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Trump Secures 'Full And Complete' Trade Deal With South Korea, Unlocking $350B Investment Framework
Asianet Newsable
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July 31, 2025
As the Aug. 1 tariff deadline approaches, South Korea has become the latest nation to strike a trade deal with the U.S., ending the uncertainty over the trade deal limbo. Announcing the deal on his Truth Social account, President Donald Trump said...
Trump says U.S. agrees to 15% tariffs on South Korean imports
Kyodo News+
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July 31, 2025
WASHINGTON - U.S. President Donald Trump said Wednesday that his administration will impose a lowered 15 percent tariff on cars and other goods from South Korea under a new trade deal, capping monthslong negotiations that resulted in the Asian...
Japan and South Korea reel from record-breaking heat
The Guardian
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July 31, 2025
Authorities in Japan and South Korea have urged people to take precautions to prevent heatstroke, as the region reels from record-breaking temperatures and pressure on hospitals. On Thursday, South Korea’s meteorological office said the country...
Samsung says US tariff agreement with South Korea reduces uncertainty, expects Tesla deal to boost orders
The Economic Times
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July 30, 2025
Samsung Electronics said a trade deal that will see Washington charge 15% tariffs on imports from South Korea reduces uncertainty, as it forecast more major chip orders after signing a $16.5 billion deal with Elon Musk's Tesla. "Building on this...
Newcastle United hear Benjamin Sesko development in South Korea as striker chase takes twist
Chronicle Live
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July 31, 2025
Aaron Stokes is our Newcastle United Editor. Born and bred in the north-east, Aaron left Newcastle in 2017 to work in London for Reach PLC's national titles. After five years in the capital, he returned to take up his current role at The Chronicle...
Seoul breaks 100-year heat record with 22 tropical nights in July
The Sun Daily
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July 31, 2025
SEOUL: A historic heatwave has shattered weather records in South Korea’s capital, with Seoul enduring 22 consecutive tropical nights in July—the longest streak since modern records began in 1907. Overnight temperatures remained above 25C...
Samsung's Chip Profits Crash 94% — AI Demand, Tesla Deal, HBM3E Ramp Offer Hope For 2H Comeback As Trump Hits South Korea With 15% Tariff
Benzinga
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Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd. SSNLF has projected a gradual second-half recovery for its semiconductor business after second-quarter operating profit at the division plunged 93.84% from a year earlier, driven by U.S. export restrictions on advanced...
Second phase of fleet safety and sustainability project launches
Fleet News
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July 31, 2025
Data from vehicles, smart cities and the energy grid will help drive fleet safety, sustainability and efficiency in new, real-world trials. Project Sliced2 (Smarter Logistics through In-vehicle, City and Energy Data), which is being launched by...
Kia Connected Home Spotlights Sustainable Innovation
MediaPost
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Kia America is inviting consumers to explore a new world where everyday living can be powered by Kia. The Kia Connected Home at the Kia Forum in Inglewood, California presents a showcase of how Kia’s flagship EV9 can power and connect with...
Business groups warn Yellow Envelope Law could hurt investment in South Korea
Korea Pro
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July 30, 2025
US, European and domestic groups urge Seoul to reconsider contentious law ahead of major trade talks with Washington The American Chamber of Commerce in Korea (AMCHAM) on Wednesday voiced “concern” over the Yellow Envelope Law’s potential impact...
Trump announces trade deal with South Korea, slashes tariff rate to 15%
India Today
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July 31, 2025
President Donald Trump said on Wednesday the US will charge a 15 per cent tariff on imports from South Korea as part of a deal that eases, for now, tension with a top-10 trading partner and key Asian ally. The arrangement, announced shortly after...
To deter ‘Pacing Threat’ China’s assertiveness, US says ties with S Korea must remain “strategically sustainable”
The News Mill
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July 31, 2025
US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth emphasised the urgent need to ensure that the South Korea-US alliance remains “strategically sustainable” amid growing concerns over China’s aggressive regional ambitions, according to a Pentagon readout shared by...
Army Extends Tour Length for South Korea
MilitarySpot - Alabama
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July 30, 2025
JULY 30, 2025 — The Department of Defense has approved changes to the length of tours for accompanied and unaccompanied Soldiers coming to South Korea. The implementation of a new 3-2-1 tour model for Soldiers arriving in South Korea begins Oct....
General : NRES Strengthens National Climate Action Commitment Through ASEAN-Korea Methane Mitigation Project
Bernama
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July 31, 2025
PUTRAJAYA, July 31 (Bernama) -- The Ministry of Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability (NRES) has strengthened Malaysia’s commitment to climate action through the ASEAN-Korea Cooperation for Methane Mitigation (AKCMM), worth US$20...
Seoul breaks century-long record with 22 'tropical nights' in July
Antelope County News - Nebraska
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A streak of super-hot tropical nights broke a century-old South Korean weather record, according to official data released Thursday, as the peninsula bakes in a prolonged heatwave. Overnight temperatures in Seoul have sizzled above 25C for 22...
South Korea's LG Energy Solution closes $4.3B battery deal with Tesla
Cryptopolitan
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July 30, 2025
LG Energy Solution (LGES), a South Korean battery manufacturer, has signed a $4.3 billion agreement with Tesla to become the primary supplier of batteries for the electric vehicle giant’s energy storage systems. The deal marks a strategic move by...
South Koreans live longer but suicide rate remains highest among OECD countries
The Straits Times
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July 30, 2025
SEOUL - South Korea’s life expectancy reached 83.5 years as of 2023, surpassing by 2.4 years the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development’s (OECD) average of 81.1 years, a report released by the Paris-based organisation showed on July...
South Korean NGOs welcome Seoul’s move to allow contact with North Korea
NK News
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July 30, 2025
Over 60 ROK civic organizations have welcomed the new unification minister’s decision to fully allow private-sector groups to contact North Korea, emphasizing the need to push forward cooperation on projects ranging from family unions to fighting...
PRESS RELEASE “Sustainable” biomass scheme greenlights deforestation, new report finds
Environmental Paper Network
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July 31, 2025
World’s largest biomass certifier allows forest destruction and rising emissions under the guise of clean energy A new international report released today warns that forests worldwide are being cut down and burned for energy, and falsely labeled...
Ex-South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol in solitary confinement
United Press International (UPI)
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Former South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol, shown arriving at court to attend a hearing on his arrest warrant earlier this month, is being held in solitary confinement, his legal mentor said. Photo by Kim Hong-Ji/EPA/Pool SEOUL, July 30 (UPI) --...