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South China Morning Post
30-04-2025
- Business
- South China Morning Post
Chinese university recruits South Korean semiconductor expert Lee Young-hee
South Korean semiconductor researcher Lee Young-hee has left his home country to take the helm of a research centre in central China. Advertisement Lee, a foreign member of the Chinese Academy of Sciences since 2021, has established a low-dimensional quantum materials research centre at Hubei University of Technology in the city of Wuhan. The university said the centre was meant to promote development of 'new materials, new energy, optoelectronics, information technology, biomedical fields and related industries in Hubei province'. The university welcomed him as a full-time appointment in November, according to a Chinese-language education information platform. Lee was quoted as saying that he hoped the centre would bring scientific expertise together, share resources with local and overseas universities, and nurture young talent. 01:52 US proposes new round of tariffs on China in latest trade war escalation US proposes new round of tariffs on China in latest trade war escalation Seoul-based news outlet the JoongAng reported last week that Lee chose to continue his research in China after he retired in South Korea and could not find a suitable research position in the country.
India Today
24-04-2025
- India Today
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7, Z Flip 7 launch details tipped
Samsung is reportedly preparing to unveil its next-generation foldable phones — the Galaxy Z Fold 7 and Galaxy Z Flip 7 — in early July, with the global launch event expected to take place in New York. If true, this marks a return to the city where Samsung held its Unpacked event back in 2022. Last year, the foldables were revealed in Paris, but it seems the company is bringing things back to the US this time. The timing also matches last year's pattern, with the previous event held on July 10. Since July 4 is a public holiday in the US, Samsung is likely to schedule the launch just after that. Both devices are expected to headline the event, with the Fold 7 and Flip 7 being the main to a report by JoongAng, this will be Samsung's second Unpacked event of the year, and the focus will be entirely on foldable technology. While the Galaxy Z Fold 7 and Z Flip 7 are pretty much confirmed to launch at this event, there's also a chance Samsung might showcase its much-rumoured tri-fold smartphone. If that happens, it could steal the spotlight, even from the main devices. Apart from foldables, other product announcements may include the Galaxy Z Flip FE, a new Galaxy Watch, and possibly a preview of Samsung's Android-powered XR for what the Fold 7 will bring to the table, don't expect a complete redesign. Instead, Samsung seems to be focusing on refining the overall experience. Rumours suggest the phone will see improvements in three major areas — display, build, and camera. The internal screen could get slightly larger, growing to 8 inches, while the outer display may also increase in size to 6.5 inches. There are hints that Samsung has improved the under-display camera, which could mean better selfie quality when the phone is The Galaxy Z Fold 7 is also rumoured to be thinner and lighter, potentially measuring just 4.5mm when unfolded — making it one of the slimmest foldables yet. Durability upgrades are also on the cards, with stronger screen layers and possibly better water and dust resistance. On the camera front, Samsung might equip the device with a 200-megapixel primary sensor — something that would bring it closer to the flagship Galaxy S series in terms of photography expected features include upgraded stereo speakers, enhanced haptics, a larger cooling system, and the latest Snapdragon 8 Elite chip. Software-wise, the Galaxy Z Fold 7 will likely ship with One UI 8 based on Android 15.
Yahoo
28-02-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
North Korea sending more troops to Russia, South Korea says
North Korea appears to have sent more troops to Russia despite its soldiers suffering heavy casualties fighting on the front lines in Ukraine, South Korea's main spy agency said Thursday. Seoul's National Intelligence Service (NIS) said it was trying to figure out how many additional troops North Korea deployed to Russia, according to a brief statement. The South Korean agency also assessed that earlier this month North Korean troops were redeployed at fronts in Russia's Kursk region after a reported temporary withdrawal from the region. The U.S. first revealed in October that Pyongyang sent around 10,000 troops to train in Russia and eventually be utilized on the battlefield. The deployment marked a new milestone in North Korean support for Russia's war, as Pyongyang was already supplying Moscow with large shipments of ammunition, missiles and other weapons since the Kremlin invaded Ukraine in February 2022. The troops were reportedly trained at military bases inside Russia before being sent to the Kursk region to fight alongside Kremlin forces attempting to regain territory ceded to Ukraine. But the North Korean soldiers appeared to fare badly in the fight, with the White House in late December saying they were getting injured at a rapid rate: more than 1,000 killed or wounded in just one week. The losses forced the North Korean troops to pull back from the front lines in January, Ukrainian and U.S. officials said at the time. But earlier this month, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said that Pyongyang's troops were back on the front lines, an assessment backed up by the NIS. 'Following a month-long lull, North Korean troops were placed back in the frontline region of Kursk starting in the first week of February,' the spy agency said Thursday. The announcement follows a report in South Korean newspaper JoongAng that said North Korea has sent up to 3,000 additional troops since January by ship and military cargo planes, as reported by The Associated Press. Officials and experts have speculated that in exchange for the soldiers, North Korean leader Kim Jong Un is hoping to gain Russian technology to upgrade his nuclear weapons program, as well as a valuable international ally for the isolated nation. President Trump, who has vowed to end the war in Ukraine, once sought a diplomatic relationship with North Korea, but such talks collapsed during his first presidency. Since taking office for his second term, Trump has hinted at reopening the door to diplomacy with Kim. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
The Hill
27-02-2025
- Politics
- The Hill
North Korea sending more troops to Russia, South Korea says
North Korea appears to have sent more troops to Russia despite its soldiers suffering heavy casualties fighting on the front lines in Ukraine, South Korea's main spy agency said Thursday. Seoul's National Intelligence Service (NIS) said it was trying to figure out how many additional troops North Korea deployed to Russia, according to a brief statement. The South Korean agency also assessed that earlier this month North Korean troops were redeployed at fronts in Russia's Kursk region after a reported temporary withdrawal from the region. The U.S. first revealed in October that Pyongyang sent around 10,000 troops to train in Russia and be eventually utilized on the battlefield. The deployment marked a new milestone in North Korean support for Russia's war, as Pyongyang was already supplying Moscow with large shipments of ammunition, missiles and other weapons since the Kremlin invaded Ukraine in February 2022. The troops were reportedly trained at military bases inside Russia before being sent to the Kursk region to fight alongside Kremlin forces attempting to regain territory ceded to Ukraine. But the North Korean soldiers appeared to fare badly in the fight, with the White House in late December saying they were getting injured at a rapid rate: more than 1,000 killed or wounded in just one week. The losses forced the North Korean troops to pull back from the front lines in January, Ukrainian and U.S. officials said at the time. But earlier this month, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said that Pyongyang's troops were back on the front lines, an assessment backed up by the NIS. 'Following a month-long lull, North Korean troops were placed back in the frontline region of Kursk starting in the first week of February,' the spy agency said Thursday. The announcement follows a report in South Korean newspaper JoongAng that said North Korea has sent up to 3,000 additional troops since January by ship and military cargo planes, as reported by The Associated Press. Officials and experts have speculated that in exchange for the soldiers, North Korean leader Kim Jong Un is hoping to gain Russian technology to upgrade his nuclear weapons program, as well as a valuable international ally for the isolated nation. President Trump, who has vowed to end the war in Ukraine, once sought a diplomatic relationship with North Korea, but such talks collapsed during his first presidency. Since taking office for his second term, Trump has hinted at reopening the door to diplomacy with Kim.
Yahoo
27-02-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
North Korea sends additional troops to Russia to participate in war against Ukraine
North Korea has sent additional troops to Russia's Kursk Oblast. The exact number of military personnel remains unknown. Source: Reuters with reference to intelligence and South Korean media outlets Details: Following South Korean media reports, North Korea has deployed additional military units to combat zones in Russia's Kursk Oblast. In this area, Russian forces clash with Ukrainian troops who have crossed the border into Russia's west. The South Korean newspaper JoongAng, citing multiple sources, reported that North Korea sent up to 3,000 military personnel to Russia between January and February 2025. The transfer of troops was conducted using Russian cargo ships and military aircraft. Motorised rifle, engineering and reconnaissance units, which had not previously participated in combat in Kursk Oblast, arrived there. Background: On 7 February, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated that Russian forces had once again deployed North Korean troops to Russia's Kursk Oblast, with new assaults reported in the area. Zelenskyy said hundreds of Russian and North Korean soldiers had been killed. On 11 February, Institute for the Study of War reported that Russia sent hundreds of its officers to North Korea officially for medical treatment. However, their stay there might be part of the military training programme for the North Korean soldiers and the exchange of combat experience. On 19 February, Vadym Skibitskyi, a representative of Defence Intelligence of Ukraine, said that about 1,000 North Korean soldiers were being trained on new military equipment in Russia, which increases their combat effectiveness. He stated that those soldiers were rapidly mastering modern tactics and strategies, including working with drones. Support Ukrainska Pravda on Patreon!
