South Korea
South Korea's Birth Rate Drops to 0.68, Lowest Globally
South Korea's birth rate fell to a global low of 0.68 children per woman, with only 216,000 births in 2025, prompting an $81 billion emergency demographic package.
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South Korea
South Korea Unveils $45 Billion AI Investment Plan Through 2030
South Korea committed $45 billion in public-private investment for AI development through 2030, with Samsung, SK, LG, and Hyundai pledging $34 billion alongside government spending.
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South Korea's Semiconductor Export Controls Spark Trade Tensions with China
South Korea restricted advanced semiconductor equipment exports to China, granting Samsung and SK Hynix three-year waivers for existing Chinese operations.