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South Korea Launches Inquiry Into U.S. Raid

SEOUL / WASHINGTON — The South Korean government has announced a formal investigation into possible human rights violations following a sweeping U.S. immigration raid that detained hundreds of South Korean workers at a Hyundai-LG electric battery plant under construction in … Continue reading South Korea Launches Inquiry Into U.S. Raid

EU’s New Smartphone Rules Take Effect

BRUSSELS – As of 20 June , the European Union’s new Ecodesign Regulation requires smartphone and tablet manufacturers to provide a minimum of five years of operating system and security updates from the end of product’s sale period, effectively extending support to six … Continue reading EU’s New Smartphone Rules Take Effect

LG: New Manufacturing Hub to be built in India

SRI CITY, INDIA — LG Electronics India Ltd. (LGEIL), a subsidiary of South Korea’s LG Electronics, has officially begun construction on its new state-of-the-art manufacturing facility in Sri City, Andhra Pradesh. The strategic investment underscores LG’s growing commitment to India … Continue reading LG: New Manufacturing Hub to be built in India