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 …
South Korea unveils housing package to boost supply and support young buyers
In a bid to boost housing options and assist first-time buyers, South Korea has unveiled new initiatives aimed at young home seekers. The government plans to provide enhanced support for construction …
5 charts show how South Korea’s retail stock mania built up and unraveled
South Korea’s retail investors piled into a historic stock rally. These charts show how the frenzy grew — and what happened when it turned.
South Korea unveils future technology drivers, targets moon landing by 2030
By Kyu-seok Shim SEOUL, Aug 12 (Reuters) – South Korea unveiled on Wednesday an ambitious technology strategy centred on seven projects ranging from nuclear energy and quantum computing to space and …
Will South Korea help Ukraine as North Korea boosts Russia’s war effort?
Ukraine is pressing South Korea for advanced air-defence systems as North Korea expands military support for Russia with troops and ballistic missiles. President Volodymyr Zelenskyy wants Seoul to deepen security cooperation,