4 p.m., with a separate vote amongst DPK representatives scheduled for the afternoon to elect a brand new ground chief, in…

LG Innotek CEO Moon Hyuk-soo speaks throughout an interview with reporters in Las Vegas, Wednesday. Courtesy of LG InnotekLAS VEGAS — LG Innotek CEO Moon Hyuk-soo stated Wednesday (native time) that the corporate is accelerating its shift from a standard elements provider mannequin to a solutions-oriented enterprise centered on profitability, with the bundle substrate phase serving as a key development driver. “LG Innotek is not a elements firm,” Moon stated throughout an interview with reporters on the sidelines of the CES 2026 tech truthful. “This 12 months, we are going to reorganize our enterprise construction towards a high-value, high-profit, high-performance…

The dawn seen from Mount Mai in Jinan, North Jeolla Province, on Dec. 18, 2025. (Yonhap)   . By Park Hyun, editorial authorIn Lewis Caroll’s traditional youngsters’s ebook, “Alice in Wonderland,” the protagonist falls down a deep gap whereas chasing a white rabbit. The world Alice encounters on the opposite facet is a wierd place the place frequent sense and logic maintain no sway. Its inhabitants embody a queen who shouts, “Off together with his head!” at each flip, arbitrary and nonsensical trials, and teams embroiled in vicious fights that escape from video games that pay no heed to guidelines…