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Iran war may feel closer at home for South Korea and Japan if conflict stretches SEOUL, March 12 (AJP) - The war with Iran may be unfolding thousands of kilometers away, but for U.S. allies in Northeast Asia it could begin to feel much closer if the conflict drags on. Questions are emerging in Seoul and Tokyo over whether Washington could eventually ask its key regional allies — South Korea and Japan — to support operations tied to the conflict, particularly given their relian
Analysis: U.S. turns to Section 301 to sustain tariff strategy, what it means for Korea SEOUL, March 12 (AJP) -The Trump administration’s decision to launch a sweeping Section 301 investigation into South Korea and 15 other economies signals that Washington’s tariff-centered trade policy remains firmly intact despite a recent Supreme Court ruling that struck down a key legal foundation for earlier duties. The Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR) announced Wednesday that
Korean Inc. in a rush to retire shares but risks losing key management tool SEOUL, March 12 (AJP) — South Korea’s largest companies have rushed to retire 36.3 trillion won ($25 billion) worth of treasury shares in the first quarter of 2026 under a new Commercial Act amendment, but analysts warn the mandatory move may do little to improve corporate value while stripping management of a key strategic tool. A string of blue-chip firms including Samsung Electronics, SK hynix and