Police in South Korea have arrested a Chinese tourist for allegedly damaging a parked Tesla cybertruck valued at around 100 million won (US$70,400) in Seoul’s Gangnam, the country’s richest …
China asks South Korea not to export rare earth products to US defense, warns companies could be sanctioned
The Chinese government has warned South Korean companies of retributions if they continue exporting products containing its rare metals to U.S. military.
(LEAD) Finance minister says will work to resolidify S. Korea-U.S. alliance
Finance Minister Choi Sang-mok said Tuesday that his upcoming trade talks with the Donald Trump administration will help pave the way for renewed discussions on strengthening the South Korea-U.S.
US, South Korea Set for Trade Negotiation as Tariffs Hit Economy
South Korea and the US will kick off trade negotiations this week as the Asian export powerhouse seeks to persuade Donald Trump’s administration to ease the punitive levies that are starting to bite …
US, South Korea Set for Trade Negotiation as Tariffs Hit Economy
South Korea and the US will kick off trade negotiations this week as the Asian export powerhouse seeks to persuade Donald Trump’s administration to ease the punitive levies that are starting to bite …
US, South Korea to hold trade talks this week, Seoul says
South Korea and the US will hold trade consultations this week in Washington at the suggestion of the US, Seoul’s trade ministry said on Sunday. Finance Minister Choi Sang-mok and Trade Minister Ahn …
S&P says insurers can absorb South Korea wildfire losses
The fire was the worst on record since 1987. South Korea’s “worst wildfire on record since 1987” is expected to result in moderate claims for property and casualty insurers and reinsurers, according …
As change rocks the US and South Korea, they offer each other safe harbor
This enduring partnership is underpinned by Korean companies’ multi-billion-dollar investments and job creation across various sectors, as well as by U.S. investment in South Korea.
North Korea Rails at US for Sending Long-Range Bomber to Doorstep
The U.S. and South Korea commenced a large-scale air exercise on Thursday to enhance their readiness posture against North Korea’s threats. The drill, codenamed Freedom Flag, is scheduled to end on …
South Korea signals rate cuts in May, year ahead as Trump tariffs pose ‘significant’ risks
SEOUL: South Korea’s central bank on Thursday signalled it would cut rates in May and left the door wide open to further monetary easing to cope with “significant” risks to the economy from US President Donald Trump’s sweeping tariff policy.