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Published on Apr 16, 2025

Police target phone lines, internal documents in raid on presidential office, residence

Published: 16 Apr. 2025, 11:30 Updated: 16 Apr. 2025, 11:39 The presidential office in Yongsan District, central Seoul is seen on April 4. [YONHAP] The police’s martial law special investigation team commenced a raid at the presidential office and …

Source: Korea JoungAng Daily - Center-right
Published on Apr 16, 2025

Police raid presidential office and residence complex in Yongsan

Published: 16 Apr. 2025, 10:36 The presidential office building in Yongsan District, central Seoul, on April 4. [KIM HYUN-DONG] Police raided the presidential office and the presidential residence complex in Yongsan District on Wednesday. Police will …

Source: Korea JoungAng Daily - Center-right
Published on Apr 15, 2025

South Korea Ups Semiconductor Aid To $23.25B Amid U.S. Pressure

Home Asia South Korea Ups Semiconductor Aid To $23.25B Amid U.S. Pressure South Korea's decision to pump more money into its key chips sector is designed to help companies cope with heavier costs as they compete globally, it said. South Korea on …

Source: StratNews Global - Pending
Published on Apr 16, 2025

(News Focus) Presidential aspirants step up campaigns to clinch party nominations

By Kim Eun-jung SEOUL, April 16 (Yonhap) -- Presidential contenders from rival political parties ramped up their campaigns Wednesday as they vie for their parties' nomination ahead of the June 3 election. The election was triggered by former President …

Source: Yonhap News Agency - Center-right
Published on Apr 16, 2025

Police raid presidential office over alleged obstruction in warrant execution

SEOUL, April 16 (Yonhap) -- Police on Wednesday raided the presidential office and the Presidential Security Service (PSS), as part of their investigation into allegations that former President Yoon Suk Yeol and acting PSS chief Kim Seong-hoon obstructed …

Source: Yonhap News Agency - Center-right
Published on Apr 14, 2025

South Korea's DN Solutions opens books for $1 billion-plus IPO

SEOUL : South Korean industrial tools maker DN Solutions on Monday opened bookbuilding for an initial public offering of up to 1.6 trillion won ($1.1 billion), according to a filing, which could be the country's biggest listing in more than three years …

Source: Channel News Asia - Pro-Government
Published on Apr 16, 2025

Police Raid Presidential Office over Allegations of Obstructing Yoon’s Arrest

Photo : YONHAP News The special police team looking into former President Yoon Suk Yeol’s martial law move has raided the presidential office in Seoul. The team said Wednesday that it sent investigators to the top office and other locations as part of its …

Source: KBS World - Pending
Published on Apr 15, 2025

48 mins Bessent says US will negotiate with South Korea over trade next week, stresses 'first mover advantage'

Washington, April 15 : The United States will engage in trade negotiations with South Korea next week, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said, stressing the "first mover advantage," as countries are striving to strike deals with the US to minimise …

Source: Prokerala - Indeterminate
Published on Apr 15, 2025

US lawmakers urge White House to ditch Biden’s AI chip rule

Seven Republican US senators have sent a letter to US Commerce secretary Howard Lutnick, urging him to scrap a Biden administration rule restricting global access to AI chips before it kicks in next month. The letter, signed by senators Pete Ricketts, …

Source: InnovationAus - Pending
Published on Apr 15, 2025

PEZA courts more South Korean investors

The Philippine Economic Zone Authority is keen on attracting more investors from South Korea(Photo from PEZA/Facebook) MANILA, Philippines – The Philippine Economic Zone Authority (PEZA) is wooing more South Korean firms to invest in the Philippines, …

Source: Inquirer - Neutral
Published on Apr 15, 2025

South Korea proposes bigger extra budget of 12 trln won

SEOUL (Reuters) – South Korea will draw up an extra budget of 12 trillion won ($8.45 billion), the finance minister said on Tuesday, up from the previous proposal of 10 trillion won. The budget will include 4 trillion won for responses to changes in the …

Source: KFGO - North Dakota - Neutral
Published on Apr 15, 2025

Yoon's trial on rebellion charges opens in South Korea. Here's what to know

SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — Yoon Suk Yeol's legal saga is far from over. Ten days after he was ousted from office over his martial law declaration, the former conservative South Korean president appeared for the first time at his criminal trial Monday on …

Source: WFMZ - Pennsylvania - Neutral
Published on Apr 14, 2025

South Korea: Criminal trials begins for impeached Yoon

South Korea's impeached president Yoon Suk Yeol appeared in a Seoul court on Monday for the begining of his criminal trial for declaring martial law. Yoon plunged the nation into chaos when he declared martial law in December. He was officially removed …

Source: Deutsche Welle - Public Broadcaster
Published on Apr 15, 2025

South Korean President Says Trump Ordered Urgent Tariff Talks With His Country, India And Japan

Last Updated:April 14, 2025, 23:38 IST Acting President Han Duck-soo said US President Donald Trump ordered his administration to conduct immediate tariff negotiations with South Korea, Japan and India. Acting President Han Duck-soo said that Donald Trump …

Source: News18 - Center-right
Published on Apr 15, 2025

Tariff lawsuit from small businesses accuses Trump of usurping Congress' power

A group of small businesses is suing President Trump over his “Liberation Day” tariff plan, saying the White House usurped Congress’ power when it claimed that trade deficits with other countries amounted to an emergency under a 1977 law. The lawsuit filed …

Source: The Washington Times - Right-wing
Published on Apr 15, 2025

Nearly 20 Years Ago, This Oscar-Winning Director Made a Korean Monster Movie that Worked as a Perfect Political Satire

The dominance of South Korean media over the past two decades has been seen across multiple different industries, with television series like Squid Game and musical super-groups like BTS and Blackpink dominating the charts. Korean cinema has had a …

Source: Comic Book Resources (CBR) - Neutral
Published on Apr 14, 2025

South Korea unveils $23 billion support package for chips amid US tariff uncertainty

SEOUL (Reuters) - South Korea announced on Tuesday an increase in its support package for the country's vital semiconductor industry to 33 trillion won ($23.25 billion), up about a quarter from a 26 trillion won package unveiled last year. The measures …

Source: Yahoo Finance - Pending
Published on Apr 14, 2025

South Korea's ex-president is on trial for rebellion. Here's what you need to know

The drama that has engulfed South Korea's politics is far from over. Former president Yoon Suk Yeol's decision to enact martial law and send troops onto Seoul streets last year cost him his job. Now, ten days after being ousted from office over the …

Source: ABC (Australian Broadcasting Corporation) - Neutral
Published on Apr 14, 2025

Likely to lead South Korea, Lee holds left’s foreign policy views

In the wake of President Yoon Suk-yeol’s ouster as president of the Republic of Korea, his former opponent Lee Jae-myung is likely to win the snap presidential election scheduled for June 3. A Gallup poll released in April indicated Lee enjoys a support …

Source: Asia Times - Neutral

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Published on April 16, 2025 - 22:13 GMT

Trump Farmers & Ranchers Advisory Council Seeks Urgent Meeting with Elon Musk and White House Leaders on Tariff Relief

WASHINGTON, D.C., DC, UNITED STATES, April 16, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Trump Administration Farmers & Ranchers Advisory Council, in partnership with the National Women in Agriculture Association (NWIAA), is urgently requesting a Roundtable …

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Published on April 16, 2025 - 22:29 GMT

White House issues executive order on drug pricing

The White House April 15 released an executive order directing federal agencies to undertake a broad range of tasks aimed at reducing the costs of prescription drugs. Among the tasks, the order directs: • The Department of Health and Human Services …

Distribution channels: Healthcare & Pharmaceuticals Industry

Published on April 16, 2025 - 17:30 GMT

USHBC Urges Congress & President Trump to Secure a National Mall Location for the National Museum of the American Latino

WASHINGTON DC, DC, UNITED STATES, April 16, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The United States Hispanic Business Council (USHBC) proudly endorses the Smithsonian National Museum of the American Latino Act, a bipartisan effort led by Representatives …

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Published on April 17, 2025 - 05:24 GMT

Kickboxing president TOL hails Team PH's 22-medal haul at world kickboxing championship

PHILIPPINES, April 17 - Press Release April 16, 2025 Kickboxing president TOL hails Team PH's 22-medal haul at world kickboxing championship Senate Majority Leader Francis 'TOL' Tolentino today hailed the impressive performance of Team …

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Published on April 16, 2025 - 18:00 GMT

Decision Lens Appoints Steve Tolbert as President to Drive Operational Excellence and Fuel Strategic Growth

ARLINGTON, VA, UNITED STATES, April 16, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Decision Lens, the leading provider of integrated planning software for government agencies, is pleased to announce the appointment of Steve Tolbert as President. A proven …

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Published on April 16, 2025 - 13:08 GMT

Neuroscience ACCUMIN delivers real-time data insights from NEI, Psych Congress’ preeminent thought leaders

Membership in HMP Global's new service provides immediate access to expert perceptions of neuroscience data releases, FDA announcements, and market activity. MALVERN, PA, UNITED STATES, April 16, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Insights from …

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Published on April 17, 2025 - 00:30 GMT

Former President of Asphalt Paving Company Receives Prison Sentence for Bid Rigging

A former senior executive of a Michigan asphalt paving company was sentenced today to six months in prison and a $20,000 fine for his role in a conspiracy to rig bids for asphalt paving services contracts in Michigan. Timothy Baugher, former president of …

Distribution channels: U.S. Politics
Published on April 16, 2025 - 12:15 GMT

Marc Corsi, CAC President, Appoints Albert Mas as CAC Director for the Midwest United States

WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, April 16, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Marc Corsi, President of the Catalan American Council, announces today the appointment of Albert Mas as the CAC Director for the Midwestern United States. As Director, Albert …

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Published on April 17, 2025 - 05:04 GMT

FEUSA’s Pat Soldano, Brownstein’s Mark Warren Speak at Sonoma Authors Festival on Importance Family Businesses

Over 25 Well-Known Authors, including Isabel Allende and Michael Connelly, Discuss Successful Writing, Business of Writing, and Today’s Top Issues WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, April 17, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Pat Soldano, President of …

Distribution channels: Banking, Finance & Investment Industry, Business & Economy ...
Published on April 16, 2025 - 22:10 GMT

MatchAwards Welcomes Digital Marketing Expert Fredrick Muriithi as an Economic Development Organization (EDO) Partner

MERU, MERU, KENYA, April 16, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- MatchAwards, the cutting-edge ITO-powered economic development platform, is redefining how businesses, governments, and investors connect to funding and growth opportunities. Fueled by the …

Distribution channels: Business & Economy, IT Industry ...
Published on April 16, 2025 - 21:09 GMT

Akelos Receives Australian Patent Allowance on Lead Compound, AKE-1018

Akelos -1018 for Chronic Neuropathic Pain NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, April 16, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Akelos Receives Australian Patent Allowance on Lead Compound, AKE-1018 Patent Covers Inventions Licensed from Weill Cornell Medicine …

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Published on April 16, 2025 - 20:56 GMT

Benjamin Casad’s Debut Book Challenges the Illusion of Democracy

ORLANDO, FL, UNITED STATES, April 16, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Benjamin Casad doesn’t write to provoke. He writes because silence, in his eyes, is no longer an option. In The Last True President, Casad lays bare a portrait of America on the …

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Published on April 16, 2025 - 18:00 GMT

Decision Lens Appoints Steve Tolbert as President to Drive Operational Excellence and Fuel Strategic Growth

ARLINGTON, VA, UNITED STATES, April 16, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Decision Lens, the leading provider of integrated planning software for government agencies, is pleased to announce the appointment of Steve Tolbert as President. A proven …

Distribution channels: Military Industry, Politics ...
Published on April 16, 2025 - 17:30 GMT

USHBC Urges Congress & President Trump to Secure a National Mall Location for the National Museum of the American Latino

WASHINGTON DC, DC, UNITED STATES, April 16, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The United States Hispanic Business Council (USHBC) proudly endorses the Smithsonian National Museum of the American Latino Act, a bipartisan effort led by Representatives …

Distribution channels: Culture, Society & Lifestyle, Politics ...
Published on April 16, 2025 - 17:30 GMT

EMS Leaders Unite Behind 'Six Minutes to Live' to Drive Lifesaving Change in Communities

Free virtual summit features powerful new film and expert panel urging EMS leaders to act faster, lead better, and save more lives from cardiac arrest. ALBANY, NY, UNITED STATES, April 16, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Just over a year after NFL …

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Published on April 17, 2025 - 01:24 GMT

Sheikh Tahnoon in Washington: UAE-US relations reimagined for the 21st century with technology at the core

Sheikh Tahnoon bin Zayed, the United Arab Emirates’ national security adviser and a central figure in its tech and security landscape, visited Washington for high-level engagement with President Donald Trump’s team late last month, signaling a …

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Published on April 17, 2025 - 01:23 GMT

Three issues to watch in Trump’s emerging Iran policy approach

The biggest recent development to emerge from the still-evolving Middle East policy of President Donald Trump’s second administration was the initiation of talks between the United States and Iran in Oman last Saturday, with the next round reportedly on …

Distribution channels: Politics
Published on April 16, 2025 - 13:00 GMT

Bexar County Commissioner Tommy Calvert Celebrates Topping Out Ceremony for University Health Retama Hospital

SELMA, TX, UNITED STATES, April 16, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- On Monday, April 14, 2025, Bexar County Commissioner Tommy Calvert Jr. wrote “Finally!” and signed his name on the final steel beam for a 450-million-dollar county hospital he worked …

Distribution channels: Building & Construction Industry, Business & Economy ...
Published on April 16, 2025 - 12:16 GMT

Alona Lebedieva: Ukrzaliznytsia Doesn’t Need New Tariffs, It Needs Smarter Asset Management

KYIV, UKRAINE, April 16, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine has adopted Resolution No. 399, which allows JSC “Ukrzaliznytsia” to independently sell decommissioned property if its book value does not exceed UAH 500 …

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Published on April 16, 2025 - 11:00 GMT

GovPilot Named to 2025 GovTech 100 List, Celebrated for Driving Government Innovation and Community Impact

GovPilot named to the 2025 GovTech 100 for the 8th year, recognized for helping local governments deliver smarter, faster, community-first services. MANASQUAN, NJ, UNITED STATES, April 16, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- GovPilot, a leading provider …

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Published on April 16, 2025 - 22:30 GMT

HII Hosts Secretary of the Navy at Newport News Shipbuilding

NEWPORT NEWS, Va., April 16, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- HII (NYSE: HII) hosted the secretary of the Navy at its Newport News Shipbuilding division Wednesday for a tour of the shipyard, meetings with company leadership, and direct interactions with …

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Published on April 16, 2025 - 22:09 GMT

APA, NCPA Cheer First-Of-Its-Kind State Law Banning PBMs from Owning Pharmacies

Alexandria, Va., April 16, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- In a significant victory for patients and community pharmacies in Arkansas, Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders signed HB 1150 into law today. This is groundbreaking legislation that prohibits state permits to …

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Published on April 16, 2025 - 09:00 GMT

Canadian Institute for Historical Education Launches Campaign about Restoring the Legacy of Historical Figures

#ContextMatters campaign comes during pivotal federal election season when Canadian sovereignty is under siege and patriotism on the rise. TORONTO, CANADA, April 16, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Canadian Institute for Historical Education ( …

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Published on April 16, 2025 - 08:07 GMT

Power Grids, Hospitals, and 911 Systems at Risk as CVE Funding Expires

Loss of CVE program would cripple vulnerability coordination across critical infrastructure, raising the risk of cyberattacks with life-threatening consequences COLUMBUS, OH, UNITED STATES, April 16, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Matt Santill, …

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Published on April 16, 2025 - 19:45 GMT

Enhancing Security in BiH: OSCE ILP Project Delivers Tangible Results

Since its launch in September 2022, the OSCE Mission to Bosnia and Herzegovina’s (Mission) project Enhancing Intelligence-led Policing to Combat Serious Security Threats and Crimes (ILP) has made significant strides in supporting law enforcement agencies …

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Published on April 16, 2025 - 19:45 GMT

OSCE High Commissioner on National Minorities Christophe Kamp visits Ukraine, reiterates support for legislative and ...

OSCE High Commissioner Christophe Kamp visited Ukraine between 6 and 12 April, where he met with a wide range of interlocutors, including representatives of the government, local authorities, national minority communities, civil society and the …

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Published on April 16, 2025 - 04:16 GMT

A Red Circle Opens Creative Spot in Ferguson: A Youth Arts & Wellness Center Rooted in Restoration

As Ferguson nears 10 years of reflection, youth open a joyful new space for art, healing, and leadership with a public celebration May 2–3. FERGUSON, MO, UNITED STATES, April 16, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- As the 10-year anniversary of the …

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Published on April 16, 2025 - 16:00 GMT

America’s Silent Inheritance: The Hidden $150 Trillion Asset No One Told You About

WASHINGTON, April 16, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- For more than 160 years, it sat untouched. Not because it was lost—but because the public was never able to access it. Now, in a series of revelations that are only beginning to surface, former CIA advisor and …

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