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How Hyundai’s $21 billion pledge could shield it against Trump’s tariffs

Hyundai Motor Group, a leading South Korean automaker, announced a $21 billion investment in the United States on March 24 at the White House, marking the company's full-scale expansion into the U.S. market and potentially easing concerns over unpredictable tariff pressures.

Uber Eats unpaid fees top $20,000, Korean restaurant says

A Korean-owned restaurant in Marysville, Washington, says it’s still waiting for more than $20,000 in Uber Eats unpaid fees—months after completing hundreds of deliveries. Uber...

Samsung chief meets Xiaomi, Qualcomm CEOs in mysterious Beijing appearance

Samsung Electronics Executive Chairman Lee Jae-yong met with Xiaomi CEO Lei Jun and Qualcomm CEO Cristiano Amon at Xiaomi's EV plant near Beijing during the China Development Forum, marking Lee’s gradual return to public life after a legal dispute.

Korean Air Strengthens Cooperation with Boeing and GE

Korean Air has announced a significant expansion of its cooperation with Boeing and GE Aerospace, in a deal worth approximately $32.7 billion. On March 21,...

Woke Up Refreshed—Only to Find an Implant in Place?

Building Trust with Overseas Patients through Customized Services and Over 80,000 Implant Procedures One of the rising reasons for overseas visitors traveling to Korea these...

New aT LA branch head outlines plans to expand Korean food exports through content and outreach

The Los Angeles office of Korea Agro-Fisheries & Food Trade Corporation (aT) introduced its new head, Yoo-Tae Baek, who emphasized the importance of expanding Korean food exports by leveraging the popularity of Korean culture and improving distribution channels. To boost outreach, aT plans events like the K-Food Fair in September and regional promotions in cities like Denver, while closely monitoring potential trade policy changes under a possible second Trump administration.

Asiana Airlines Introduces Mileage-Exclusive Flights for U.S. Routes

  Asiana Airlines has announced a groundbreaking initiative to expand mileage redemption opportunities for its customers. From April to June 2025, the airline will operate...

Retirement Cruise: Seniors Choose Life at Sea

An increasing number of retirees are turning to retirement cruises, opting to live aboard ships instead of settling into traditional retirement communities. With housing,...

Hundreds of California Condos Face Mortgage Hurdles

Fannie Mae has added thousands of condos to its blacklist, making mortgage approvals difficult for affected properties. The list, which now includes 5,175 complexes...

LA Koreatown Housing Market Shows Signs of Recovery

The housing market in LA Koreatown showed signs of growth in February, with more homes changing hands compared to last year. A total of...