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China and South Korea Revive Trade Talks, Pivoting from Factories to Services Amid Geopolitical Shifts
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China and South Korea Revive Trade Talks, Pivoting from Factories to Services Amid Geopolitical Shifts

China and South Korea are reviving stalled FTA talks to expand into the services sector. Discover the geopolitical and economic implications of this strategic shift away from manufacturing.

ASEAN Scrambles to Mediate Thai-Cambodian Border War as Tensions Threaten Regional Unity
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ASEAN Scrambles to Mediate Thai-Cambodian Border War as Tensions Threaten Regional Unity

ASEAN foreign ministers meet in Kuala Lumpur to mediate the deadly two-week border conflict between Thailand and Cambodia, a crisis that has killed dozens and threatens the bloc's unity.

Shin Min Ah and Kim Woo Bin Are Married: Agency Releases Official Photos from Intimate Seoul Ceremony
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Shin Min Ah and Kim Woo Bin Are Married: Agency Releases Official Photos from Intimate Seoul Ceremony

South Korean star couple Shin Min Ah and Kim Woo Bin have officially married after 14 years together. Their agency released official photos from the private ceremony held on December 20 in Seoul.

South Korea's Watchdog Orders Korean Air to Revise Asiana Mileage Plan, Citing Consumer Concerns
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South Korea's Watchdog Orders Korean Air to Revise Asiana Mileage Plan, Citing Consumer Concerns

South Korea's Fair Trade Commission has instructed Korean Air to revise its Asiana Airlines mileage integration plan, part of the post-merger process. The order aims to protect consumer interests and ensure fair value.

Adani's AI Gambit: We'll Build Our Own Nuclear Plants to Power Gigawatt-Scale Data Centers
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Adani's AI Gambit: We'll Build Our Own Nuclear Plants to Power Gigawatt-Scale Data Centers

India's Adani Group plans an 'aggressive' push into AI, aiming for 1GW+ data centers powered by its own nuclear plants. This signals a new era where tech supremacy is tied to energy independence.

Hyun Bin and Jung Woo-sung Face Off in Disney+'s New Period Thriller
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Hyun Bin and Jung Woo-sung Face Off in Disney+'s New Period Thriller

Get your first look at Hyun Bin and Jung Woo-sung in a new Disney+ period thriller. New character posters and a teaser reveal a tense, high-stakes Korean drama.

Avatar: Fire and Ash Ignites Global Box Office with Scorching $345M Debut
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Avatar: Fire and Ash Ignites Global Box Office with Scorching $345M Debut

James Cameron's 'Avatar: Fire and Ash' premiered with a massive $345 million globally, marking a fifth straight blockbuster weekend and signaling a strong recovery for the 2025 box office.

South Korea Freezes Electricity Rates for Q1 2026, Sidelining Lower Fuel Costs to Tackle Massive Debt
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South Korea Freezes Electricity Rates for Q1 2026, Sidelining Lower Fuel Costs to Tackle Massive Debt

South Korea's KEPCO is freezing Q1 2026 electricity rates to address its 206.2 trillion won debt, despite falling global energy prices that would otherwise warrant a rate cut.

Over Half of South Korean Firms Brace for Tough 2026, FKI Poll Shows
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Over Half of South Korean Firms Brace for Tough 2026, FKI Poll Shows

A new FKI poll reveals 52% of South Korea's top companies expect a challenging 2026, citing a weak won and slow domestic demand. We analyze the risks and potential impact on the Korean economy and global investors.

Data from the Deep: Monitoring Gear Retrieved from 330-Foot Guam Reefs Could Reveal Climate Sanctuaries
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Data from the Deep: Monitoring Gear Retrieved from 330-Foot Guam Reefs Could Reveal Climate Sanctuaries

Researchers retrieved monitoring devices from deep coral reefs in Guam, placed 330 feet below the surface. The data could reveal if these 'mesophotic' ecosystems can act as climate change refuges for marine life.

South Korean Startup Innospace Aims for Historic First Commercial Launch After Three Delays
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South Korean Startup Innospace Aims for Historic First Commercial Launch After Three Delays

South Korean startup Innospace is attempting the country's first private commercial orbital launch with its Hanbit-Nano rocket from Brazil after three delays. A success would be a major milestone for the nation's space industry.

Australia's Illusion of Safety Shatters After Second Mass Killing in Bondi
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Australia's Illusion of Safety Shatters After Second Mass Killing in Bondi

Two mass killings in the same Sydney suburb in 18 months have shattered Australia's deeply held sense of security and exposed simmering societal tensions.