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Hyundai Denies Humanoid Rollout Triggered South Korea Plant Strike
The automaker says compensation disputes, not automation plans, are at the heart of union action at its flagship facility.
By Hana Park·Jul 23, 2026·4 min read
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Workplace Software Firm Cuts Fifth of Workforce as AI Pivot Deepens
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Beijing Turns AI Conference Into Platform for South-South Tech Alliance
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