Friday, January 30, 2026

South Korea’s Economic Recovery on Track, but Construction Weakness and U.S. Tariff Risks Linger

South Korea's economy shows recovery with strong domestic demand and semiconductor exports, but faces risks from construction and tariffs.

South Korea Keeps Up Border Broadcasts—But Could Stop Soon

South Korea's loudspeaker broadcasts to North Korea continue based on its behavior, with potential for cessation amid peace efforts.

South Korea’s Army Chief Ordered on Indictment Leave Amid Martial Law Probe

Army Chief of Staff General Park An Su is placed on indictment leave amid martial law crisis, retaining military status during trial.

Tag: manufacturing

How Celltrion is Tackling U.S. Tariff Risks with New Production Facility in 2026

Celltrion addresses tariff risks by acquiring a U.S. facility, ensuring product supply and implementing strategies to mitigate uncertainties.

GM Shifts Buick Envision Production from China to U.S.: What This Means for Jobs and EVs

GM shifts Buick SUV production from China to the U.S. to boost jobs amid tariffs, with plans for more U.S. manufacturing expansion.

At CES 2026, Korean Leaders Call for a Balanced AI Strategy Amid U.S.–China Tech Rivalry

At CES 2026, Korean leaders emphasized a balanced AI strategy to leverage manufacturing strengths amidst U.S.-China competition.

NK Cell Cancer Therapies Move Closer to Market as Matica BioLabs Partners With Ingenium

CHA Biotech's Matica BioLabs partners with Ingenium Therapeutics for NK cell therapy production, targeting cancer treatment advancements.

THE GREAT PURGE: Samsung Is Moving To Wipe Out Intel And TSMC In The 2nm Foundry Wars

Samsung Electronics is intensifying efforts in the 2-nanometer market to compete with TSMC and Intel, focusing on yield stabilization and customer growth.

GAME OVER: Samsung Biologics Declares War With ‘ExellenS’—A Standard That Kills All Biotech Competition

Samsung Biologics launches ExellenS in Europe, enhancing biopharmaceutical production with standardized quality and efficiency.

Jaguar, Hyundai, GM Among 14,000+ Vehicles Recalled Over Safety Issues

South Korea recalls 14,708 vehicles from Jaguar, Hyundai, GS Global, and GM due to manufacturing defects affecting safety.

Sam Altman Says Robots Are Coming—and We’re Not Ready

Sam Altman warns of an imminent shift with humanoid robots in daily life, predicting AI's disruptive impact on jobs and industries.

TSMC Is Building 9 New Chip Factories This Year—And It’s All About AI

TSMC, the world's largest foundry, plans to build a record 9 factories this year, expanding its production facilities significantly.

China’s Answer to NVIDIA? Huawei’s New AI Chip Hits the Market

Huawei will ship its AI chip 910C to Chinese customers, positioning it as an alternative to NVIDIA's H20 amid U.S. export controls.

Battery Fires, Brake Leaks, Software Flaws Trigger Recall Across Five Brands

Volvo Cars Korea and others recall 117,925 vehicles due to manufacturing defects, including faulty software and fire risks.

LG Innotek Targets Flawless AI Vision with Intel-Powered Upgrade

LG Innotek partners with Intel to enhance AI vision inspection, aiming for nearly 100% accuracy in manufacturing processes.

New Ammonia Sensor Technology: Low-Temperature, Flexible, and Cost-Effective

KIMS developed the first flexible CuBr-based ammonia sensor, enhancing sensitivity and reducing costs for various applications.

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