Tag: South Korea
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South Korea Considers Sugar Tax as Dubai Chewy Cookie Craze Sweeps the Nation
South Korea Faces a Sweet Policy Debate The latest culinary craze to captivate South Korea is not a traditional local confection but a mysterious treat popularly dubbed the Dubai chewy cookie. Despite the name, the pastry traces no direct roots to Dubai; it’s more a marshmallow-dough ball with a pistachio filling that has slid onto…
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South Korea’s Sugar Tax Debates Heat Up as Dubai Chewy Cookie Craze Captivates Consumers
South Korea Considers a Sugar Tax Amid a Dessert Craze South Korea is weighing a new sugar tax as a pop-culture fueled appetite for the Dubai chewy cookie grows. The delectable treat, described in many outlets as a dessert sensation, has become a test case for how cities balance public health concerns with consumer demand.…
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Asia Markets Rise as S&P 500 Hits Record, South Korea Puts Fresh Highs
Overview: Asia-Pacific markets extend gains after Wall Street record Asia-Pacific stocks opened higher on Wednesday as investors continued to build on overnight momentum from the U.S. as the S&P 500 reached another record. The broad U.S. index closed up, buoyed by gains in heavyweight tech names, and that optimism spilled over into regional markets. Traders…
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South Korean Auto Stocks Slide as Trump Plans Tariffs
Overview: Tariff Threat Hits South Korean Automakers Shares of South Korean automobile manufacturers plunged Tuesday after U.S. President Donald Trump raised tariffs on Asia’s fourth-largest economy, signaling renewed protectionist pressure that could ripple through global auto supply chains. The move comes amid fraught negotiations and a broader debate about how Washington will balance trade policies…
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South Korean Auto Stocks Fall as Trump Tariffs Rise
Markets react to new tariff threat on South Korea South Korean auto stocks tumbled on Tuesday after United States President Donald Trump signaled higher tariffs on South Korea, escalating trade tensions between the two allies. Investors quickly priced in the risk to export-reliant automakers and the broader supply chain, sending shares of major auto manufacturers…
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South Korean Auto Stocks Fall as Trump Signals Higher Tariffs
Markets React to Potential Tariff Hike on South Korea South Korean auto stocks slid on Tuesday as investors weighed the implications of a renewed push for higher tariffs on the country. The move comes after U.S. President Donald Trump indicated on social media that Washington could raise tariffs in response to ongoing trade frictions with…
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CL Faces Charges Over Unregistered K-Pop Agency Operation
Overview of the Case South Korean rapper CL, the leader of the iconic K-pop group 2NE1, is facing legal questions related to the operation of a personal management company that authorities say was not properly registered. The Yongsan Police Station in Seoul announced on January 22 that the artist, whose real name is Lee Chae-rin,…
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CL Faces Charges for Unregistered K-Pop Agency
Overview: CL in legal trouble over unregistered agency South Korean rapper CL, known as the leader of the global K-pop group 2NE1, has reportedly faced legal scrutiny over operating a managing entity without proper registration. Police in Seoul’s Yongsan district announced on January 22 that CL, whose birth name is Lee Chae-rin, has been referred…
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CL Faces Charges Over Unregistered One-Person Agency In K-Pop Spotlight
Overview of the Case South Korean rapper and K-pop icon CL, whose real name is Lee Chae-rin, could face charges for allegedly running a one-person agency without the proper registration. The case, disclosed by the Yongsan Police Station in Seoul on January 22, has put the spotlight on how talent management is regulated in the…
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Norovirus Surge in South Korea Prompts Daycare Hygiene Push
Overview: Norovirus on the Rise in South Korea Health authorities in South Korea report a notable increase in norovirus infections, marking the highest level seen in the past five years. The uptick is affecting households with young children and is straining facilities that care for infants and toddlers, including daycare centers and kid-friendly venues. The…