A group of Samsung Electronics shareholders has threatened legal action against a tentative agreement between the South Korean tech giant and its largest labour union, escalating tensions over a deal that helped avert a major strike. The agreement, reached late Wednesday, includes revised wage increases and a new bonus structure for employees, with parts of […]
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Samsung faces strike threat amid AI bonus dispute
A major labour dispute is brewing at Samsung Electronics, as more than 45,000 workers prepare for what could become the largest strike in the company’s history over disagreements related to bonus payouts linked to the global AI boom. The planned 18-day strike is scheduled to begin on May 21 and has raised concerns among South […]
Iran rejects claims of attack on cargo ship in Strait of Hormuz
Iran has denied allegations that its forces were involved in an attack on a South Korean-linked cargo vessel in the Strait of Hormuz earlier this week, dismissing the claims as baseless. Read More: Iran hits UAE oil port as US moves to reopen Hormuz According to reports, a Panama-flagged cargo ship, identified as HMM Namu, caught fire […]
Jisoo of global K-pop group BLACKPINK faces scrutiny amid brother controversy
SEOUL: Jisoo of global K-pop group BLACKPINK is facing online backlash following reports linking her brother to an ongoing criminal investigation in South Korea. Read More: Blackpink Jisoo returns to screen in new K-drama Authorities at Gangnam Police Station confirmed that a man in his 30s, identified only as “Mr A,” has been arrested on […]
North Korea fires missiles for second consecutive day of weapons activity
North Korea launched several short-range ballistic missiles toward the East Sea on Wednesday, marking its second consecutive day of weapons activity, according to South Korea’s military. Read More: North Korea’s Kim oversees test of high-thrust engine: state media The launches were detected around 08:50 a.m. from the Wonsan area, South Korea’s Joint Chiefs of Staff (JCS) […]
Kim Jong Un’s daughter is likely his heir, says South Korea spy agency
South Korea´s spy agency says it´s now fair to view the teenage daughter of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un as his heir, its strongest assessment yet on the rising political status of the girl who it believes could extend her family´s rule into a fourth generation. The girl, dubbed by state media as Kim´s […]
South Korea, France boost defense cooperation amid global tensions
South Korea President Lee Jae-myung and France President Emmanuel Macron have pledged to strengthen defense cooperation and jointly address the economic and energy challenges stemming from the ongoing Middle East conflict. Read More: ‘Unrealistic move’: Macron rejects Hormuz force plan – Daily Times During a summit held in Seoul, both leaders emphasised the need for […]
Japan crush South Korea to set up final clash with Australia
A clinical Japan swept past South Korea 4-1 on Wednesday to set up a Women’s Asian Cup final against hosts Australia, with the two-time champions putting on a master class. West Ham’s Riko Ueki and Tottenham’s Maika Hamano scored in the first half in Sydney with veteran Saki Kumagai and Remina Chiba adding to the […]
South Korea halts army drills after child hit by stray bullet
South Korea military has suspended certain training exercises nationwide after a child was injured by a suspected stray bullet, prompting an official investigation into the incident. According to the army, the incident took place on Monday at a playground in the southern city of Daegu. The child, whose identity has not been disclosed, was struck […]
North Korea fires 10 ballistic missiles amid military tensions
SEOUL, South Korea — North Korea launched around 10 unidentified ballistic missiles toward the Sea of Japan on Saturday, according to Seoul’s Joint Chiefs of Staff (JCS), amid rising tensions over South Korea-US military exercises. The launches come days after Pyongyang warned of “terrible consequences” over the ongoing drills, which North Korea sees as a […]