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SK Group Chair Chey Tae-won and TerraPower Chair Bill Gates have met twice in the past year, signaling an expanding strategic partnership beyond investment, aimed at meeting the soaring electricity demand for AI.
The chairman of South Korean conglomerate SK Group has appealed a court order to pay 566 million euros in a high-profile divorce settlement, a case drawing significant interest due to SK Hynix's recent profit surge driven by the AI boom.
An article from 1976 reports on fears of swine flu in Finland, with risk groups being vaccinated against the disease.
The annual autumn surge in RSV infections leads to thousands of hospitalizations, primarily among the youngest children. In the 2025/2026 season, 8,568 infants were hospitalized, with over 90% not belonging to identified risk groups.
The heads of South Korea's Samsung Electronics Co. and SK Group are reportedly set to visit Google Camp on the Italian island of Sicily later this month, according to industry sources.
SK Group Chairman Chey Tae-won is facing a nearly 1 trillion won ($685 million) divorce settlement, prompting investor scrutiny on how he will finance the payment while maintaining control of the energy-to-chip conglomerate.
Nvidia and South Korea's SK Group have announced a joint initiative worth $500 billion focused on artificial intelligence. This massive investment aims to advance AI technology and infrastructure.
A South Korean court has ordered the chairman of corporate giant SK Group to pay his ex-wife $644 million in what is being called the 'divorce of the century'. This ruling marks one of the largest divorce settlements in the country's history.
A new injectable drug, Lenacapavir, administered twice a year, offers a significant improvement for HIV prevention in high-risk groups, potentially replacing daily pills. Its long-term effectiveness hinges on its accessibility to those who need it most.
SK Group Chairman Chey Tae-won warned that the global shortage of AI memory chips is severe enough to prompt foreign government intervention and could become a geopolitical issue, with Seoul likely facing similar pressure.
The Chairman of SK Group indicated that the company is considering offering 'Memory as a Service,' suggesting a potential shift in its business model for memory solutions.
Germany is experiencing a record-breaking heatwave, with temperatures reaching 41.7 degrees Celsius, affecting not only at-risk groups but also healthy individuals. The extreme heat poses significant health risks, and experts are highlighting the importance of understanding these dangers and implementing protective measures for the future.
Tamil Nadu police have introduced 'Spectrum,' a new project in the south zone to classify and track approximately 15,000 sexual offenders into eight color-coded risk groups, from high-risk 'Red' to 'Silver'.
SK Group announced it created 32.2 trillion won ($21 billion) in social value last year, a figure that has doubled since 2018 when the company began measuring its social impact.
SK Group Chairman Chey Tae-won and his former wife, Roh Soh-yeong, are back in a Seoul courtroom for a property dispute, with the final payout amount hinging on the contested date used to value the company's significantly increased chip stock.
SK Group is collaborating with US investment firm KKR to merge its various affiliates' renewable energy assets into a unified platform, driven by increasing demand for large-scale clean energy projects from AI and data centers.
The Bauska municipality in Latvia is gradually reducing its housing stock by selling rental apartments, with plans to retain only about 150 homes for social risk groups.
Global stock markets experienced a downturn, with European and South Korean stocks plunging due to renewed geopolitical tensions in the Middle East and concerns over the tech sector's AI rally. Oil prices, however, saw a sharp increase following the escalation of conflict in the region.
Montenegro's Health Committee has unanimously supported amendments to a law that would provide free testing for mutations linked to cancer and preventive surgery with breast reconstruction for women in high-risk groups.
Greece has released alarming statistics on drownings, reporting 373 deaths in 2025 (likely a typo for 2023 or 2024), highlighting at-risk groups and necessary precautions.
Nvidia has introduced its first PCs designed for AI agents, marking a significant move into the AI PC market and intensifying its competition with tech giants like Intel and Apple. The company's CEO, Jensen Huang, is betting on these new AI PCs, which require substantial energy, particularly in Taiwan.
The Finnish Institute for Health and Welfare (THL) has reiterated its recommendation for COVID-19 vaccinations for individuals in risk groups, advising that these vaccinations begin alongside the autumn influenza campaign.
A new road safety campaign, themed "Two Wheels — Hold on to Life," is set to launch on Tuesday, focusing on motorbikes as a high-risk group for accidents.
An Albanian expert explains that hantavirus has a high mortality rate but low human-to-human transmissibility, identifying specific groups who should exercise greater caution.
SK Inc., the holding company of SK Group, will invest approximately 400 billion won ($271 million) to raise its stake in SK Ecoplant. This move aims to bolster SK Ecoplant's role in the group's semiconductor value chain and artificial intelligence endeavors.
The 1.4 trillion-won divorce settlement case involving the chairman of SK Group has been referred to court mediation, indicating efforts to resolve the high-profile legal dispute.
A Turkish expert has advised individuals in high-risk categories, including older adults and those with chronic illnesses, to receive the flu vaccine ahead of the flu season.
K-pop group BTS filmed a live performance video for 'Swim,' the main track from their fifth album, at Sunhyewon, a historic hanok once owned by the SK Group's founding family.
Bansk Group has announced its intention to acquire the wellness shots brand So Good So You, expanding its portfolio in the health and wellness sector.
SK hynix, the world’s second-largest memory chip maker, is stepping up plans to list on the US market via American Depositary Receipts or ADRs, as it looks to close a persistent valuation gap with global semiconductor peers despite strong AI-driven earnings. SK Group Chairman Chey Tae-won confirmed Monday that the company is actively reviewing an ADR issuance, signaling a more concrete move beyond earlier disclosures. In a regulatory filing in December, SK hynix said it was considering various s
The chairman of SK Group stated that the global wafer shortage is expected to persist until 2030, and the company is actively working to stabilize memory prices amidst the scarcity.
SK Inc., the holding company of SK Group, announced its decision to retire approximately 4.8 trillion won ($3.27 billion) of treasury shares. This marks the largest share retirement ever undertaken by a domestic holding firm in South Korea.
The Thai government has issued a warning about the dangers of heatstroke due to hot weather, advising high-risk groups, individuals with chronic illnesses, and outdoor workers to take precautions.
A nutritionist explains the classification of processed meats in the same carcinogenic risk group as tobacco, addressing whether the risk is equivalent.
SK Group Chair Chey Tae-won's latest divorce appeal has reopened questions about how much his 944 billion won ($668 million) property division award could fall and how much of his SK Inc. stake he may need to tap to pay it.
SK Group Chairman Chey Tae-won has filed an appeal against the Seoul High Court's ruling in his divorce case, sending the dispute over a 944 billion won ($668 million) property settlement back to court.
SK Group's sale of its controlling stake in SK Siltron has brought attention to Chair Chey Tae-won's remaining 29.4 percent holding, with its estimated value closely matching the 944 billion won he was ordered to pay in his recent divorce settlement.
SK Group Chairman Chey Tae-won has made his first personal investment in chipmaker SK hynix, purchasing 3,620 shares on the open market, signaling confidence in the company's long-term prospects.
Nvidia and SK Group have formed a partnership valued at over $500 billion, focusing on AI chip development within South Korea's broader $950 billion AI initiatives. This collaboration has led to a decline in AI chip stocks, with Nvidia leading the downturn.
Samsung Electronics and SK Group have secured approximately $950 billion in AI chip partnerships with major US tech companies, including a $200 billion deal between Samsung and Broadcom. These agreements aim to boost South Korea's foundry capabilities and strengthen its position in the global AI industry.
Samsung Electronics and SK Group have finalized $950 billion in deals as South Korea hosts a gathering of major AI industry players.
Shares of SK Eternix, an energy unit of SK Group, have more than doubled in the past month, driven by investor speculation that AI-driven power demand will boost South Korea's renewable energy sector.
The heads of Samsung Electronics, SK Group, and Naver are reportedly planning to meet Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang near Silicon Valley this week to discuss industry matters.
SK Group Chairman Chey Tae-won urged SK hynix investors to “hold on” rather than chase daily market swings, expressing confidence in the company’s long-term growth prospects as demand for memory…
Brussels has signed an agreement with Moderna for the purchase of mRESVIA RSV vaccines, which protect against respiratory diseases like bronchitis and pneumonia, particularly for at-risk groups.
Portugal is seeing an increase in flu vaccinations while Covid-19 vaccination rates are decreasing, with the exception of high-risk groups. Health authorities are still defining criteria for pharmacy vaccinations for the 2026-2027 campaign.
South Korea is preparing to announce "Three Mega Projects" in collaboration with major conglomerates Samsung and SK Group, signaling significant industrial initiatives.
A significant portion of the population could become a risk group due to rising temperatures, record heat days, and tropical nights caused by climate change. Implementing necessary measures to mitigate these effects faces various hurdles.
SK Group Chairman Chey Tae-won emphasized the importance for employees to utilize personal artificial intelligence agents as part of the conglomerate's broader strategy to accelerate its AI transformation.
SK Group announced it will convene senior executives and employees for a three-day forum this week, focusing on accelerating the conglomerate's advancements in the era of artificial intelligence.
SK Group Chairman Chey Tae-won stated that cooperation between South Korea and Japan is an economic necessity, urging the two nations to establish a permanent platform to address shared challenges.
Art Center Nabi, a prominent media art institution in Korea, has reopened in Sagandong, central Seoul. The relocation marks a new chapter for the center, which previously resided in SK Group’s Seorin Building.
Foxconn has signed a deal with Intel for AI infrastructure development and is strengthening its collaboration with SK Group.
SK Group Chairman Chey Tae-won announced the conglomerate's strategic shift beyond AI memory chips to building "AI factories" and plans to double wafer production capacity within five years to meet rising demand.
A new initiative in Sweden aims to improve treatment for high blood pressure, as only one in five individuals with the condition currently receives adequate care.
SK On, the battery manufacturing unit of SK Group, has completed the dissolution of its US joint venture with Ford Motor, taking full control of the previously co-operated BlueOval SK battery plant in Tennessee.
SK Group is combining its annual first-half strategy meeting with the Icheon Forum next month to accelerate group-wide discussions on artificial intelligence and future growth.
SK Square shares have nearly tripled this year, driven by investors reassessing its value as the largest shareholder of SK hynix and a key player in SK Group’s semiconductor push.
SK Group is making a significant push to export its 'AI full-stack' model overseas by building Vietnam’s artificial intelligence ecosystem and core infrastructure, signing memorandums of understanding for data center development.
SK Group has utilized artificial intelligence to recreate the voices and likenesses of its founding leaders in a video shared with employees, celebrating the conglomerate's 73rd anniversary.
A new study reveals that children aged 10 to 17 years in Ireland have the lowest protection against measles, making them the most at-risk group for contracting the disease.
Reporters visited Kaivopuisto in Helsinki on a Friday evening to ask groups of people what topics they were currently discussing.
The Presidential Task Force on Media Security condemned the killing of Negros Occidental radio broadcaster Julito “Jaz” Diamante Calo and pledged to ensure justice is served, as police activated a Special Investigation Task Group to lead a region-wide manhunt for the killer.
SK Chairman Warns Global Memory Crunch May Last Until 2030 SK Group Chairman Chey Tae-won warned that the global high-bandwidth memory crunch, driven by AI data center buildouts, will last until the end of the decade. Chey told reporters on the sidelines of Nvidia's annual developer conference, 'GTC 2026,' at the San Jose Convention Center in California on Monday that the memory chip shortage could last another four to five years, with supply unlikely to catch up to demand until...
The chairman of SK Group announced that the global chip wafer shortage is expected to persist until 2030, and the company is actively working to stabilize memory prices amidst the prolonged supply challenges.
SK Group Chairman Chey Tae-won is scheduled to attend Nvidia’s annual technology conference (GTC) this month to discuss potential cooperation on AI memory chips with Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang.
SK heir Chey Yoon-chung is not one to stand still. “She likes to run and actively joins SK Biopharmaceuticals’ in-house running crew. She even competed in a company-wide rowing event," an industry official said of Chey, the eldest daughter of SK Group Chair Chey Tae-won. "During a business trip to the BIO International Convention 2025 in Boston last year, she ran at dawn with colleagues.” Such details offer a glimpse of a corporate heir who operates alongside employees rather than apart from the
SK Group Chairman Chey Tae-won met To Lam, general secretary of Vietnam's Communist Party in Washington to discuss cooperation in the energy and industrial sectors. According to a LinkedIn post by consulting firm The Asia Group on Thursday, the meeting took place on Feb. 20 during a TAG-hosted event in Washington. SK Innovation CEO Choo Hyeong-wook and TAG Chairman Kurt Campbell attended the talks. Chey was visiting Washington to attend the Trans-Pacific Dialogue hosted by the Chey Institute for
SK Group Chairman Chey Tae-won has appealed a South Korean court ruling ordering him to pay 944 billion won (US$668.52 million) to his former wife Roh Soh-yeong in a record divorce settlement.
Regulatory filings reveal that Samsung Electronics Chairman Lee Jae-yong received no compensation in the first half of the year, while SK Group Chairman Chey Tae-won was paid 1.75 billion won.
Poland is experiencing a significant surge in Hepatitis A cases, with numbers increasing almost fourfold. Health authorities are intensifying controls and promoting vaccination for at-risk groups.
A Seoul court has ordered SK Group Chairman Chey Tae-won to pay his ex-wife 944 billion won ($645 million), marking the largest divorce award in South Korean history.
SK Group and Nvidia have reportedly signed a significant $500 billion deal focused on artificial intelligence infrastructure, indicating a major investment in the rapidly expanding AI sector.
South Korean semiconductor giants Samsung and SK Group have finalized US$950 billion in deals with US AI companies, aiming to secure a stable supply of South Korean chips for the burgeoning AI industry.
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang met with South Korean President Lee and announced a significant $500 billion partnership with SK Group for AI data centers and memory, pledging massive investment to establish Korea as an AI hub.
A Seoul appellate court is set to deliver its verdict on the closely watched asset division case between SK Group Chairman Chey Tae-won and his former wife, Roh Soh-yeong, nearly a decade after divorce proceedings began.
A new study reveals that cuts to U.S. HIV funding under the Trump administration have led to the closure of 1,700 HIV treatment sites worldwide. These reductions are having a severe and devastating impact, particularly affecting at-risk groups globally.
South Korean chip giant SK Hynix saw its shares surge on its first day of trading on Wall Street, with its Nasdaq debut topping $26.5 billion. The strong performance is attributed to investor confidence in the continued boom of AI chips.
The chief of SK Group is traveling to New York for the upcoming Nasdaq listing debut of SK Hynix. This visit underscores the significance of the semiconductor company's entry into the US stock market.
Finland's national vaccination program is being updated to include the shingles vaccine for risk groups and the chickenpox vaccine for a broader population.
A South Korean appellate court announced it will deliver its verdict next month in the high-profile asset division case involving SK Group Chairman Chey Tae-won and his former wife, Roh Soh-yeong.
SK Group Chairman Chey Tae-won, a Hynix billionaire, and his ex-wife Roh Soh-yeong have failed to reach a resolution in their ongoing divorce dispute.
NVIDIA's CEO and South Korea's SK Group are anticipated to announce plans for a new collaboration, signaling potential advancements in technology or manufacturing.
Nvidia and SK Group are set to announce an expanded partnership focused on artificial intelligence and semiconductor technologies, strengthening their collaboration in these key sectors.
Poland's National Health Fund (NFZ) is set to finance free low-dose computed tomography (CT) scans for lung cancer detection in at-risk groups, with a draft regulation currently under consultation.
A gathering of prominent technology executives, including Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang and SK Group Chairman Chey Tae-won, in Korea has led to public curiosity about who covered the bill for their dinner.
SK Group Chairman Chey Tae-won is strengthening alliances with leading AI chipmakers, holding talks with TSMC Chairman C.C. Wei and meeting Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang to bolster the group's position in the AI sector.
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang delivered a keynote address emphasizing the pervasive future of AI and met with SK Group's Chey in Taipei to discuss AI memory chip cooperation. Huang also stated that workers should be paid 'as much as possible'.
Thailand is implementing stricter measures to combat sham marriages, including tightening checks on three identified at-risk groups.
An initiative by the NGO 'Diši' and Maja Gardašević has led to amendments to Montenegrin law, introducing two new health services for women in at-risk groups, particularly oncology patients.
An appellate court in Seoul has opened a mediation hearing for the high-profile divorce settlement case involving SK Group Chairman Chey Tae-won and his former wife, Roh Soh-yeong. The session follows the Supreme Court's decision to send the case back for further review.
SK Group, a major South Korean conglomerate, has recorded the largest gain in market value among the country's top business groups over the past year, driven by a strong rally in artificial intelligence-related chips.
An appellate court has referred SK Group Chairman Chey Tae-won's W1.4 trillion-won divorce settlement case to court mediation after the top court remanded it for retrial. The Seoul High Court designated a mediation hearing for the case.
The U.S. is experiencing its worst measles outbreak in decades, with over 1,600 cases reported this year, driven by declining vaccination rates and putting the country at risk of losing its measles elimination status. High-risk groups include young children and those with weak health.
A renewed threat to commercial shipping in the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden is adding to wider fears over a deepening global energy and trade shock, with separate assessments by EOS Risk Group and DNV…
SK Group Chairman Chey Tae-won's wrist cast was signed by prominent figures in the global artificial intelligence supply chain, turning a personal injury into a unique snapshot of the industry.
The WHO’s Strategic Advisory Group of Experts on Immunization recommends two doses of the routine COVID-19 vaccination per year, six months apart, for highest risk groups including the oldest adults,…
The chairman of SK Group has issued a warning that the global memory chip shortage could potentially last until 2030, highlighting long-term supply chain challenges for the tech industry.
The chairman of SK Group stated that the global wafer shortage is expected to persist until 2030, with efforts underway to stabilize memory prices.
Agents of the ATESH movement carried out a series of sabotage attacks on railway infrastructure in the temporarily occupied Luhansk and paralyzed the only stable supply route for the Pokrovsk group of the Russian troops.
Safiatou Thiam has spoken out to break taboos surrounding HIV transmission, particularly concerning high-risk groups.
SK Group's Chairman has reportedly pledged to significantly boost the company's output of memory chips designed for artificial intelligence applications.