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South Korea has ordered enhanced protection for its nationals in Venezuela and prepared evacuation plans amid escalating tensions in the country.

In October, South Korea's exports rose 3.6 percent from a year earlier to $59.57 billion, marking the fifth consecutive month of growth, largely on the back of strong semiconductor demand, according to government data.

Three workers died and two are feared dead after a boiler tower collapsed during demolition at a Ulsan power plant in South Korea; rescue and investigation operations are ongoing.

In a significant diplomatic development, South Korean President Lee and Japan’s Prime Minister Takaichi held their first summit to discuss strengthening bilateral ties and regional cooperation.

As Donald Trump meets Xi Jinping in South Korea today, hopes rise that China could pressure Russia toward peace, but Beijing’s interests may tell another story.

South Korea and Brazil signed an MOU to boost defence cooperation, covering R&D, personnel exchanges, and aerospace collaboration, including integrating South Korean suppliers into Embraer’s global supply chain.

South Korea and the US formed a working group after 300 Korean workers’ detention in Georgia, aiming to improve US visa procedures for Korean business personnel, with Seoul launching an interagency task force.

U.S. authorities carried out a search warrant at an electric vehicle battery plant construction site operated by HL-GA Battery Co., the joint venture between Hyundai Motor Co. and LG Energy Solution Ltd. in Bryan County near Savannah on Thursday.

At 8:05 P.M., the Army received an urgent message requesting evacuation of Hyun Woo Kim, a citizen of South Korea, and his wife, stranded at Kongmaru La Pass in Ladakh at an altitude of over 17,000 feet.

In response to the steep tariffs, POSCO and Hyundai Steel Co., the country's two largest steelmakers, have unveiled plans to invest in a steel plant in the U.S. In March, Hyundai Steel announced it would build a US$5.8 billion electric arc furnace-based integrated steel mill in Louisiana by 2029, with production slated to begin the same year.

The suspect has reportedly denied the charges. Police are investigating whether he transferred any funds to Lashkar-e-Taiba. This is believed to be the first case of South Korean authorities arresting someone linked to a group declared a terrorist organisation by the United Nations Security Council.

Earlier this week, Seoul's foreign ministry issued special travel advisories for Israel and parts of Iran.

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Government debt surged 11.8 percent from a year earlier to 1,141 trillion won, the data showed.

The two sides will also discuss bolstering bilateral cooperation in energy, such as nuclear power plants, small modular reactors, and gas, he added.

Yoon Suk Yeol's release came shortly after Prosecutor General Shim Woo-jung decided not to appeal the court's ruling to release the suspended president.

South Korea is a dynamic country known for its rich history, technological innovations, and cultural blend of tradition and modernity.

Tensions rise as investigators attempt to arrest impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol for imposing martial law; supporters and security forces block entry.