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Joint fact sheet’s delay hints at Korea-U.S. divisions over nuclear submarines

The delay in the joint fact sheet between Seoul and Washington underscores internal U.S. divisions over nuclear-powered submarine cooperation and highlights ongoing coordination challenges between the allies.

North Korea’s Kim willing to meet Trump, says South’s spy agency

South Korea’s spy agency said North Korea’s Kim Jong-un is willing to meet U.S. President Donald Trump, signaling a potential thaw in bilateral ties after upcoming military drills.

Carl’s Jr. Launches $1 Meal Program to Support Families Hit by Federal Shutdown

As the federal government shutdown continues to strain households across Southern California, Carl’s Jr. has launched a special initiative offering $1 meals to help...

Captured North Korean war prisoners in Ukraine ask to be brought to South Korea

Two North Korean soldiers captured in Ukraine while fighting for Russia have asked to be taken to South Korea, saying they fear execution if returned to the North.

Nvidia bets big on Korea’s AI future with 260,000 Blackwell processors

Nvidia will deploy 260,000 Blackwell GPUs across Korean industry and government, advancing AI infrastructure and “physical AI” with Samsung, SK, Hyundai, and Naver Cloud. The plan positions Korea for large-scale AI deployment across factories, vehicles, and research.

Nvidia, Samsung, Hyundai chiefs talk chip sets over chimaek in casual tech meetup worth trillions of won

The chiefs of Nvidia, Samsung, and Hyundai met over Korea’s beloved chimaek on October 30, signaling trillion-won AI and chip partnerships ahead of the APEC CEO Summit in Gyeongju.

SoCal Korean American Banks Accelerate Growth — Q3 Net Income Surges 33%

Comprehensive analysis of six major banks’ Q3 results shows strong gains in total assets, loans, and deposits; Bank of Hope rebounds sharply amid cost...

Korea, U.S. finalize bilateral trade deal, agree on $350 billion investment details

South Korea and the United States finalized terms of a long-discussed trade package in Gyeongju, confirming a $350 billion investment plan and setting reciprocal tariffs, including autos, at 15 percent. The leaders also advanced alliance issues during President Trump’s state visit.

China claims J-20 stealth fighter flew over Eastern Channel undetected, exposes Korea’s outdated radars

China’s J-20 stealth fighter reportedly flew over the Korea Strait undetected, highlighting weaknesses in South Korea’s aging radar systems and raising questions about regional air defense capabilities.

Trump says he would ‘love to meet’ North Korea’s Kim again, could extend visit to do so

President Donald Trump said he would “love to meet” North Korean leader Kim Jong Un again and may extend his South Korea trip for a potential meeting, hinting at renewed diplomatic engagement.