
Why Wealth Among South Korea’s Public Officials Is Rising
The growing wealth of South Korea’s senior public officials reflects a convergence of market forces, institutional structures and
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The growing wealth of South Korea’s senior public officials reflects a convergence of market forces, institutional structures and

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Photo= HD Hyundai HD Korea Shipbuilding & Offshore Engineering, the shipbuilding holding unit of HD Hyundai, has secured its first order of the year, signing a major contract for liquefied natural gas (LNG) carriers as demand for high-value vessels remains strong. The company said it recently signed a contract with an Americas-based shipowner to build four very large LNG carriers,
Photo=Motionelements South Korea’s aggressive decarbonization drive is accelerating the retreat of diesel-powered vehicles, with new diesel registrations falling below 100,000 units for the first time last year, according to industry data. The sharp decline highlights how government-led climate policy, tighter emissions standards and strong incentives for cleaner vehicles are reshaping one of Asia’s most advanced auto markets. Data from the
Photo=Hyundai Motor Group Hyundai Motor Group Chairman Chung Euisun made a series of high-profile visits to major technology companies at CES 2026, underscoring the South Korean automaker’s push to deepen partnerships in artificial intelligence and robotics as competition intensifies in next-generation mobility. On the opening day of the technology trade show, Mr. Chung toured booths operated by Doosan Group, Qualcomm,
(Photo=HYBE/MrBeast) MrBeast, the most-followed creator on YouTube, was unexpectedly drawn into a dispute far outside his usual realm after fans of the South Korean pop group NewJeans inundated his social media accounts with appeals to intervene in a contract conflict. The moment gained traction after a U.S. entertainment outlet reported that MrBeast’s TikTok comments were being flooded with messages urging
(Photo=Office of the President of the Republic of Korea) President Lee Jae-myung of South Korea and President Xi Jinping agreed this week to begin easing long-frozen bilateral ties by expanding cultural exchanges, a limited but politically safer step after years of strain driven by security disputes. Meeting in Beijing, the two leaders endorsed a gradual approach focused on areas considered