Filipino Job Seekers in South Korea Get Government Support

Filipino job seekers aiming to work in South Korea were assured of government support as they took a qualifying examination under the Employment Permit System. Department of Migrant Workers Secretary Hans Leo Cacdac met with examinees in Mandaluyong City, expressing confidence in their chances and reaffirming continued assistance.

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2026-04-12T19:29:04+00:00

South Korea Loses Technological Edge to China

A new South Korean government assessment confirms that China has not only closed but surpassed the technological gap, particularly in key areas. This is a fundamental shift challenging South Korea's economy, which is built on its technological reputation.

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2026-04-12T10:13:04+00:00

South Korea Seeks Alternative Oil Sources in Kazakhstan

South Korea's Industry Minister Kim Jong-kwan announced significant progress in securing oil supplies from Kazakhstan. This is part of a strategy to diversify energy sources amid the war in the Middle East, where the country traditionally buys 70% of its oil.

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2026-04-08T20:22:51+00:00

South Korea Doubts US Reliability

For the first time in its history, South Korea is doubting the US ability to fulfill security guarantees due to unilateral actions by the Trump administration, threatening key aspects of their alliance.

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2026-04-07T21:17:44+00:00

Samsung Forecasts Record Profit Amid AI Demand

Samsung Electronics forecasts first-quarter profit to surpass last year's total, beating estimates due to rising demand for AI infrastructure and increased semiconductor revenue.

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