Lee Jae-yong, or Jay Lee, is the executive chairman of Samsung Electronics and South Korea’s richest person. Lee had long been groomed for power and was raised, educated, and trained to take over from …
AMPO opens as MilPay in Korea transitions to USAFMCOM
In South Korea, the leaves aren’t the only things changing as the U.S. Army’s military pay mission there transitioned from military to civilians for …
South Korea to Monitor Financial Markets Amid Growing Volatility
South Korea Expands Market Monitoring to Address Volatility South Koreas Finance Minister, Choi Sang-mok, announced on Friday that the government is prepared to respond swiftly to any excessive …
South Korea inflation weakest in almost 4 years, sets stage for more rate cuts
SEOUL (Reuters) – South Korea’s October headline inflation slowed further to the weakest level in almost four years, data showed on Tuesday, strengthening the case for more interest rate cuts and …
South Korea’s Residential Property Market Analysis 2024
After a significant slump since July 2022 brought by high borrowing costs, tight credit conditions, and previously stringent tax and regulatory measures on property, South Korea’s housing market is …
Why JW Marriott Dongdaemun Square Seoul Is A Smart Choice For Your First Trip To South Korea’s Capital
Celebrating its tenth anniversary this year, JW Marriott Dongdaemun Square Seoul is a classic property ideal for first-time visitors to South Korea’s capital city.
US calls on a silent China to use its sway over Russia and North Korea
The U.S. and South Korea have called on China to use its influence over Russia and North Korea to prevent escalation after North Korea sent thousands of troops to aid Moscow’s war against Ukraine …
Indonesia bets on SE Asia’s first battery plant to become EV hub
After being chosen by a joint venture of South Korea’s Hyundai and LG for the USD 1.1 billion factory, Indonesia is now looking to boost investment to give it an edge in the race to become a regional …
Indonesia bets on Southeast Asia’s first battery plant to become EV hub
After being chosen by a joint venture of South Korea’s Hyundai and LG for the $1.1 billion factory, Indonesia is now looking to boost investment to give it an edge in the race to become a regional EV …
Japan’s Ishiba sends offering to Yasukuni Shrine, angering S.Korea, China
Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba sent an offering to Tokyo’s Yasukuni Shrine, his office said on Thursday, drawing criticism from South Korea and China which view the shrine as a symbol of Japan’s militaristic past.