Tag Archives: Seoul

South Korea’s Hologram Police Officer Cuts Crime

SEOUL — In a bid to enhance urban safety through technology, South Korea has deployed a life-size holographic police officer in a central Seoul park — and early data shows it is working. Since its installation earlier this year, crime … Continue reading South Korea’s Hologram Police Officer Cuts Crime

Macau: Gambling Hub Bets Big on Medical Tourism

MACAU — Macau, long famed as the world’s largest gambling hub, is casting itself in a new light: as a destination for healthcare tourism. This week, the city inaugurated iRad Hospital, a “resort hospital” inside the Studio City integrated resort, … Continue reading Macau: Gambling Hub Bets Big on Medical Tourism

Arrests of Korean Workers Prompt Anger in Seoul

SEOUL/WASHINGTON – The detention of more than 300 South Korean engineers in the United States has sparked protests in Seoul and raised fresh questions about the strength of the U.S.–South Korea alliance, just weeks after both governments pledged deeper economic and … Continue reading Arrests of Korean Workers Prompt Anger in Seoul

Trump and South Korea Seal Tariff Deal: 15 percent

WASHINGTON/SEOUL — The United States and South Korea have reached a high-stakes trade agreement that defuses a potential tariff escalation and opens the door to significant South Korean investments in the U.S. economy. The deal, announced by former U.S. President … Continue reading Trump and South Korea Seal Tariff Deal: 15 percent

Tesla Locks In $16.5 B Deal with Samsung

AUSTIN/SEOUL – Tesla CEO Elon Musk confirmed today, July 28, that the automaker signed a staggering $16.5 billion chip supply agreement with Samsung Electronics, slated to run through 2033. Under the pact, Samsung’s new fabrication facility in Taylor, Texas, will produce … Continue reading Tesla Locks In $16.5 B Deal with Samsung