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Major Auto-Producing Nations Struggle Under Trump’s Tariff Pressure Hyundai and Others Double Down on Localization Strategies U.S.

Share of Korean-bound exports below 1% of total outputKorean firms retain upper hand in service and charging networks

Qualcomm Tests Samsung’s 2nm Chip Samsung Seeks Redemption with GAA Technology TSMC’s Market Dominance Faces Challenge An interior view of Samsung Electronics’ semiconductor production line at its Pyeongtaek Campus/Photo=

AI tongue diagnosis turns a centuries-old check into fast, cheap triage With phones and clear protocols, it flags likely risks for confirmatory tests Deploy in primary care with consent, calibration, and monitoring to scale safely

Deepfakes are breaking trust in evidence Campuses need rapid takedowns, provenance checks, and victim support Lawmakers must close gaps now with clear liability and cross-border enforcement We used to view images as facts.

Germans distrust AI-made news but reward transparent, human-led outlets Trust grows when provenance and labeling are clear EU rules now make this transparency mandatory A striking number tells the story.

Europe lags by undervaluing software Software investment and productivity must grow together Skills and management close the gap If two neighbors buy the same machines but only one installs the software, who get

Social media polarization is a feature of engagement-driven design, not a glitch Schools should shift from neutrality to making accuracy the product students share Prebunking, accuracy prompts, lateral reading, and policy partnerships raise information fidelity

Process stability secured through faster-than-expected yield improvement Set to be equipped in Galaxy S26 series launching next spring Smartphone business to enhance profitability by reducing reliance on Qualcomm Samsung Electronics has

Sharp contrasts in plant utilization and investment scaleLack of technology strategy and failure to respond to LFP

OpenAI Posts $7.8 Billion Operating Loss Despite Soaring Revenue “Only NVIDIA Is Truly Profitable in AI,” Bubble Fears Spread Amid Uncertainty, OpenAI’s New Service “Sora 2” Draws Polarized Reactions OpenAI is struggling to improve profitability

AI Data Surge Drives Simultaneous Shortage of DRAM and NAND Flash Samsung and SK Scale Back Mobile, Pivot to AI Server Demand Kioxia of Japan Also Announces Massive Capacity Expansion View of YMTC NAND Flash Plant in Wuhan,

China Encroaches on Korea’s Solar Industry Domestic Supply Chain Shaken at Its Core Korea Outpaced Not Only in Price but Also in Quality Chinese solar cells have captured more than 95% of the Korean market as of last year.

Chinese manufacturers dominate mid- to low-end markets with aggressive growthCost cutting and workforce reductions lower unit production costs

Stagnant DRAM supply and AI-driven datacenter boom cited as key factors Expectations of structural growth momentum beyond cyclical rebound Rising output and overinvestment by Chinese chipmakers remain variables The prices of DRAM and NAND flash memor

Users protest KakaoTalk revamp, claiming “messenger identity lost” $11.6 billion in market cap erased within a week NateOn and Line downloads surge, climbing into top app market rankings The sweeping update of KakaoTalk has triggered seismic shift

Second-quarter cosmetics unit posts loss Market capitalization overtaken by APR amid slump Urgent tasks: China decoupling and brand competitiveness Lee Sun-joo, President of LG Household & Health Care/Photo=LG H&amp

User Revolt Over Instagram-Style Feed After Update Kakao: “Users Will Be Allowed to Choose Their Preferred Format” Incomplete Integration of Banking Super-Apps Creates User Inconvenience KakaoTalk’s sweeping overhaul has triggered a wave o

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