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On July 12, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 965, Meng Chang, emperor of Later Shu (born 919) passed away. In 1488, Joseon Dynasty official Choe Bu returned to Korea after months of shipwrecked travel in China. In 1527, Lê Cung Hoàng ceded the throne to Mạc Đăng Dung, ending the Lê dynasty and starting the Mạc dynasty. In 1879, Han Yong-un, Korean poet (died 1944) was born. In 1938, Eiko Ishioka, Japanese art director and graphic designer (died 2012) was born. In 1943, World War II: Battle of Kursk: German and Soviet forces engage in the Battle of Prokhorovka, one of the largest armored engagements of all time. In 1961, Heikko Glöde, German footballer and manager was born. In 1970, Lee Byung-hun, South Korean actor, singer, and dancer was born. In 1991, Salih Dursun, Turkish footballer was born. In 2015, Cheng Siwei, Chinese engineer, economist, and politician (born 1935) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.
Hanwha, Hyundai unveil W97tr investment plan for southeastern Korea
Major Korean conglomerates unveiled a combined 312 trillion won (204 billion) in investment plans for the Yeongnam region in southeastern Korea on Friday, as the country pushes to build regional bases for AI-powered industries. Hanwha Group and Hyundai Motor Group announced a combined 97 trillion won over the next decade, targeting aerospace, defense, future mobility and advanced manufacturing. Samsung Group followed with a 60 trillion won plan for AI transformation, robotics, batteries and shi
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Related coverage for "Hanwha, Hyundai unveil W97tr investment plan for southeastern Korea": The korea Herald News — Lee touts investments to transform southeast into AI-aerospace hub. Egyptian Gazette — Samsung Group details plans to invest $90b in S. Korea. Yonhap News Agency — 6 carmakers to recall over 146,000 vehicles due to faulty parts. Reuters — Samsung to unveil $648 billion South Korea investments: report. Korea Times News — Korea to invest $585 bil. to build semiconductor complex in southwestern region. Splash247 — BW LNG lines up FSRU newbuild at HD Hyundai