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Breakthrough in Battery Tech Redefines EV Market

SEOUL/MUNICH — In a significant leap forward for electric vehicle (EV) technology, South Korean researchers have announced the development of a new battery innovation that could extend EV driving ranges to nearly 4,800 kilometers (about 3,000 miles) on a single … Continue reading Breakthrough in Battery Tech Redefines EV Market

“Maybe Happy Ending” Sweeps Six Tony Awards

NEW YORK / SEOUL — The Broadway transfer of “Maybe Happy Ending,” a bittersweet love story about two obsolete helper-robots in suburban Seoul, clinched six Tony Awards on Sunday night, including Best Musical, Best Original Score, Best Book, Best Direction … Continue reading “Maybe Happy Ending” Sweeps Six Tony Awards

Lee Jae-myung Sworn In as South Korea’s President

SEOUL— Lee Jae-myung was officially inaugurated as South Korea’s president on Wednesday, following a decisive victory in the June 3 snap election. His ascent to the presidency comes after the impeachment of former President Yoon Suk Yeol, who attempted to … Continue reading Lee Jae-myung Sworn In as South Korea’s President

SungEel: Battery Recycling Project in Germany Cancelled

GERA – A high-profile industrial project in the East German state of Thuringia has failed: South Korean investor SungEel has unexpectedly withdrawn from the region, halting plans to build a state-of-the-art battery recycling facility in Gera. The last-minute decision marks … Continue reading SungEel: Battery Recycling Project in Germany Cancelled

South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol Arrested

SEOUL – In a historic development, South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol was arrested today, January 15, following his impeachment and a contentious declaration of martial law in December 2024. The arrest culminated after a prolonged standoff at the presidential … Continue reading South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol Arrested