SEOUL (Reuters) – South Korea said on Saturday it will consult with Naver, after media reported that the domestic internet company was under pressure from Japan to divest from a venture, adding that …
US, South Korea Outline Visions for Cost-Sharing on Troops, US Negotiator Says
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – U.S. and South Korean officials outlined respective visions for a new agreement on sharing the cost of keeping American troops in South Korea in talks this week and will …
Smaller towns in South Korea bear brunt of doctors’ shortage
Hospitals in South Korea’s smaller cities are struggling with a lack of physicians, as a nationwide strike of trainee doctors enters its third month in protest against plans to tackle the shortage by …
For Many Young South Koreans, Housing Costs Loom Large
Housing expenses represent the biggest monthly financial burden for four out of 10 people in their 20s and 30s in South Korea, according to a recent survey, highlighting the challenges of expensive …
South Korean Prosecutor Jailed for Leaking Info in Crypto Fraud Case
A South Korean prosecutor was jailed for leaking sensitive information in a high-profile crypto fraud case, media reported on April 25.
Posts misrepresent American politics professor’s remarks on corruption in South Korea
American professor Michael Johnston commented on corruption in South Korea for a 2014 documentary but did not say that “well-educated individuals come together in an organised manner to prey on the …
Jung Kwan Jang surging in Indonesia, riding the momentum of the Megawati wave
Korea Ginseng Corporation (KGC), a global company in general health, is ramping up its local marketing efforts to spotlight South Korean red ginseng in Indonesia, the home country of Megawati from the Jung Kwan Jang volleyball Team.
Korea’s Crypto Surge Secures Upbit In Top-5 Global Rank
Upbit accelerates South Korea into a crypto powerhouse, controlling 80% of national trading amid legal reforms and market enthusiasm. TakeAway Points: Upbit is one of the top five global exchanges and …
HD Hyundai’s Ship Maintenance Firm to Raise $540 Million in South Korea IPO
KKR-backed HD Hyundai Marine Solution will raise around $540 million in what would be the biggest South Korean initial public offering in two years.The ship maintenance and repair company affiliated with South Korean shipbuilding conglomerate HD Hyundai has priced shares at 83,
ADOR’s “Project 1945”: A Reflection of South Korean Independence Year in Dispute with HYBE
Reports on April 24 have revealed the existence of a dossier named “Project 1945” on a computer belonging to an ADOR executive. Notably, ADOR is the management agency of NewJeans. Taking its name from …