By Ben Aris in Berlin South Korea’s biggest banks are making more money than ever – and their regulators are pleading with them to stop lending to one of the rich world’s heaviest household debt …
South Korea bank loyalty market expanding to $2.6bn
By IntelliNews – Seoul Bureau South Korea’s retail bank loyalty market will grow to $2.6bn by 2035, Spherical Insights & Consulting reported. The market was valued at $1.2bn in 2024, according to Asia …
South Korea’s Arctic route trial voyage faces Western criticism over sanctions risks
Western media, including Reuters, reported on the 20th that South Korea’s government-led Arctic route demonstration project has drawn criticism from Western countries over potential violations of …
China urges South Korea not to take sides and blames U.S. policy for Korea tensions
The U.S. should abandon its “hostile” policy toward North Korea, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi said during his first official trip to South Korea in five years.
Why Is South Korea’s Won Rising While Its Chip Stocks Collapse?
Korea’s won broke below 1,400 per dollar on Wednesday, its strongest since September 30, as the KOSPI sank 5%.
Trump threatens U.S. ally Oman over Strait of Hormuz as Iran peace deal deadline slips
The president said yesterday the U.S. would scale back imminent military exercises with South Korea in deference to Kim Jong Un.
South Korea, US continue talks on investment commitment – report
An official at South Korea’s presidential office said discussions with the US are taking place through various channels and that the government is addressing bilateral trade issues through frequent …
South Korea signs MoU for 320MW green hydrogen complex
Plans for a large-scale green hydrogen complex at Saemangeum in South Korea have been announced following a memorandum of understanding (MoU) between Korea South-East Power (KOEN) and the Saemangeum …
Trump says US will reduce military exercises with South Korea, citing lack of help with Iran
US President Donald Trump announced Sunday that the United States would reduce military exercises it conducts with key regional ally South Korea, citing his positive relationship with North Korean …
Japan Defence Minister visits contentious Yasukuni Shrine to war dead
TOKYO, Aug 15 (Reuters) – Japanese Defense Minister Shinjiro Koizumi visited a shrine to the nation’s war dead on Saturday, prompting rebukes from China and South Korea, which consider it a symbol of …