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‘Punishing workers for getting old’: how South Korea’s wage system impoverishes the elderly
The Guardian
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July 9, 2025
Insurance worker G Young Soo started working at his company at 23, and spent more than three decades climbing the ranks to become a branch director. Now approaching his 60th birthday, Young Soo’s employer has systematically stripped away his...
Trump issues new tariff notices as EU pushes for US trade deal
Gulf Daily News Online
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WASHINGTON/BRUSSELS: US President Donald Trump issued final tariff notices to seven minor trading partners on Wednesday as his administration inched closer to a deal with its biggest trading partner, the European Union. Trump said in posts on his...
Trump sets new tariffs on Japan, South Korea, others
Finance & Commerce - Minnesota
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July 8, 2025
The Blueprint Trump announces 25% tariffs on Japan, South Korea. Other countries face tariffs up to 40% starting Aug. 1. Markets react with concern over economic slowdown. Tariffs aim to support U.S. manufacturing, fund tax cuts. WASHINGTON —...
(LEAD) Seoul shares hit near 4-year high despite Trump's renewed tariff threats
Yonhap News Agency
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July 9, 2025
(ATTN: ADDS bond yields at bottom; CHANGES photo) SEOUL, July 9 (Yonhap) -- South Korean stocks closed at their highest level in nearly four years Wednesday, as investors digested U.S. President Donald Trump's renewed tariff threats targeting...
U.S. Markets Volatile Amid Trade Tariff Uncertainty and Rising Commodity Prices
Economy Watch
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July 9, 2025
Please note that we are not authorised to provide any investment advice. The content on this page is for information purposes only. U.S. stock markets displayed volatility on July 8, 2025, as investors weighed the effects of President Donald...
Trump unveils 30% tariff on Iraq in latest batch of trade letters
The National News
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Donald Trump unveiled a 30 per cent tariff on Iraqi imports on Wednesday, with Iraq becoming the latest in a series of countries to have received a so-called trade letter from the US President. The latest tariff on Baghdad is 9 per cent lower than...
Trump’s 25% tariff letter to South Korea sparks urgent trade uncertainty
Korea Pro
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July 8, 2025
Trump’s tariff decree adds to sectoral auto and steel pressure while raising confusion over transshipment U.S. President Donald Trump announced on Tuesday that his administration will impose a 25% tariff on all South Korean imports starting Aug....
Trump tariffs goods from Brazil at 50%, citing 'witch hunt' trial against Bolsonaro
Spectrum Bay News 9 - Florida
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July 9, 2025
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump singled out Brazil for import taxes of 50% on Wednesday for its treatment of its former president, Jair Bolsonaro, showing that personal grudges rather than simple economics were driving the U.S. leader's use of...
Trump sets 25% tariffs on imports from Japan and South Korea, AP Explains
WBNS - Ohio
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His moves have raised fears that economic growth would slow to a trickle, if not make the U.S. and other nations more vulnerable to a recession. Author: 10tv.com Published: 6:58 PM EDT July 8, 2025 Updated: 2:17 PM EDT July 8, 2025
Business : Malaysia-US Negotiations Still Ongoing As US Imposes Unilateral 25 Pct Tariff -- Tengku Zafrul
Bernama
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July 9, 2025
KUALA LUMPUR, July 9 (Bernama) -- The 25 per cent tariff imposed by the United States (US) is a decision made by President Donald Trump and not the result of negotiations, said Minister of Investment, Trade and Industry Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul...
Seoul shares hit near 4-year high despite Trump's renewed tariff threats
Yonhap News Agency
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July 9, 2025
SEOUL, July 9 (Yonhap) -- South Korean stocks closed at their highest level in nearly four years Wednesday, as investors digested U.S. President Donald Trump's renewed tariff threats targeting copper, semiconductors and pharmaceuticals. The Korean...
Trump says South Korea should be paying for its own defense
Japan Today
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July 8, 2025
U.S. President Donald Trump said on Tuesday South Korea should be paying for its own military protection and suggested the U.S. ally needed to pay more for the U.S. troop presence there, a day after saying he planned to impose a 25 percent tariff...
Ireland should imitate South Korea's K-pop success with music industry supports, IMRO says
The Journal
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July 8, 2025
IRELAND SHOULD TAKE inspiration from South Korea and develop structures to support the music industry similar to those that have led to K-pop’s worldwide popularity, the Irish Music Rights Organisation has recommended. IMRO published a report on...
Trump issues tariff letters to seven more countries, avoids major U.S. trade partners
The Globe and Mail
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July 9, 2025
Open this photo in gallery:The Republican president started the process of announcing tariff rates on Monday.Jacquelyn Martin/The Associated Press U.S. President Donald Trump sent out tariff letters to seven smaller trading partners on Wednesday...
Asia's Most Atheist Nation? Why South Koreans Are Turning Away From Religion
News18
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July 8, 2025
Last Updated:July 08, 2025, 20:49 IST South Korea, known for tech giants and luxury cars, is becoming one of the world's most irreligious societies, with nearly 60% unaffiliated due to modernisation and disillusionment Once a society deeply shaped...
Gold Prices Fall Significantly As Investors Await More Clarity On US Trade Deals
MENAFN
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July 9, 2025
(MENAFN- IANS) New Delhi, July 9 (IANS) Gold prices continued the downward trend on Wednesday as they fell more than Rs 850 amid ease in demand as investors awaited more clarity on US trade deals. Silver prices dropped marginally too.The 24-carat...
Trump warns South Korea as earnings fall
Donga Ilbo
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A letter from former U.S. President Donald Trump has arrived in South Korea, warning that starting August 1, a 25 percent reciprocal tariff will be imposed on South Korean imports as previously announced. The letter urges Seoul to present a trade...
Seoul shares up 0.34 pct late Wed. morning despite Trump's tariff threats
Yonhap News Agency
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July 9, 2025
SEOUL, July 9 (Yonhap) -- South Korean stocks traded slightly higher late Wednesday morning as investors seemed largely unaffected by U.S. President Donald Trump's renewed tariff threats on copper, semiconductors and pharmaceuticals. After choppy...
AP News: Trump tariffs goods from Brazil at 50%, citing 'witch hunt' trial against country's former president
EdGlenToday - Illinois
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WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump singled out Brazil for import taxes of 50% on Wednesday for its treatment of its former president, Jair Bolsonaro, showing that personal grudges rather than simple economics are a driving force in the U.S....
EU eyes quick trade deal as Trump announces more tariffs
Deutsche Welle
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July 9, 2025
The European Union said Wednesday it could strike an outline trade deal with the United States within days — just as US President Donald Trump ramped up threats of new tariffs. Trump, widening a trade war that has unsettled the global economy,...