Stories from South Korea

South Korea's Ministry of Education is operating 1,141 schools with a focus on artificial intelligence, aiming to enhance AI education.

Samsung Electronics has become South Korea's most profitable company in history, driven by the AI boom. The company's memory chips are now its most valuable export. A planned strike at Samsung Electronics, set to begin Thursday, could cause damage to South Korea's economy. The prime minister urged the union to call off the action. The AI boom is significantly boosting demand for these chips. Samsung Electronics faces a potential strike threat from its union, which is demanding 1.5% of profits for bonuses. The AI boom has significantly boosted the company's performance and its shareholders are reportedly ecstatic.

Samsung has filed a lawsuit against a technology rival, seeking billions in damages. The company is reportedly considering using emergency powers to block a planned strike at Samsung Electronics. The lawsuit was filed in South Korea. The lawsuit alleges patent infringement.

A 23-ton tugboat sank off the coast of Sacheon, South Korea, near Sseom Island.

A U.S. tech giant is suing its South Korean rival, Samsung, for billions of dollars. The lawsuit involves Samsung's Galaxy range of mobile phones and tablets. The lawsuit claims the rival's products are a knockoff of Samsung's iPhone design. The trial began in Seoul.

An heir is claiming rightful inheritance of shares in key companies, including Samsung Electronics. The claimant states these shares should have been split among all siblings after their father passed away. The legal claim could impact his brother's control over the companies.

South Korea is scheduled to launch a solid-fuel SLV (Satellite Launch Vehicle) for a demo flight. The Vega-C rocket is scheduled for launch on May 17, 2026, carrying the Solar wind Magnetosphere Ionosphere Link Explorer (SMILE) satellite.

Samsung Electronics' labor and management have agreed to resume negotiations for a general strike scheduled for the 21st. The Prime Minister has warned of emergency mediation if an agreement is not reached.

North Korean athletes have arrived in South Korea to participate in the Asian Champions League semi-finals. They are the first North Korean athletes to travel for the competition. This marks the first time North Korean athletes have traveled to South Korea since 2018.

A planned strike at Samsung Electronics on Thursday could cause economic losses. The Prime Minister of South Korea issued a warning regarding the potential impact. Union leaders are urging the company and union to reach an agreement.