Former South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol moved back on Friday with his wife and their 11 dogs and cats to their apartment in an upscale district of Seoul, close to the prosecutors’ office where the …
Reducing U.S. troops in South Korea would be ‘problematic,’ top commander warns
As North Korea continues to develop its weapons programs and strengthens its military ties with Russia, a reduction of U.S. troops based in South Korea would be “problematic,” the commander of U.S.
Factbox-Who Are the Top Contenders for South Korea’s Presidential Election?
SEOUL (Reuters) – South Korea will hold a snap presidential election within 60 … he faces several trials on matters ranging from bribery to charges mostly linked to a $1-billion property development …
Long road to recovery begins in wake of South Korea’s worst-ever wildfires
Power, water outages ongoing; survivors report post-traumatic stress disorder The wildfires have been put out, but the process of recovery has only just begun. In communities left in ruins across …
South Korea fin min says to strengthen monitoring of bonds, FX markets
SEOUL, April 11 (Reuters) – South Korea’s Finance Minister Choi Sang-mok said on Friday the government will strengthen monitoring of foreign exchange, bonds and money markets while preparing …
South Korea presidential ouster part of Chinese strategy to ‘expand its regional influence,’ expert says
One analyst, as well as supporters of South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol, says China backed Yoon’s ouster in South Korea to weaken U.S. ties and expand its influence by propping up Beijing-friendly …
Stock market rallies after Trump opens tariff negotiations with Japan and South Korea
The morning rally marked the first time stocks opened in the green since President Donald Trump announced tariffs on April 2.
Analysis-Trade war pressures South Korea to cut rates faster and deeper
South Korea’s central bank may be forced to bring forward or deepen interest rate cuts this year as Asia’s fourth-largest economy grapples with the risk of recession due to the escalating U.S. trade …
FTSE Sees South Korea Inclusion in Bond Index by November 2026
FTSE Russell will include South Korean government bonds in its flagship debt index by November 2026, the index provider said on Tuesday.
US and South Korean warship makers sign deal that could help narrow naval race with China
America’s largest military shipbuilder has signed a deal with a South Korean company that experts say could be a big step in helping the US Navy build new warships to keep pace with rival China in …