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Kim Min-seok
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Kim Min-seok is the current Prime Minister of South Korea, stepping down to pursue leadership of the Democratic Party.
Notable Quotes
"The government should plan for the worst-case scenarios."View Story →
"a grave matter that calls into question the very reason for the state's existence"View Story →
"Just one day of suspension at Samsung Electronics' semiconductor factory is expected to incur direct losses of as much as 1 trillion won ($667.68 million)."View Story →
"Just one day of suspension at Samsung Electronics’ semiconductor factory is expected to incur direct losses of as much as 1 trillion won ($667.68 million)."View Story →
"What is more concerning is that a temporary pause on semiconductor manufacturing lines leads to months of inactivity."View Story →
"urged Samsung Electronics and its labor unions to reach a last-minute agreement ahead of a planned general strike, warning that a walkout at the country’s largest chipmaker could inflict 'fatal damage' to Korea’s economy."View Story →
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