4 in 10 experts expect S. Korea to be nuclear-armed within a decade

A global survey of experts revealed a significant increase in expectations that South Korea will develop nuclear weapons within the next decade. The Atlantic Council’s survey of 357 strategists from 60 countries found that 40.2 percent believed South Korea was likely to acquire nuclear weapons. This places it just behind Iran (72.8 percent) and Saudi Arabia (41.6 percent) in terms of nuclear weapon acquisition potential. The figure marks a sharp rise from last year’s 25.4 percent. The growing ex

March 12, 2025

Samsung, LG and Hyundai Motor: Trump’s advertisement for ‘working’ tariffs

Washington touts tariff wins based on reports of global firms considering bolstering production in US The White House has listed Samsung, LG and Hyundai Motor Company as examples of US President Donald Trump’s tariffs' success, promoting Washington’s America-first policy to impose 25 percent tariffs on Canada and Mexico and upcoming tariffs on other countries that may include South Korea. “President Donald J. Trump’s tariffs are already working as more and more companies look at ‘expanding their

March 11, 2025

[Graphic News] Elon Musk tops superbillionaires list

According to recent data from Altrata, the global billionaire population has shifted with the rise of “superbillionaires” — individuals whose net worth exceeds $50 billion. The top of the list is dominated by tech moguls, with Elon Musk and Jeff Bezos holding the first two spots. Other sectors, such as fashion, manufacturing and telecommunications, are also represented in the group of 24. These exceptional wealthholders now make up a significant portion of global billionaire wealth. In early Feb

March 11, 2025

Zelenskyy, ahead of US talks, says Ukraine wants peace

President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Monday ahead of talks with US officials in Saudi Arabia that Ukraine wants peace and Russia is the "only reason" that the war has dragged on. Zelenskyy is due to arrive in Saudi Arabia later Monday, a day ahead of crucial talks between Ukrainian and US officials on ending the war with Russia. "Ukraine has been seeking peace since the very first second of the war, and we have always said that the only reason that the war is continuing is because of Russia," Zele

March 10, 2025

Trump mentions Taiwan, S. Korea while saying America lost chip business

US President Donald Trump mentioned Taiwan and South Korea Friday, as he argued that the United States lost semiconductor business to foreign countries. During a press availability at the White House, Trump also renewed his criticism of the CHIPS and Science Act, calling it a "tremendous waste of money." The act was signed by his predecessor Joe Biden in 2022 to boost domestic chip manufacturing through incentives. "We gradually lost the chip business, and now it's almost exclusively in Taiwan.

March 8, 2025

[Graphic News] Apple tops most admired firms list for 18th year

Apple has maintained its position as the most admired company in the world for the 18th year running, according to Fortune’s annual ranking. Based on a survey of over 3,000 executives, directors and analysts, the list highlights the world’s most respected firms. Microsoft and Amazon keep hold of their second and third positions, respectively, for a sixth consecutive year. Nvidia, at fourth place, continues to rise thanks to its role in advancing artificial intelligence. Meanwhile, Alphabet, Goog

March 6, 2025

China slaps extra tariffs of up to 15% on imports of major US farm exports, adds trade curbs

China announced Tuesday it will impose additional tariffs of up to 15 percent on imports of key US farm products, including chicken, pork, soy and beef, and also expanded controls on doing business with key US companies. The tariffs announced by the Commerce Ministry are due to take effect from March 10, though goods already in transit will be exempt until April 12. They follow US President Donald Trump’s order to raise tariffs on imports of Chinese products to 20 percent across the board. Those

March 4, 2025

Ukrainians grapple with consequences of Trump's pause on military aid

Ukrainians grappled Tuesday with the ramifications of a US decision to pause military aid that is critical to their fight against Russia’s invasion , as a rift between Kyiv and Washington deepens. Days after an explosive meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, US President Donald Trump ordered the assistance halted in a bid to pressure Kyiv to engage in peace talks with Russia. A White House official said the US was “pausing and reviewing” its aid to “ensure that it is contributing

March 4, 2025