(LEAD) Police seek arrest warrants for couple for abandoning mother's body in suitcase | Yonhap News Agency
OK (ATTN: RECASTS headline, lead; UPDATES with more info throughout; ADDS photo) DAEGU, April 1 (Yonhap) -- Police on Wednesday sought warrants to detain a couple in their 20s on charges of placing the wife's mother's body in a suitcase...
Trump says Iran has asked for ceasefire, U.S. will consider it when Strait of Hormuz is open | Yonhap News Agency
President Donald Trump said Wednesday the president of the new Iranian regime has asked the United States for a ceasefire and Washington will consider it when the crucial Strait of Hormuz is "open, free, and clear." Trump made the remarks...
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S. Korea, U.S. discuss efforts to promote alliance through public diplomacy | Yonhap News Agency
OK SEOUL, April 1 (Yonhap) -- Senior diplomats from South Korea and the United States discussed joint efforts Wednesday to bolster their alliance through various public diplomacy initiatives, ranging from digital communication to people-to-people exchanges, the foreign ministry said. Lim...
S. Korea, Indonesia sign MOU to expand AI, digital development exchanges | Yonhap News Agency
OK SEOUL, April 1 (Yonhap) -- South Korea and Indonesia on Wednesday forged an agreement to expand exchanges in the artificial intelligence (AI) industry and cooperate in addressing global issues through the use of related technology, the science ministry said....
(2nd LD) Lee asks Indonesia's Prabowo to expand resource cooperation amid Mideast war | Yonhap News Agency
OK (ATTN: UPDATES with latest details throughout; RECASTS headline, lead; ADDS photos) By Kim Eun-jung SEOUL, April 1 (Yonhap) -- President Lee Jae Myung on Wednesday asked Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto to expand cooperation on resource supply chains, Cheong Wa...
S. Korea to boost flights to Hungary, Austria following new air traffic rights agreements | Yonhap News Agency
OK SEOUL, April 1 (Yonhap) -- South Korea has agreed to increase the number of flights to and from Hungary and Austria following recent aviation talks with the countries, a move expected to improve travel options for tourists and business...
(LEAD) Lee, Indonesia's Prabowo hold summit talks with eye on defense cooperation | Yonhap News Agency
OK (ATTN: UPDATES with latest details in paras 7-8; CHANGES headline, lead, photos) By Kim Eun-jung SEOUL, April 1 (Yonhap) -- President Lee Jae Myung held summit talks with Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto on Wednesday to discuss bilateral ties, with...
Lee, Indonesia's Prabowo set for summit talks with focus on defense cooperation | Yonhap News Agency
OK By Kim Eun-jung SEOUL, April 1 (Yonhap) -- President Lee Jae Myung is set to hold summit talks with Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto on Wednesday to discuss bilateral ties, with defense industry cooperation expected to be high on the...
How North Korea is using Belarus to deepen ties with Russia
A rare visit to North Korea by Belarus' strongman leader Alexander Lukashenko is part of Kim's broader push to deepen its ties with Russia's sphere of influence. Kim expressed solidarity with the Belarusian leadership "for achieving the socio-political stability and...
Lee set to meet with delegation of U.S. lawmakers
By Yi Wonju SEOUL, March 31 (Yonhap) -- President Lee Jae Myung was set to meet with a delegation of U.S. Seoul and Washington have also been in talks over South Korea's US$350 billion investment plan in the United States...
Pakistan secures Iran deal to send 20 ships through Strait of Hormuz | US-Israel war on Iran News | Al Jazeera
Listen Listen (4 mins) Save Click here to share on social media share2 Share facebook twitter whatsapp copylink google Add Al Jazeera on Google info Pakistan's Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar hailed Iran's decision to allow 20 Pakistani-flagged vessels to transit...
Chinese civic group on Asian economic development visits N. Korea
SEOUL, March 31 (Yonhap) -- A Chinese civic group promoting economic exchanges with Asian countries visited North Korea and met with the top Chinese envoy in Pyongyang, who called for expanding cooperation with the North, the Chinese Embassy in the...
S. Korea, Uzbekistan discuss expanding industrial, supply chain cooperation
SEOUL, March 31 (Yonhap) -- South Korea and Uzbekistan held a vice trade ministers' meeting Tuesday to discuss ways to expand industrial and supply chain cooperation between the two countries, Seoul's trade ministry said. Vice Trade Minister Park Jung-sung met...
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Russia's deputy FM warns of 'retaliatory measures' in event of Seoul arms aid to Kiev | Yonhap News Agency
OK SEOUL, March 28 (Yonhap) -- Russia's deputy foreign minister has said Moscow will have to resort to "retaliatory measures" in the event South Korea provides lethal weapons to Ukraine, a Russian media report showed Saturday. Deputy Foreign Minister Andrey...
FM Cho proposes Brazil's cooperation to expand crude oil exports to S. Korea | Yonhap News Agency
OK SEOUL, March 26 (Yonhap) -- Foreign Minister Cho Hyun on Thursday asked his Brazilian counterpart for cooperation to expand Brazil's crude oil exports to South Korea amid energy supply concerns due to the war in the Middle East. Cho...
(2nd LD) Belarus leader says ties with N. Korea upgraded to 'new stage': report | Yonhap News Agency
OK (ATTN: UPDATES with more info in paras 10-12) SEOUL, March 26 (Yonhap) -- Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko held summit talks with North Korean leader Kim Jong-un on Thursday and said bilateral relations will be upgraded to a "new stage,"...
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U.S. official says 'pretty extensive process' in progress for S. Korea nuclear-powered sub project | Yonhap News Agency
OK By Song Sang-ho and Baek Na-ri WASHINGTON, March 26 (Yonhap) -- A senior U.S. diplomat said Wednesday that the U.S. government is carrying out an "pretty extensive process" regarding a bilateral agreement with South Korea over the Asian ally's...
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S. Korean drug trafficker detained in Philippines repatriated for investigation | Yonhap News Agency
OK By Kim Eun-jung SEOUL, March 25 (Yonhap) -- A South Korean national detained in the Philippines was temporarily repatriated to South Korea on Wednesday to face an investigation into alleged cross-border drug trafficking, Cheong Wa Dae said. The 48-year-old...
Trump raises idea of shifting responsibility for Hormuz Strait to countries using it | Yonhap News Agency
President Donald Trump on Wednesday floated the idea of shifting responsibility for securing the crucial Strait of Hormuz to countries that use the waterway, saying it would put some "non-responsive" allies "in gear." Trump made the remarks in a social...
S. Korea, Poland discuss cooperation for upcoming G20 summit | Yonhap News Agency
OK SEOUL, March 18 (Yonhap) -- Government representatives of South Korea and Poland discussed Wednesday cooperation efforts for the upcoming Group of 20 (G20) leaders' summit, slated for later this year, the foreign ministry said. The meeting took place between...
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The news article does not directly relate to crossborder investment practice area. However, one key legal development is the normalization of the General Security of Military Information Agreement (GSOMIA) between South Korea and Japan in 2023. This development is relevant to crossborder investment practice area as it may reflect a shift in the region's geopolitical landscape, potentially impacting investment opportunities and regulatory environments. There are no significant regulatory changes or policy signals mentioned in the article that directly affect crossborder investment practice area. However, the agreement to normalize GSOMIA may have indirect implications for crossborder investment, such as increased cooperation in areas like trade and investment, or potential changes in regulatory frameworks. In terms of relevance to current legal practice, the normalization of GSOMIA may require crossborder investment lawyers to stay informed about potential changes in the region's regulatory environment and to advise clients on the implications of these changes for their investments.
The article’s historical markers—particularly the 1983 opening of KorAm Bank—illuminate a pivotal juncture in crossborder investment dynamics between Korea and the U.S., signaling a foundational shift toward institutionalized financial collaboration. While the U.S. approach historically favored regulatory harmonization and private-sector-led integration (e.g., via joint ventures like KorAm), Korea’s evolution reflects a more state-guided trajectory, initially constrained by post-war economic controls and later opening via incremental liberalization, as evidenced by the 1994 mineral water deregulation. Internationally, comparative models—such as the EU’s structured investment frameworks or ASEAN’s regional investment agreements—offer divergent benchmarks: the U.S. model emphasizes bilateral private capital flows, Korea’s blends institutional oversight with market-opening reforms, and international norms increasingly prioritize transparency and dispute resolution mechanisms via multilateral bodies like the OECD or UNCTAD. Thus, the legacy of KorAm Bank endures not merely as a corporate milestone but as a catalyst for evolving crossborder investment paradigms across jurisdictions.
As the Foreign Direct Investment & CFIUS Expert, I will analyze the article's implications for practitioners in the context of FDI restrictions, national security review, and filing requirements. The article mentions the establishment of the first U.S.-Korea joint venture bank, KorAm Bank, in 1983. This event is relevant to FDI practitioners as it showcases a successful joint venture between a U.S. entity and a Korean entity. However, the article does not provide any information on the regulatory framework or any potential national security review that may have been conducted at the time. CFIUS (Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States) is a regulatory body that reviews foreign investments in the United States for potential national security risks. While the article does not mention CFIUS, it highlights the importance of understanding the regulatory landscape in both the U.S. and Korea when conducting cross-border transactions. In terms of filing requirements, the article does not provide any information on the specific regulations or procedures that may have been followed by KorAm Bank during its establishment. However, FDI practitioners should be aware of the current regulations and filing requirements in both the U.S. and Korea, including the need to file with CFIUS for certain types of transactions. In terms of case law, statutory, or regulatory connections, the article does not provide any direct connections. However, the establishment of KorAm Bank in 1983 may be relevant to the following: * The Foreign Investment in the United States
(URGENT) S. Korean PM says Trump directed aides to consider steps related to U.S.-N.K. relations | Yonhap News Agency
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