(URGENT) S. Korea's chip exports hit record US$32.8 bln in March | Yonhap News Agency
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(URGENT) Seoul shares open 5.49 pct higher after sharp decline amid hopes for end to Middle East war | Yonhap News Agency
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(URGENT) S. Korea's monthly exports top US$80 bln mark for 1st time in March | Yonhap News Agency
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Netflix app downloads surge on BTS livestream concert in Seoul | Yonhap News Agency
OK SEOUL, April 1 (Yonhap) -- Weekly downloads of the Netflix application in South Korea rose sharply last month, driven by a livestreamed concert by K-pop superstars BTS in Seoul, industry data showed Wednesday. Netflix live broadcast BTS' highly anticipated...
(EDITORIAL from Korea JoongAng Daily on April 1) | Yonhap News Agency
OK 'War budget' of 26 trillion won must be targeted and timely The government on Tuesday approved and submitted to the National Assembly a supplementary budget totaling 26.2 trillion won ($17.2 billion), the second extra budget under the Lee Jae...
(EDITORIAL from Korea Times on April 1) | Yonhap News Agency
In that sense, the long delay before Macron's visit can reasonably be interpreted as evidence that France has not fully recognized the rapid rise in Korea's global stature. While its economic and technological partnership with France has grown significantly, the...
Trump calls on countries to 'go get your own oil' from Strait of Hormuz | Yonhap News Agency
President Donald Trump on Tuesday called on countries that cannot receive oil imports through the Strait of Hormuz, to either buy oil from the United States or "go to the strait and just take it," as he voiced displeasure over...
(LEAD) Hegseth: Upcoming days in Iran war will be 'decisive,' U.S. keeps all options open | Yonhap News Agency
Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth said Tuesday that the upcoming days will be "decisive" in the U.S.-Israeli war against Iran, noting that the United States is not ruling out any options amid speculation about potential "boots on the ground" in...
Hegseth says upcoming days will be 'decisive' in Iran war, U.S. not foreclosing any option | Yonhap News Agency
Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth said Tuesday that the upcoming days will be "decisive" in the U.S.-Israeli war against Iran, noting that the United States is not ruling out any option amid speculation about potential "boots on the ground" in...
Ex-DP lawmaker questioned by police over corruption allegations | Yonhap News Agency
Kim Byung-kee, an independent who was formerly with the ruling Democratic Party (DP), appeared before police Tuesday for a fourth round of questioning over a set of misconduct allegations. Kim, a former DP floor leader, was questioned by the Seoul...
Vanuatu Indigenous leaders raise concerns over plans to build resort for cruise tourists
Indigenous community leaders in Vanuatu have raised concerns over plans by the cruise operator Royal Caribbean to build a private beach club on the island of Lelepa, arguing environmental impact assessments by the company are “incomplete” and “misleading”. In the...
Who's winning under Trump's tariff policy?
April 2, 2025: White House announces 'Liberation Day' tariffs Under the "Liberation Day" tariffs, the White House announced that every country — with a few exemptions due to sanctions and pre-existing trade deals — would be subject to a 10%...
Seoul shares open sharply higher amid hopes for end to Middle East war | Yonhap News Agency
OK SEOUL, April 1 (Yonhap) -- South Korean stocks started sharply higher Wednesday amid hopes for an end to the monthlong war in the Middle East. President Donald Trump said Tuesday (U.S. time) that the United States could end its...
S. Korea's monthly exports top US$80 bln mark for 1st time in March | Yonhap News Agency
OK SEOUL, April 1 (Yonhap) -- South Korea's monthly exports breached the US$80 billion mark for the first time ever in March, jumping nearly 50 percent from a year earlier on the back of record shipments of semiconductors, government data...
Top headlines in major S. Korean newspapers | Yonhap News Agency
OK SEOUL, April 1 (Yonhap) -- The following are the top headlines in major South Korean newspapers on April 1. Korean-language dailies -- 100,000 to 600,000 won to be given to 35.8 mln people in 'high oil price relief' (Kyunghyang...
(LEAD) S. Korea fall to Austria in pre-World Cup friendly | Yonhap News Agency
Son Heung-min of South Korea (C) is defended by Marco Friedl (L) and Konrad Laimer of Austria during the teams' friendly football match at Ernst-Happel-Stadion in Vienna on March 31, 2026. (Yonhap) South Korea had eight new faces in the...
S. Korea fall to Austria in pre-World Cup friendly | Yonhap News Agency
OK By Yoo Jee-ho SEOUL, April 1 (Yonhap) -- South Korea lost to Austria 1-0 in their pre-World Cup friendly match in Vienna on Tuesday, as the Taegeuk Warriors wrapped up their two-match European trip without a goal. Son Heung-min...
JD Vance and Marco Rubio are front-runners to replace Trump — but only one attended secret Republican donors meeting Monday | The Independent
Vice President JD Vance ’s presence at a closed-door donor summit this week intensified speculation about the 2028 presidential race , where he and Secretary of State Marco Rubio are viewed as leading contenders to succeed Donald Trump on top...
(LEAD) Trump calls on countries to 'go get your own oil' from Strait of Hormuz, or buy it from U.S. | Yonhap News Agency
President Donald Trump on Tuesday called on countries unable to import oil via the Strait of Hormuz to either buy oil from the United States or "go to the strait and just take it," as he voiced displeasure over their...
Florida Gov. DeSantis signs bill to rename Palm Beach airport after Trump
Ron DeSantis as he arrives on Air Force One at Orlando Sanford International Airport. Ron DeSantis as he arrives on Air Force One at Orlando Sanford International Airport. Ron DeSantis as he arrives on Air Force One at Orlando Sanford...
Landlords ‘leveraging up’ by exploiting property tax rules are fuelling Australia’s housing affordability crisis, analysis finds
Australia’s capital gains tax discount and negative gearing rules have fuelled property investments and house prices rises, an e61 Institute report has found. Photograph: Mark Metcalfe/Getty Images View image in fullscreen Australia’s capital gains tax discount and negative gearing rules...
Target date funds grow 55 pct in 2025: data
SEOUL, March 31 (Yonhap) -- The South Korean market for so-called target date funds (TDFs) rose 55 percent from a year earlier in 2025 amid growing public awareness of post-retirement life, the financial watchdog said Tuesday. The net asset value...
Germany news: Rescuers launch fresh whale rescue effort
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Vice President JD Vance tops CPAC’s straw poll to be US president in 2028 | Elections News | Al Jazeera
Listen Listen (5 mins) Save Click here to share on social media share2 Share facebook twitter whatsapp copylink google Add Al Jazeera on Google info Vice President JD Vance disembarks Air Force Two at Joint Base Andrews, Maryland, on March...
Reza Pahlavi pledges to ‘make Iran great again’ at 2026 CPAC conference | US-Israel war on Iran News | Al Jazeera
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US treasury department demands retraction of story on increased oversight of Federal Reserve
Photograph: Gian Ehrenzeller/AP US treasury department demands retraction of story on increased oversight of Federal Reserve Treasury department said Financial Times article about Scott Bessent’s views on Fed oversight was ‘manufactured’ The US treasury department demanded on Friday that the...
Emart opens 1st PB brand outlet in Thailand
SEOUL, March 31 (Yonhap) -- Emart Inc., South Korea's largest discount retailer, said Tuesday it has opened its first private-label No Brand outlet in Thailand as part of its global expansion strategy. The company has signed a master franchise agreement...
Gov't to introduce crude oil swap system with private companies for supply stabilization
By Kim Na-young SEOUL, March 31 (Yonhap) -- The government will operate a crude oil swap system with private companies starting Tuesday in a bid to help oil refineries secure alternative oil supplies and minimize supply disruptions, the industry ministry...
Iconic Greek singer Marinella dies aged 87 | Euronews
By  Orestes Georgiou Daniel Published on 28/03/2026 - 19:56 GMT+1 • Updated 20:48 Share Comments Share Facebook Twitter Flipboard Send Reddit Linkedin Messenger Telegram VK Bluesky Threads Whatsapp The singer, whose career has spanned over six decades, suffered a stroke...
Gemini just made it super easy for you to switch from ChatGPT - here's how
New to Gemini is a memory import feature that lets you transfer your memories, chat history, and preferences from another AI service, such as ChatGPT or Claude AI. You can try this if you're leaving a different AI for Gemini...
The article reports a regulatory/policy signal in AI consumer rights: Google’s new memory import feature enables users to transfer chat history, preferences, and contextual data from competing AI platforms (e.g., ChatGPT, Claude) into Gemini, signaling a shift toward interoperability and user data portability—key emerging issues in AI governance. From a Tax Law perspective, this development may indirectly affect tax-related AI compliance frameworks (e.g., data ownership, cross-platform reporting obligations) by introducing new data flow patterns that could influence jurisdictional tax data collection and reporting requirements. The signal aligns with broader trends of digital rights expansion impacting regulatory compliance across sectors.
The Gemini memory import feature introduces a novel interoperability mechanism in AI user experience, offering a comparative lens for tax-like regulatory parallels: much as tax jurisdictions adapt to digital asset mobility (e.g., U.S. IRS crypto reporting vs. Korea’s crypto income taxation under the National Tax Service), AI platforms now address user data portability with analogous regulatory sensitivity—balancing privacy, control, and competitive advantage. Internationally, the EU’s AI Act and Korea’s Personal Information Protection Act similarly frame data rights as jurisdictional obligations, suggesting a broader trend toward harmonized user-centric governance across digital ecosystems. While U.S. approaches favor consumer choice via market-driven innovation, Korea and the EU emphasize statutory enforceability, creating divergent pathways for compliance in cross-platform AI migration.
The article’s implications for practitioners center on the evolving landscape of AI interoperability and user data portability. Practitioners should note that the memory import feature aligns with broader regulatory trends promoting user control over personal data, potentially intersecting with data privacy statutes or consumer protection frameworks (e.g., GDPR or CCPA). While no specific case law is cited, the feature’s functionality may inform legal discussions around data portability rights, particularly as AI platforms compete for user engagement. For tax practitioners, indirect implications may arise if AI-driven services influence business models or generate taxable income through data monetization or subscription-based AI services.