SEOUL, March 12 (Reuters) – South Korea will cap domestic fuel prices starting on Friday to combat a spike in energy costs stemming from the conflict in the Middle East, media reports said. South …
South Korea parliament committee backs bill to enable US$350 billion US investment
[SEOUL] A South Korean parliamentary committee on Monday (Mar 9) agreed on the final wording of a special bill, paving the way for a plenary vote this week to enable US$350 billion of US investments …
South Korea grapples with ‘clear reality’ of US forces’ shifting role on peninsula
President Lee Jae Myung urges South Korea to boost its own defence amid reports of US military assets being redeployed to the Middle East.
‘Mad Concrete Dreams’ starring Ha Jung-woo takes aim at South Korea’s property obsession
Ha Jung-woo, known for hits such as “Along with the Gods” and “1987,” returns to television for the first time in 19 years with “Mad Concrete Dreams,” a satire …
North Korea and China to resume passenger train service after six-year gap
SEOUL, March 10 (Reuters) – South Korea’s Unification Ministry said on Tuesday that passenger train services between Pyongyang and Beijing are set to resume this week, marking the end of a six-year …
Hyatt Hotels announces new property opening in South Korea
The hotel connects guests to Incheon International Airport, the Paradise City integrated resort, and other attractions in the city.
South Korean celebrities rush to sell property as capital gains tax could reach 75%
Several South Korean celebrities are putting their real estate holdings on the market as the grace period for a stricter tax scheme nears its end, potentially pushing taxes on property-sale gains as …
South Korea to impose fuel price cap to shield economy from energy shock
SEOUL, March 9 (Reuters) – South Korean President Lee Jae Myung said on Monday that authorities would cap domestic fuel prices for the first time in nearly 30 years to contain a spike in prices after …
Philippines ousts Iran as South Korea edges Australia for top spot in Group A
South Korea edged host Australia for top spot in Group A at the Women’s Asian Cup on goal difference after a 3-3 draw Sunday in front of …
Japan rallies to beat Australia 4-3 behind Masataka Yoshida home run; Taiwan tops South Korea
Defending champion Japan rallied from 1-0 down to beat Australia 4-3 on Sunday behind a seventh-inning, two-run homer with two out by Masataka Yoshida in the World Baseball Classic.