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The Korean Peninsula Trump Is Returning To
PoliticsAug 21, 2026

The Korean Peninsula Trump Is Returning To

Another Trump-Kim summit would unfold on a peninsula where North Korea is harder to isolate, U.S. military priorities are increasingly global and South Korea is seeking greater authority over the defense of its own state.

Busan’s 16 Local Governments and the Fight for Fiscal Room
Busan newsAug 20, 2026

Busan’s 16 Local Governments and the Fight for Fiscal Room

Busan’s 16 local governments operate under the same fiscal system, but they are paying for very different cities. Fiscal records and service data show how population decline, rapid growth, inherited infrastructure and earlier commitments narrow the choices left in the next budget.

The Capital Behind South Korea’s Hot Pot and Buffet Boom
BusinessAug 18, 2026

The Capital Behind South Korea’s Hot Pot and Buffet Boom

South Korea’s large-format restaurants are scaling into a difficult market, revealing how franchising can accelerate expansion while placing the physical investment behind each new dining room on very different balance sheets.