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Samsung Reportedly Slows Chip Production Amid Strike Fears
Samsung is reportedly entering a crisis mode and slowing down chip production due to a looming labor strike.
Fire Destroys Ssangyong C&E Plant In South Korea
A fire broke out at the Ssangyong C&E plant in Donghae, South Korea. Emergency services responded to the incident, but the cause of the fire is under investigation. Firefighters worked to contain the fire.
Bloomberg Radio
Samsung Electronics Labor Negotiations Resume Ahead of Strike
Samsung Electronics and its labor union have resumed post-negotiations ahead of a planned strike on May 21.
Asian Countries May Expand Military Capabilities
Several Asian countries, particularly Japan, the Philippines, and South Korea, may seek to expand their military capabilities. This potential expansion is being discussed in the context of regional security.
KQED FM
South Korean Heart Disease Patients In Randomized Trial
In South Korea, patients with heart disease have been randomized for a trial. The trial aims to study the effects of different treatment approaches.
ABC NewsRadio AU
South Korean LDL Cholesterol Guidelines Questioned
While South Korea has guidelines for LDL cholesterol, there is a stated lack of randomized controlled trials to justify the chosen numbers. Health experts are questioning the current recommendations.
ABC NewsRadio AU
WIRobotics Raises 95 Billion Won For Robots
WIRobotics has secured 95 billion won in Series B funding. The investment will accelerate the commercialization of its humanoid robot, ALLEX. The company specializes in wearable walking-assistance robots.
Samsung Succession Faces Challenge
Samsung Electronics has reportedly begun winding down chip production six days before a planned 18-day strike. The company has entered 'emergency management mode,' with daily losses potentially reaching $2 billion.
BBC World Service
Ozone Advisory Issued for Five Southern Gyeonggi Cities
An ozone advisory has been issued for five cities in the southern region of Gyeonggi Province, effective from noon on May 16th.
Seoul Celebrates Buddha's Birthday With Lantern Parade
Seoul will be illuminated with colorful lanterns this weekend for Buddha's Birthday on May 24.