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Unstable Hydrogen Supply and Soaring Electricity Costs ArcelorMittal Concludes: “The Project Is Not Viable” A Warning Light for the Global Green Steel Boom Photo = ArcelorMittal

Tax incentives to shift from investment-based to production-based metrics Establishing a mega-cluster in southern Gyeonggi Province as a key priority Special legislation required to provide legal grounds for tax credits and other support

U.S. Fails to Defend Corn Prices Drop in Chinese Demand Threatens Global Supply Structure Geopolitical Tensions Add to Market Uncertainty U.S.

"Part of Global Business Expansion" "High Likelihood of Overseas Production" "U.S.

Refrigerators and washing machines added to list of "steel derivative products." Samsung and LG manufacture in Vietnam and Mexico for export. High exposure of Korean steel exports to U.S.

Trump Again Urges Interest Rate Cuts in White House Speech “I won’t fire Powell, but I may need to pressure him somehow” Academics Warn: “If Central Banks Yield to Populism, Inflation Will Surge” <

Planned USD 4 Billion Facility Investment Over Two Years Expansion of Major Plants in Michigan and Beyond GM CEO: "Supporting Jobs in the U.S." Photo: GM

NHN Halted Uploads of French-Language Titles in January Kakao Piccoma Closed Its European Subsidiary Last Year Local Platforms Struggle Amid Slowing Global Webtoon Growth

Amazon Announced USD 11 Billion Investment in Georgia in January Google, Microsoft, and Meta Also Expanding Investments in AI Infrastructure Big Tech Races to Secure AI Dominance by Expanding Data Centers

Global AI Power Shift Exposes Apple’s Struggles Structural Momentum Falters as Analysts Lower Ratings A Triple Threat: Technology Lag, Policy Pressure, and Investor Doubt Apple, once the

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Q1 EV Battery Market Chinese Companies Capture 67.5% Share China’s Dominance Strategy Led by CATL CATL battery factory located in Thuringia, Germany / Photo: CATL

Germany Considers Lifting Restrictions on Long-Range Missiles for Ukraine U.S.: Trump “Exploring Alternative Ways to Pressure Putin” Russia Sustained Growth Through Defense Spending, But Is Now Hitting a Wall

The Arctic rapidly emerges as the shortest route between Europe and Northeast Asia Greenland’s importance rises as a strategic key point Urgent need for Northeast Asia to restructure global logistics strategy

WSJ: "U.S. Considering Withdrawal of 4,500 Troops from 28,500 U.S.

Joint Warning: "Semiconductor Supply Chain at Risk" Signs of Retraction Emerge, Suggesting a 'Graceful Exit' Strategy Rising Consumer Prices and Decreased Spending—U.S.

‘Penang Effect’ in Full Swing as It Attracts Factories and Capital Strategic Positioning Between U.S.

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The Paradox of the ‘America First’ Defense Policy Purchasing Countries Turn Their Attention from the US to Korea and Europe Korean Defense Industry’s Strengths: Technology and Customized Support