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Last update: an hour agoNorth Korea Tensions: The U.S., Japan, and South Korea held a three-way call after Pyongyang launched about 10 short-range ballistic missiles, with Seoul urging North Korea to halt “provocations” and “derogatory remarks” as Trump’s move to cut joint drills continues to roil diplomacy. Military Drills: Ulchi Freedom Shield ended early after Trump ordered a major reduction, a shift Seoul says could weaken deterrence even as Lee Jae-myung frames it as a possible opening for dialogue. Nuclear Numbers Clash: South Korea reiterated North Korea may have up to 120 warheads—far above Trump’s 57—after missile launches underscored the risk of an arms-race spiral. Labor & Industry: Hyundai workers staged a full-day strike involving about 39,000–40,000 employees, while LG Display unveiled FLiPP OLED tech aimed at brighter, longer-lasting panels. Markets & Tech: SK Hynix shares rose on a record buyback plan, Samsung flagged up to 110 trillion won for shareholder returns, and crypto trading at Upbit jumped 273% on a Bitcoin-led rally. Cost of Living: Korea kept fuel price caps unchanged for four more weeks, as ramen and snack prices continue to rise ahead of Chuseok.
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