Anxiety Over A.I. Spending Returns to Global Markets

A sharp reversal in Asian stocks, after a rally fueled by Nvidia’s strong earnings, underscores how fears of an A.I. bubble are driving broad market swings.

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Operator Who Crashed Ferry Off South Korea Was Looking at His Phone

The operator and two other officers were charged with gross negligence after the ferry ran aground on Wednesday carrying 267 people.

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How Trump and Nvidia’s C.E.O. Became Partners on the International Stage

Over the last 10 months, President Trump has become close with Jensen Huang, Nvidia’s chief executive, as the company’s chips have become a tool in trade and peace talks.

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Jeju Air Crash Investigators to Hold Public Hearing as They Face Criticism

With the cause of the disaster in South Korea still unclear after nearly a year, victims’ families have questioned the credibility and impartiality of the inquiry board.

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Trump Gives Legs to South Korea’s Dream for Nuclear-Powered Subs

For decades, Washington blocked Seoul’s desire for the attack submarines over concerns about nuclear proliferation. President Trump reversed that policy last month, but left key questions unresolved.

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‘No Closure, No Transparency’: Harassment Victims Seek Resolution

Fewer women in South Korea are reporting workplace harassment, but those who do say their claims are often not taken seriously or handled sensitively.

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A.I. Cheating Rattles Top Universities in South Korea

As many elite colleges struggle to adapt to the technology, the nation’s most prestigious universities said dozens of students used artificial intelligence tools to cheat.

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Fake Bomb Threats Baffle the Police Across Asia

The threatening emails and faxes bear the signature of a man who says he is being impersonated. The police in five nations have failed to stem them.

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Some South Korean Workers Return to Georgia Factory After U.S. Reissues Visas

The State Department has reissued visas for many workers detained in a September raid, lawyers said, as the Trump administration tries to undo damage from the operation.

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‘Squid Game’ Actor’s Sexual Misconduct Conviction Is Overturned

Oh Young-soo played a contestant in the first season of the Netflix drama. Prosecutors have a week to appeal to the country’s Supreme Court.

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