SEOUL, May 21 (Reuters) – South Korea will start 24-hour trading of the dollar-won spot market from July 6 for the first time, the finance ministry said on Thursday, in its latest step to open up the …
South Korean labour minister to mediate talks as Samsung faces strike threat
South Korea’s labour minister will personally mediate talks between Samsung Electronics and its South Korean union, the ministry announced Thursday after the union threatened a strike …
(2nd LD) Finance minister highlights ‘Korea premium’ during London visit
Finance Minister Koo Yun-cheol highlighted South Korea’s solid economic fundamentals and strong artificial intelligence (AI) capabilities to investors in Britain, promoting what he called the “Korea …
(Lead) Finance minister highlights ‘Korea premium’ during London visit
Finance Minister Koo Yun-cheol highlighted South Korea’s solid economic fundamentals and strong artificial intelligence (AI) capabilities to investors in Britain, promoting what he called the “Korea …
From K9 Vajra to KIND-X: How South Korea is becoming India’s key defence partner
South Korean President Lee Jae Myung with Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Rajnath Singh visits South Korea to boost defence ties India and South Korea plan deeper defence tech collaboration K9 Vajra-T …
Finance chief to visit Paris, London for G7 meeting, investors’ briefing
Finance Minister Koo Yun-cheol will visit Europe to attend the Group of Seven (G7) finance ministers’ meeting and to encourage investment in South Korea, his office said Sunday. Koo will first depart …
A window into South Korea’s AI Basic Act
South Korea’s new AI law clarifies who must comply, what systems are covered, and how risk-based obligations will be enforced.
Japan’s global defense business may be on the cusp of a big breakout
Can Japan be a major player in the international defense sector, like its neighbor South Korea?
Threatened Samsung strike poses significant risk to South Korea growth, finance minister says
SEOUL, May 14 (Reuters) – A threatened strike by Samsung Electronics’ union would be a significant risk to South Korea’s economic growth, exports and markets, Finance Minister Koo Yun-cheol said on …
Korea Zinc’s Crucial Role in Global Semiconductor Supply Chain Sparks Concerns Amid Potential Acquisition
The semiconductor sulfuric acid market in South Korea currently stands at approximately 380,000 tons per year, with Korea Zinc supplying 240,000 tons and LS MnM Inc. providing 140,000 tons. Samsung …