South Korea Suspends Local Operations of Chinese AI App

By BPN News Desk February 17, 2025

International

South Korea has taken action against the Chinese artificial intelligence (AI) application DeepSeek, suspending its local operations. Authorities cited concerns regarding data security and regulatory compliance as primary reasons for the move. Concerns Over Data Security and Compliance The

Asia

India and South Korea Collaborate to Enhance Global Shipbuilding Presence

By BPN News Desk January 20, 2025

India and South Korea are partnering to strengthen their positions in the global shipbuilding market, aiming to counter China's dominance through technology transfer and joint ventures.

Asia International

South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol Arrested Following Impeachment

By BPN News Desk January 15, 2025

South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol has been arrested after his impeachment, following a standoff at his residence over his declaration of martial law.

Trade

Malaysia Imposes Duties on Iron, Steel Imports from China, India, Japan, S. Korea

By BPN News Desk January 14, 2025

Malaysia enforces provisional anti-dumping duties ranging from 2.52% to 36.80% on flat-rolled iron and steel products from China, India, Japan, and South Korea to protect its domestic industry.

International

South Korean Investigators Seek Detention of Impeached President

By BPN News Desk January 3, 2025

In a dramatic turn of events in South Korea’s ongoing political crisis, investigators are moving to detain the impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol. A team of legal experts and investigators has been dispatched to Seoul to carry out the formal detention procedures, following allegations of misconduct during his presidency. Allegations Leading to Impeachment President