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North Korea unveils AI-powered suicide drones during Kim Jong-un’s inspection

North Korean leader Kim Jong-un inspected a series of AI-powered suicide drones and strategic reconnaissance UAVs during a recent visit to the country’s key defense research centers. The inspections took place on March 25 and 26 and were reported on March 26 by the state-run Rodong Sinmun.

Kim Jong-un has ‘no intention’ of negotiating away nukes, seeks ‘nuclear power’ recognition

U.S. intelligence warned that North Korea is actively working toward international recognition as a nuclear power, signaling a shift from previous assessments and raising concerns that Washington may move from a denuclearization strategy to one of arms control.

24 dead as wildfires continue to rage across southeastern Korea

At least 24 people, mostly elderly, have died and dozens more were injured due to rapidly spreading wildfires in South Korea's Gyeongsang region, with one fatality involving a firefighting helicopter crash, as authorities cite smoke inhalation and delayed evacuations as key factors.

CBB Bank Fort Lee Branch Approved

CBB Bank has received approval from the Federal Reserve to open a new branch in Fort Lee, New Jersey, marking the bank’s first expansion...

Han Jong-hee, Samsung CEO, dies at 63

Han Jong-hee, vice chairman and co-CEO of Samsung Electronics who led the company's Visual Display and Device eXperience divisions during a decades-long career, has died of a heart attack at age 63, the company confirmed on March 25.

Historic Buddhist temple Gounsa incinerated in Uiseong wildfire

A massive wildfire that began in Uiseong County in North Gyeongsang has completely burned down Gounsa, a major Buddhist temple founded in A.D. 681 by monk Uisang during the Silla Dynasty (57 B.C. to A.D. 935).

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.

Shoigu visit to Pyongyang hints at possible third North Korean deployment to Kursk

Russian President Vladimir Putin delivered an “important personal letter” to North Korean leader Kim Jong-un through his closest aide, according to North Korean state-run...

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,...