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Gov’t mulls suspension for Coupang over data leak, but experts question practicality

South Korea’s government is considering whether Coupang could face a temporary business suspension after a massive personal data leak and a delayed response. Experts say a suspension may be difficult to apply in practice and could also harm consumers and Coupang’s workforce.

Ford cancels $7.2 billion battery supply contract with LG

LG Energy Solution has canceled part of a major battery supply agreement with Ford, reflecting the automaker’s shift away from electric vehicles following U.S. subsidy cuts and weaker EV demand.

Samsung chief meets with Elon Musk in Texas months after major chip deal

Samsung Electronics Chairman Lee Jae-yong met Tesla CEO Elon Musk in Texas, touring Samsung’s new semiconductor plant as the companies explore deeper cooperation following a major chip deal.

SK On, Ford agree to dissolve $11B battery joint venture across 3 U.S. factories

SK On and Ford agreed to dissolve their $11 billion BlueOval SK battery joint venture, splitting ownership of three U.S. plants as both companies adjust to slowing EV demand. Ford will take over two Kentucky factories, while SK On assumes full control of the Tennessee plant and plans to supply batteries to Ford and other customers.

Thirty-five cases of adverse reactions to Mounjaro reported in first month of availability

Korea reported 35 cases of adverse reactions to Mounjaro in its first month on the market, including two classified as serious. Health officials urge closer monitoring as demand for obesity drugs continues to rise.

Indifference as a tactic: How Olive Young draws shoppers by leaving them alone

Olive Young’s low-pressure “half-response” service, bold sourcing decisions and empowered merchandiser model transformed it into Korea’s dominant beauty retailer — now preparing for a U.S. expansion.

Hyundai bets on Nvidia’s Blackwell to go wheel to wheel with Tesla

Hyundai’s partnership with Nvidia around 50,000 Blackwell GPUs and a $3 billion AI data center aims to close the gap with Tesla in autonomous driving and extend the company’s AI ambitions into humanoid robots.

Korea Wins Lone Star Appeal Democrats Tried to Block – Undermining the PM’s Attempt to Claim Credit

Korea secured a rare full annulment of an ICSID damages order, voiding $216.5 million previously awarded to Lone Star Funds in the long-running KEB dispute.

IRS Raises Retirement Contribution Limits for 2026

IRS Raises Retirement Contribution Limits for 2026: 401(k) Cap Increases to $24,500 The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) announced that contribution limits for workplace retirement accounts...

Samsung, Hyundai to invest $400B at home as Korea-U.S. trade deal sparks outflow concerns

Samsung, Hyundai and other major conglomerates pledged massive new domestic investments and hiring after Korea’s latest tariff deal with the United States, even as the agreement ties lower U.S. tariffs to a $350 billion American investment package and strict performance conditions.