The government of South Korea has momentarily stepped back from its intention to impose stricter property tax rules aimed at wealthy property owners and investors. Following significant public outcry, …
Chey Tae-won proposes $6 trillion South Korea-Japan economic bloc
Chey Tae-won proposed a $6 trillion South Korea-Japan economic partnership focused on AI, supply chains, energy and other advanced industries.
South Korea backs Trump bid to revive North Korea talks, seeks nuclear progress
By Heejin Kim SEOUL, Aug 28 (Reuters) – South Korea supports U.S. President Donald Trump’s efforts to resume dialogue with North Korea, but aims to ensure its security posture is not weakened and that Seoul is not sidelined,
South Korea names veteran technocrat Lee Hyoung-il as new finance chief in cabinet reshuffle
SEOUL, Aug 30 (Reuters) – South Korea unveiled a major cabinet reshuffle on Sunday, naming First Vice Finance Minister Lee Hyoung-il as the new deputy prime minister and minister of economy and …
South Korea names veteran technocrat Lee Hyoung-il as new finance chief in cabinet reshuffle
SEOUL, Aug 30 (Reuters) – South Korea unveiled a major cabinet reshuffle on Sunday, naming First Vice Finance Minister Lee Hyoung-il as the new deputy prime minister and minister of economy and …
Korea divided: Siblings separated, a son’s fight to save his mom
An elderly South Korean waits to see a brother in the North one last time, while a North Korean defector risks it all.
North Korea condemns US arms sale to South Korea, vows strong response
By Kyu-seok Shim and Joyce Lee SEOUL, Aug 27 (Reuters) – North Korea’s Foreign Ministry on Thursday denounced a U.S. decision to approve the sale of missiles and related equipment to South Korea, …
Bangladesh signs trade deal with S Korea
Bangladesh has signed a free trade deal with South Korea under which 97 percent of its goods will get preferential access to the $2 trillion market, as part of its preparations for graduation from the …
Brunei Expands Regional Trade With New Direct Shipping Service
Brunei launches a new direct shipping service linking Muara Port with China, South Korea, Indonesia and the Philippines to expand regional trade.
South Korean defense firms shift focus to Peru, Chile, Philippines
This second half of the year, South Korean defense companies’ focus has shifted away from Europe, their traditional market, toward Peru, Chile, and the Philippines. With no news of large-scale …