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  • Affairs
  • Episode 3880
  • 11 Aug 2026
  • 31 min

South Korea’s defence future: chips and ships

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  • The Briefing
  • Affairs
  • Episode 3880
  • 31 min

South Korea announces major ambitions for its defence industry. What does Seoul’s focus on American ships and locally produced chips tell us? Then: European retailers are creating communities in the US market. Is this the future of luxury? 

Host
  • Guy De Launey
Contributor
  • Lily Austin
Producer
  • Anita Riotta

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