Daily brief
Samsung Electronics faces a potential strike as union talks resume, with the company warning that around 7,000 workers must be deployed daily if a walkout proceeds. The Bank of Korea estimates a strike could cut economic growth by 0.5 percentage points this year, while fears ripple across Korean Inc. (ongoing coverage).
Japan and South Korea agreed to launch a new energy cooperation framework, with top officials deepening oil ties amid the Hormuz crisis.
South Korea outlined a roadmap for AI-enabled sixth-generation capabilities for its KF-21 fighter jet.
Starbucks Korea sacked its CEO over a controversial 'Tank Day' promotion.
LG announced it will release the first 1000Hz, 1080p gaming monitor this year.