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Discussion is resurfacing over whether Donald Trump could hold another summit with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un. The two leaders met three times during Trump's first presidency, in Singapore, Hanoi and at the Korean border, but talks over denuclearisation collapsed without agreement. With Trump back in the White House, observers are debating whether direct diplomacy between Washington and Pyongyang might resume.
- 2South Korea-Ukraine relations sour over North Korean POW transferโSouth Korea, Ukraine relations sour over North Korean POW transfer
Diplomatic tensions have emerged between South Korea and Ukraine over the handling of North Korean prisoners of war captured while fighting alongside Russian forces in Ukraine. The dispute centres on the transfer of these POWs, an issue sensitive for Seoul given its interest in North Korean soldiers and potential future defections. The rift threatens cooperation between the two countries at a time when the war continues to draw in foreign forces.
- 3South Korea tax windfall may top 50 trillion won on chip boomโผSouth Korea tax windfall could top 50 trillion won on chip boom - Yonhap
South Korea could collect more than 50 trillion won in extra tax revenue thanks to a surge in semiconductor exports, according to a Yonhap report carried by Yahoo Finance UK. The chip boom is lifting corporate profits and, with them, government receipts. The figure would give Seoul additional fiscal room at a time of budget pressure.
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South Korea is pursuing a broad national strategy to make artificial intelligence widely accessible across its economy and society. The Financial Times reports on the country's push to scale AI adoption beyond big companies, positioning it as a key driver of future growth. The plan reflects Seoul's ambition to remain competitive as AI reshapes global industries.
- 5South Korea tax windfall could exceed 50 trillion wonโSouth Korea tax windfall could top 50tn won: Yonhap
South Korea is projected to collect a tax revenue windfall of more than 50 trillion won, according to a Yonhap report carried by the Taipei Times. The unexpected surplus would give the government significant extra fiscal room at a time when officials are weighing spending priorities and budget plans. Discussions are focusing on how the extra revenue might be used.
- 6Scammers impersonate financial chiefs to lure retail investorsโผScammers impersonate financial chiefs to lure retail investors online
Fraudsters are posing as senior financial officials and executives to trick retail investors online, according to a report by The Korea Times. The scammers reportedly use the credibility of well-known financial figures to persuade ordinary investors into handing over money through fraudulent schemes. The report highlights growing concern over impersonation scams targeting small investors on digital platforms.
- 7Semiconductors Behind Nearly 40% of Korean Tech LeaksโNearly 4 in 10 Korean industrial technology leaks involve semiconductors: data
New data reported by The Korea Times shows that nearly 40% of South Korea's industrial technology leak cases involve semiconductor technologies. The figure highlights how heavily the country's flagship chip industry is targeted for industrial espionage, reinforcing concerns in Seoul about protecting critical technologies amid intense global competition over semiconductors.
- 8Researchers Develop Real-Time Monitoring for Parkinson's TreatmentsโResearchers develop technology for real-time monitoring of Parkinson's treatments
Researchers have developed technology that allows real-time monitoring of Parkinson's disease treatments, according to The Korea Times. The system could let doctors track how patients respond to medication as it happens, potentially improving how therapy is adjusted for the progressive neurological disorder, which affects millions worldwide and currently relies largely on subjective symptom assessment.
- 9The paradox of deterrence: peace through military strengthโผThe paradox of deterrence: Why peace strategy requires focused military
The Korea Times argues that lasting peace depends on a credible, focused military posture, presenting deterrence as a paradox: preparing for war is framed as the surest way to prevent one. The piece comes amid ongoing debate over defense strategy and security policy, and it is drawing attention as readers weigh the balance between diplomatic engagement and military readiness.
- 10South Korea's Single-Stock Leveraged ETF Trading Plunges 92%โผSouth Korea's Single-Stock Leveraged ETF Trading Plunges 92% as Retail Investors Get Trapped in 'Negative Compounding' Quagmire
Trading in single-stock leveraged ETFs in South Korea has collapsed by 92%, with retail investors described as being trapped in a 'negative compounding' quagmire. The leveraged products, which amplify daily moves in individual stocks, are said to erode returns over time through compounding effects, leaving small traders with heavy losses and sharply reduced market activity in these instruments.