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Korea semiconductor boom drives record exports and FDI

38 clusters · 130 sources · last updated

Latest: South Korea exports hit record $26.1 billion in early October

South Korea’s export-driven economy continues to expand, fueled by a sustained semiconductor boom and AI investment. In September 2026, exports reached a record monthly high of $120.94 billion, an 83.5% year-on-year incr

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South Korea extreme weather: Heat, floods, and cold waves

41 clusters · 71 sources · last updated

Latest: South Korea weather: Showers and large temperature swings forecast

The extreme weather patterns of summer 2026 in South Korea were characterized by intense heatwaves, localized heavy rainfall, and regional droughts. The Korea Meteorological Administration reported a national average tem

[ACTIVE] [TECHNOLOGY] [KR]

South Korean personal data breach trends

3 clusters · 8 sources · last updated

Latest: South Korea data breaches expose personal info of 1 million people

South Korea continues to face significant personal data security challenges, with approximately 140 million individual records leaked between September 2020 and July 2024. These breaches, driven by external hacking, prof

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Hyosung Heavy Industries power infrastructure expansion

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Latest: Hyosung Heavy Industries builds South Korea’s first 2GW HVDC verification facility

Hyosung Heavy Industries has expanded its presence in the global power infrastructure market through both international commercial contracts and domestic technological advancements. In the United States, the company sec

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Global rare earth magnet production expansion

4 clusters · 9 sources · last updated

Latest: Evolution Metals & Technologies plans massive on-site power generation

The production of rare earth magnets is expanding to meet rising global demand for electric vehicle (EV) motors, industrial robots, and automation technologies. In Europe, Neo Performance Materials has transitioned to co

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South Korean renewable energy and Saemangeum expansion

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Latest: South Korea aims for 100GW of renewable energy by 2030

South Korea is advancing renewable energy adoption through regional sector-specific initiatives and national infrastructure reforms. In Jeju Province, RE100 certification has expanded to include livestock operations, su

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South Korea-US-Japan nuclear and energy cooperation

4 clusters · 8 sources · last updated

Latest: US and South Korea outline USD120 billion nuclear energy framework

Discussions regarding nuclear cooperation between South Korea and the United States initially focused on large-scale energy infrastructure. Reports indicated potential plans to construct up to eight large-scale nuclear r

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South Korean energy and battery infrastructure management

2 clusters · 6 sources · last updated

Latest: South Korea faces EV battery recovery and data center power delays

South Korea is managing various aspects of its energy and battery infrastructure, ranging from new capacity procurement to waste management and power distribution challenges. The Korea Power Exchange (KPX) has launched

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South Korea electric vehicle market development

4 clusters · 7 sources · last updated

Latest: South Korean highway EV charging surges 321% in two years

South Korea is managing various challenges and growth strategies related to the adoption of electric vehicles (EV). The Anti-Corruption and Civil Rights Commission issued a ‘complaint advisory’ following a nearly twofold

[QUIET] [POLITICS] [KR]

Buyeo County opposition to high-voltage transmission lines

2 clusters · 3 sources · last updated

Latest: Buyeo County Council conducts field inspections of major projects

Buyeo County has established the ‘Buyeo County Transmission Line Response Public-Private Committee’ to oppose the construction of ultra-high-voltage transmission lines, specifically citing the 345kV Saemangeum-Sinseosan

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South Korean semiconductor industry expansion

5 clusters · 9 sources · last updated

Latest: Honam region launches autonomous R&D project for semiconductors and energy

South Korea is expanding its semiconductor manufacturing sector through private investment and large-scale government-led initiatives. Hanmi Semiconductor is investing 130 billion won to establish its eighth manufacturi

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LS Electric renewable energy and grid technology expansion

2 clusters · 4 sources · last updated

Latest: LS Electric and KEPCO partner on grid-forming technology

LS Electric has entered into multiple strategic partnerships in South Korea to advance renewable energy and grid stability. Initially, the company signed a memorandum of understanding with Korea Midang Power to develop

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South Korean semiconductor power infrastructure disputes

3 clusters · 15 sources · last updated

Latest: Samsung and SK hynix reject KEPCO's 25 trillion won electricity prepayment proposal

South Korean residents have begun protesting the construction of high-voltage (345kV) transmission lines planned by the Korea Electric Power Corporation (KEPCO). These projects are intended to supply power to the Yongin

[QUIET] [CULTURE] [KR]

Naju City regional development and cultural initiatives

3 clusters · 7 sources · last updated

Latest: South Korean cities prepare for upcoming regional festivals

Naju City is undertaking various initiatives to promote regional development and cultural engagement. In late August, the city announced preparations for the 2026 Naju Yeongsan River Festival, which includes expanding au

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