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☆ Pankaj Udhas, Bollywood Singer and Maestro of the Ghazal, Dies at 72
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-27 | by ( Suhasini Raj | John Yoon | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: 1 min

Pankaj Udhas, a singer from India whose soulful renditions of ghazals, or lyric love songs, were a cornerstone of many Bollywood films over his decades-long career, died in Mumbai on Monday. His death was announced on social media by his daughter Nayaab Udhas. Mr. Udhas moved generations of people in India and the Indian diaspora by singing ghazals, the lyric poems that have been written for centuries in Persian, Hindi, Urdu, Turkish and other languages. He also worked as a playback singer, the term for a vocalist who recorded tracks offscreen for actors to lip-sync over. Mr. Udhas became a stalwart in the Indian music industry through both his discography of more than 50 albums and the enormous success of the movies in which he sang.

Persons: Pankaj Udhas, Nayaab Udhas, Udhas Locations: India, Mumbai

☆ South Korean companies are offering workers $75,000 to have babies amid the country's desperate bid for more children
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-26 | by ( Matthew Loh | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +2 min

Some South Korean companies are giving out $75,000 bonuses to employees who have kids. The fertility rate in South Korea was 0.78 in 2022, far lower than the 2.1 it needs to maintain its population. AdvertisementA South Korean firm is offering employees up to $75,000 to have children and help lift the country's ailing birth rate. The company will take responsibility and put all-out efforts to help the country increase the fertility rate," a company spokesperson, per the outlet. South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol on February 13 ordered his administration to develop tax incentives and subsidies for companies that encourage their employees to have children.

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☆ Lee Hoyang, Prolific K-Pop Producer and Songwriter, Dies at 40
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-25 | by ( John Yoon | More About John Yoon | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +1 min

Lee Hoyang, a prolific producer and songwriter of South Korean pop music who was professionally known as Shinsadong Tiger and who helped create some of the biggest K-pop hits of the 2010s, died in Seoul on Friday. It did not mention the cause of death, but said that a private funeral was being held in Seoul. Mr. Lee was often credited with shaping the musical style that defined K-pop in the early 2010s: catchy, upbeat and repetitive with a strong hook. Among the hits were “Roly-Poly” and “Bo Peep Bo Peep,” both by T-ara; “NoNoNo” by Apink; and “Bubble Pop!” by HyunA. “He created an exciting, funky, beat-driven K-pop style that continues to be repeated over and over again,” said Do Heon Kim, a pop music critic in South Korea.

Persons: Lee Hoyang, Tiger, Lee’s, Lee, “ Bo Peep Bo Peep, ”, Heon Kim, hasn’t Organizations: TR Entertainment Locations: Korean, Seoul, South Korea

☆ Trader Joe’s Is Coming to Springfield. Just Not That Springfield.
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-23 | by ( John Yoon | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: 1 min

When Trader Joe’s told a Springfield, Mo., newspaper on Thursday that it was opening a store there, shoppers rejoiced. “Springfield is getting so nice I may not want to go to heaven!” a pastor, Tyler Padgitt, wrote on Facebook. But his elation didn’t last even an hour: The company apologized minutes later, saying it was actually talking about Springfield, Va.“It was a moment of euphoria followed by a dark night of the soul,” Mr. Padgitt said in an interview.

Persons: Joe’s, “ Springfield, Tyler Padgitt, Mr, Padgitt Organizations: Facebook Locations: Springfield, Mo, Springfield , Va

☆ U.S. lawmakers visit Taiwan in show of support amid China tensions
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-23 | by ( Eunice Yoon | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: 1 min

Share Share Article via Facebook Share Article via Twitter Share Article via LinkedIn Share Article via EmailU.S. lawmakers visit Taiwan in show of support amid China tensionsCNBC's Eunice Yoon joins 'Squawk Box' from Beijing with the latest news.

Persons: Eunice Yoon Organizations: U.S Locations: Taiwan, China, Beijing

☆ Meta's Mark Zuckerberg to visit South Korea
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-21 | by ( ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +1 min

Meta's Mark Zuckerberg plans to visit South Korea, scheduling key meetings during the trip, according to a statement by Meta on Wednesday, which did not provide further details. Meta's Mark Zuckerberg is planning to visit South Korea and is scheduling key meetings during his trip, Meta said in a statement on Wednesday without elaborating. The Meta CEO may also meet South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol, the paper said. It would be his first known visit to South Korea since 2013. A presidential official confirmed that Zuckerberg had sought a meeting with Yoon, without providing further details.

Persons: Meta's Mark Zuckerberg, Zuckerberg, Jay Y, Lee, Meta, Yoon Suk Yeol, Yoon Organizations: Meta, Samsung Electronics, South Korean, Seoul Economic, South, Samsung Locations: South Korea, Seoul, South Korean

☆ Global EV development: Here's what you need to know
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-21 | by ( ) www.cnbc.com time to read: 1 min

Share Share Article via Facebook Share Article via Twitter Share Article via LinkedIn Share Article via EmailGlobal EV development: Here's what you need to knowCNBC's Eunice Yoon and Arabile Gumede report on EV development in China and Europe, the best-selling manufacturers and more.

Persons: Eunice Yoon, Arabile Locations: China, Europe

Ameen Sayani, a pioneering radio presenter who drew generations of listeners in India with his melodic voice on a radio show that became a national phenomenon, died on Tuesday. Born in 1932, Ameen Sayani was introduced to radio by his elder brother who was an English-language presenter. In 1952, Ameen became one of the first voices to be heard on the airwaves in Asia by starting the radio program for which he became the most famous, “Binaca Geetmala,” showcasing Bollywood music. He hosted the program on Radio Ceylon, one of the oldest radio stations in the world, based in what is now Sri Lanka. The show was later moved to All India Radio, the state-owned public broadcaster.

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A firefighter was killed after a house in Virginia exploded Friday night, injuring 11 other people and scattering pieces of the home across the neighborhood, officials said. Firefighters arrived at the home in Sterling, Va., a suburb of Washington, about 7:40 p.m., said James Williams, the assistant chief of operations for Loudoun County Fire and Rescue. That was around the same time the Sterling Volunteer Fire Company reported on social media that it had sent fire engines to the house to investigate a gas leak. Soon after, the house exploded with firefighters inside, leaving people trapped and the area in “total devastation,” Mr. Williams said. Aerial footage of the scene from local news media showed smoke and debris covering the area and barely any signs of the demolished house.

Persons: Firefighters, James Williams, ” Mr, Williams Organizations: Loudoun County Fire, Sterling Volunteer Fire Company Locations: Virginia, Sterling , Va, Washington, Loudoun County

☆ The Antitrust Enforcers Aimed at Big Tech. Then Came the Backlash.
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-16 | by ( Jin Yu Young | Daisuke Wakabayashi | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +1 min

The South Korean government unleashed a wave of panic across the internet industry: The country’s antitrust regulator said it would enact the toughest competition law outside Europe, curbing the influence of major technology companies. The Korea Fair Trade Commission, with the backing of President Yoon Suk Yeol, said in December that it planned to make a proposal modeled after the 2022 Digital Markets Act, the European Union’s landmark law to rein in American tech giants. This bill also seemed to target South Korea’s own internet conglomerates just as much as the Alphabets, Apples and Metas of the world. The commission said the law would designate certain companies as dominant platforms and limit their ability to use strongholds in one online business to expand into new areas. After a furious backlash from South Korean industry lobbyists and consumers, and even the U.S. government, the Fair Trade Commission said it would delay the bill’s formal introduction to solicit more opinions.

Persons: Yoon Suk Yeol Organizations: South, Korea Fair Trade, ., Fair Trade Commission Locations: Europe, South

☆ Kim Jong Un has broken with decades of North Korean policy – does it mean he’s planning for war?
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-16 | by ( Simone Mccarthy | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +14 min

The two sides have been cut off from each other since 1953, when an armistice ended the Korean War, and remain technically at war. Yoon and Biden have sharpened their countries’ deterrence plans and coordination in the face of North Korea’s threats and weapons development. If anything, some analysts believe, North Korea’s public statements signal that North Korea is abandoning its reunification policy in pursuit of peace on the peninsula. Vladimir Smirnov/AFP/Getty ImagesAn ‘emboldened’ KimThe North Korean leader may also feel more confident about his arsenal and his options as he watches a shifting global landscape. “Kim Jong Un is wary of a full-scale provocation by the South Korean military disguised as a military exercise and has vowed to occupy South Korean territory without hesitation,” said Lim in Changwon.

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☆ A Columbia Surgeon’s Study Was Pulled. He Kept Publishing Flawed Data.
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-15 | by ( Benjamin Mueller | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +1 min

The stomach cancer study was shot through with suspicious data. Photos of tumor-stricken mice, used to show that a drug reduced cancer growth, had been featured in two previous papers describing other treatments. The study was then wiped from the internet, leaving behind a barren web page that said nothing about the reasons for its removal. As it turned out, the flawed study was part of a pattern. A medical journal retracted one of them this month after inquiries from The New York Times.

Persons: Dr, Sam S, Yoon, — Organizations: Columbia, New York Times Locations: British

☆ William Post, Who Helped Create Pop-Tarts, Dies at 96
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-14 | by ( John Yoon | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +1 min

William Post, a businessman who was credited with a significant role in inventing Pop-Tarts, a classic American snack and cultural touchstone with an enticing sweetness and simplicity, died on Feb. 10 in Grand Rapids, Mich. His death was confirmed by his son, Dan Post, who said his father had died of heart failure in a senior living community. Mr. Post led the bakery plant that developed the first Pop-Tarts for Kellogg’s in 1964, his son said. The snack quickly became a popular treat for many people in the United States, including Mr. Post’s children, who were among the first taste testers. Today, billions of Pop-Tarts are sold each year, according to Kellogg’s.

Persons: William Post, Dan Post, “, ”, Jerry Seinfeld Organizations: Post Locations: Grand Rapids, Mich, Kellogg’s, United States, “

SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol’s office said Wednesday that presumed North Korean hackers breached the personal emails of one of his staff members ahead of Yoon's trip to Europe in November. Yoon’s office said the cyberattack only affected the personal account of the unidentified employee, who violated security protocols by partially using commercial email services to handle official duties. “We detected the case in advance of (Yoon’s) visit and took necessary measures,” Yoon’s office said in a statement to reporters. North Korea-backed hackers have also been accused of stealing information from outside governments, businesses and think tanks. While the country has denied involvement, North Korea has been linked to major cyberattacks in past years, including a 2013 campaign that paralyzed the servers of South Korean financial institutions, the 2014 hacking of Sony Pictures, and the WannaCry malware attack of 2017.

Persons: Yoon Suk, Yoon’s, “, ” Yoon, King Charles III, Rishi Sunak Organizations: The Associated Press, Sony Pictures Locations: SEOUL, South Korea, Europe, North Korea, Britain, France, U.S, Korean

TAIPEI, Taiwan (AP) — With fireworks, feasts and red envelopes stuffed with cash for the kids, numerous Asian nations and overseas communities have welcomed Saturday the Lunar New Year. It begins with the first new moon of the lunar calendar and ends 15 days later on the first full moon. Firing bottle rockets and other fireworks is a traditional way of welcoming the new year and seeing off any lingering bad memories. Royal palaces and other tourist sites were also packed with visitors wearing the country’s colorful traditional “hanbok” flowing robes. Parades and commemorations are also being held in cities with large Asian communities overseas, particularly in New York and San Francisco.

Persons: Lai Ching, Han Kuo, Tsai, “, ” Tsai, Yoon Suk Yeol Organizations: Nationalist Party Locations: TAIPEI, Taiwan, China, Seoul, Southern, Paju, North Korea, Vietnam, New York, San Francisco

☆ How a Dior bag shook South Korean politics
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-09 | by ( Yoonjung Seo | Nectar Gan | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +15 min

Seoul, South Korea CNN —South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol is months out from a crucial election seen as a barometer of his mid-term popularity, but surveys show he has a big problem – the latest scandal surrounding his wife. “But with the Dior bag, there is this powerful visual evidence.”South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol and his wife, Kim Keon Hee, attend an Independence Movement Day event in Seoul on March 1, 2023. The channel also provided Choi with the wristwatch and the Dior bag, according to the pastor. By appearing to not reject the bag, Kim gave ammunition to critics who have long accused her of using her position for personal gain. In a Gallup Korea survey last month, 56% of respondents said Kim should apologize for allegedly receiving the Dior bag.

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The Fall-Winter 2024 edition of Seoul Fashion Week, which wrapped up earlier this week, saw runway shows from more than 20 established and emerging brands. Jean Chung/Getty ImagesA Fashion Week attendee in all-black, complete with hoodie, bomber jacket and chunky futuristic footwear. Jean Chung/Getty ImagesJeong Yoon-gyeong, left, and Lee Yosep, right, wear gray bags from South Korean label Nos Couleurs. Jean Chung/Getty ImagesModels (from left) Yun Mi-young, 58, Choi Soon-hea, 80, and Kang Seun-hee, 64, on the first day of Seoul Fashion Week. Jean Chung/Getty ImagesWearing a black dress and adorned with lipstick kisses, model Shlee Nau was excited to see South Korean brand Ulkin's show.

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☆ South Korea's Yoon Vows Clearer Rules After Wife's 'Dior Bag Scandal'
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-07 | by ( Feb. | At A.M. | ) www.usnews.com time to read: +2 min

By Heekyong Yang and Josh SmithSEOUL (Reuters) - The release of hidden camera footage showing South Korea's first lady accepting a Dior bag as a gift was a "political manoeuvre", President Yoon Suk Yeol said on Wednesday, but vowed to draw clearer lines to ensure such incidents do not happen again. The comments were his first public response to a controversy, dubbed the "Dior bag scandal" by local media, that has roiled his ruling party ahead of a key election in April. "What's important is to set clearer boundaries with others to prevent something like this from happening in the future." A Gallup Korea weekly poll on Friday showed that Yoon's approval ratings had fallen to 29%, the lowest in nine months. (Reporting by Heekyong Yang and Josh Smith; Additional reporting by Ju-min Park, Editing by Kylie MacLellan)

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☆ China stocks post best day in two years amid measures to prop up markets
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-06 | by ( ) www.cnbc.com time to read: 1 min

Share Share Article via Facebook Share Article via Twitter Share Article via LinkedIn Share Article via EmailChina stocks post best day in two years amid measures to prop up marketsCNBC's Eunice Yoon reports on the latest news from China.

Persons: Eunice Yoon Organizations: China Locations: China

☆ Samsung chief Lee cleared of charges in 2015 merger case
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-05 | by ( ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +1 min

Samsung Electronics Co. Executive Chairman Lee Jae-yong leaves after attending a final decision at the Seoul Central District Court on Feb. 05, 2024 in Seoul, South Korea. Seoul Central District Court acquits Samsung Electronics Co. Executive Chairman Lee Jae-yong in controversial 2015 merger case. Samsung Electronics Chairman Jay Y. Lee was found not guilty by a Seoul court on Monday in a case related to irregularities in a 2015 merger of Samsung affiliates that prosecutors said was designed to cement his control of the tech group. Lee denied wrongdoing, arguing that he and other executives acted on the belief the merger would benefit shareholders. The sentence prevents a return to jail for Lee who was convicted in 2017 of bribing a friend of former President Park Geun-hye.

Persons: Lee Jae, Jay Y, Lee, Prosecutors, Park, Yoon Suk Organizations: Samsung Electronics Co, Seoul Central, Court, Samsung Electronics, Samsung Locations: Seoul, South Korea

SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — A South Korean court on Monday acquitted Samsung Electronics Chairman Lee Jae-yong of financial crimes involving a contentious merger between Samsung affiliates in 2015 that tightened his grip over South Korea’s biggest company. The court said the prosecution failed to sufficiently prove the merger between Samsung C&T and Cheil Industries was unlawfully conducted with an aim to strengthen Lee’s control over Samsung Electronics. Lee had denied wrongdoing in the current case, describing the 2015 merger as “normal business activity.”Lee, 56, did not answer questions from reporters as left the court. Lee Jae-yong served 18 months in prison after being convicted in 2017 over separate bribery charges related to the 2015 deal. Some shareholders had opposed the 2015 merger, saying that it unfairly benefited the Lee family while hurting minority shareholders.

Persons: Lee Jae, Lee, ” Lee, Jin Kim, Lee Kun, Park, Yoon Suk, tycoons, Kim Tong, hyung Organizations: Samsung, Korea’s, Seoul Central, Cheil Industries, Samsung Electronics, Prosecutors, South, National Pension Service Locations: SEOUL, South Korea, Seoul, Ukraine

☆ Samsung’s Leader Acquitted in Stock and Accounting Fraud Case
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-05 | by ( John Yoon | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +1 min

A South Korean court on Monday acquitted Lee Jae-yong, Samsung’s top executive, on charges of stock price manipulation and accounting fraud, the latest twist in the billionaire’s legal troubles tied to a merger that helped him secure control of the nation’s largest company. Prosecutors had sought a prison sentence of five years and a fine of 500 million won against Mr. Lee, 55. Prosecutors have the option to appeal the decision to a higher court. Neither Samsung Electronics nor the prosecutors’ office immediately commented after the verdict. Mr. Lee’s lawyers said in a statement that the decision “clearly confirmed the legality” of the merger and the accounting of its affiliates.

Persons: Lee Jae, Lee, “ Organizations: Samsung, Prosecutors, Mr, Samsung Electronics Locations: Seoul

☆ Opinion: Kim Jong Un wants the world to take his threat seriously
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-02 | by ( Opinion Frida Ghitis | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +7 min

CNN —The world once again is trying to parse the stance of North Korean dictator Kim Jong Un. After North Korea was defeated, the fighting stopped with a 1953 armistice but a peace agreement was never reached. Kim has certainly been signaling that something fundamental has shifted and he clearly wants the world to take his threats seriously. For decades the Democratic People’s Republic of North Korea or DPRK, has had two explicit goals. The warning about North Korea cannot be ignored, and the US, South Korea and Japan should update their planning.

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☆ The First Lady and the Dior Pouch: A Political Crisis Grips South Korea
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-01 | by ( Choe Sang-Hun | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +1 min

Then came a much more personal scandal: spy cam footage that showed his wife accepting a $2,200 Dior pouch as a gift. The video of Ms. Kim, which emerged late last year, has caused a rift between Mr. Yoon and one of his most trusted lieutenants. It has roiled his political party — one senior member called on Ms. Kim to apologize and compared her to Marie Antoinette. For nearly two years, Ms. Kim has challenged how this deeply patriarchal society views the role of the presidential spouse. She has talked about Mr. Yoon’s devotion to her, saying in 2022 that he had vowed to cook for her and “kept that promise for the past decade.”

Persons: Yoon Suk, Kim Keon Hee, Kim, Yoon, Marie Antoinette, “, ” Locations: South Korea, United States, Japan

☆ China Evergrande ordered to liquidate by Hong Kong court
▼ + stars: | 2024-01-29 | by ( Eunice Yoon | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: 1 min

Share Share Article via Facebook Share Article via Twitter Share Article via LinkedIn Share Article via EmailChina Evergrande ordered to liquidate by Hong Kong courtCNBC's Eunice Yoon joins 'Squawk on the Street' with the latest news.

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