Impeached former President Yoon Suk Yeol could face the death penalty if he is convicted Thursday over his failed attempt to impose martial law on South Korea …
South Korea’s women reclaim Olympic gold in short track 3,000m relay
With two laps to go, South Korea’s Kim Gilli cut inside Italy’s Arianna Fontana to seize the lead and anchor her team to an Olympic gold Wednesday in the women’s short track 3,000-meter relay.
Chronology of major events of S. Korea-U.S. tariff deal leading to U.S. Supreme Court ruling
The following is a chronology of major events related to the tariff agreement between South Korea and the United States over U.S. President Donald Trump’s sweeping tariff policy, which could face a …
South Korea ETF (EWY) Hits New 52-Week High
EWY hits a 52-week high, soaring 169% from its low as South Korea’s chip-driven rally gains steam. Can this momentum-fueled ETF climb even higher?
Why more foreigners are seeking health care in China
A decade ago officials set a target for China to become an “internationally competitive” destination for medical tourism by 2030 (as South Korea has become: wealthy Chinese often visit that country …
Analysis-Korea’s fight for FX stability undermined by its Wall Street mania
SEOUL, Feb 5 () – South Korea’s efforts to stabilise its currency face a major obstacle at home – the record appetite of its retail investors for U. stocks that is fuelling dollar demand as the won …
Major firms redirect focus as South Korea formally legalizes tokenized securities
South Korea has approved a legal framework for tokenized securities, which formally recognizes blockchain-based issuance and tokenized assets within the existing financial system. The National …
Donald Trump to raise tariffs on South Korea to 25%
Donald Trump has said he will increase tariffs on South Korea to 25 per cent in response to Seoul’s slow pace in enacting the trade deal it struck with the US last year.
Explainer-Why has President Trump threatened to raise US tariffs on South Korea again?
By Cynthia Kim and Jihoon Lee SEOUL, Jan 27 (Reuters) – U.S. President Donald Trump said he was hiking tariffs on autos and other goods imported from South Korea to 25%, citing Seoul’s failure to …
Myanmar pipeline loan bid
The Myanmar government is seeking approval for a $131 million loan from South Korea that will enable it to upgrade the nation’s gas pipeline infrastructure. “The financing is meant to be used for a …