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Samsung to pay 1.3 trillion won early to suppliers

Samsung said on Sept. 14 it will pay 1.3 trillion won in payments for goods to partner companies ahead of the Chuseok holiday and run an online marketplace for employees. Thirteen affiliates, including Samsung Electronics, will participate, paying about seven days earlier than planned. Samsung said the early payment amount is up about 110 billion won from last Chuseok. Seventeen affiliates will join the online market selling specialty products and smart-factory goods.

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South Korea says U.S. sets 12.5% \'forced labor\' tariff; next is overproduction

The United States has finalised a 12.5% tariff on South Korean products over forced labor, leaving 2.5 percentage points before a 15% cap set in last year’s trade agreement. The U.S. Trade Representative said the measure, imposed under Section 301, applies across 60 economies and takes effect on July 24. South Korea is in the first group with Japan and Switzerland. Seoul says the U.S. reaffirmed the 15% combined cap as a separate overproduction probe continues.

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HYBE upgrades ESG management by improving fan experience and protecting artists

HYBE has published a regular report detailing key environmental, social and governance achievements it pursued last year, including protecting artists\' rights, improving fan experience and managing safety and health. The company released its 2025 Sustainability Management Report on its official website on June 30. It named four major issues: a healthy and flexible workplace, better customer experience, information security and personal data protection, and ethical management and compliance.