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- 1South Korea set for 50 trillion won chip tax windfall●South Korea tax windfall could top 50 trillion won on chip boom - Yonhap
South Korea's tax revenue could exceed 50 trillion won thanks to a boom in the semiconductor industry, according to a Yonhap report. Strong chip demand and exports are lifting corporate profits, boosting state coffers well beyond earlier forecasts and giving Seoul room for additional fiscal spending.
- 2Debate grows over Seoul's stance on a Taiwan conflict●Although Seoul has traditionally kept its distance from possible involvement in a Taiwan conflict scenario, some say dis
South Korea has long avoided any commitment to involvement in a potential conflict over Taiwan, keeping its policy deliberately vague to balance ties with the United States and economic relations with China. Reporting by The Japan Times says that maintaining this discretion is becoming harder, as regional security pressures mount and Washington expects allies to clarify their roles in a Taiwan contingency. Observers are debating whether Seoul can continue to stay on the sidelines if tensions escalate.
- 3Seoul education chief pushes global learning in classrooms▼Seoul education chief pushes to make international learning part of everyday classrooms
Seoul's education chief is proposing that international learning become part of everyday classrooms rather than an occasional privilege. The plan would fold global education into regular schooling across the city so more students gain international exposure regardless of background. The initiative is drawing attention as part of broader debates over how to prepare South Korean students for a globalized world.
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Kakao plans to open a hub in Busan this year dedicated to developing artificial intelligence talent and supporting startups. The facility is intended to nurture skilled AI workers and help early-stage companies in the sector grow, extending the tech company's footprint beyond the Seoul area to South Korea's second-largest city.