Too much debt is burdening the country’s housing market. Regulators should consider tightening loan rules amidst the rising number of repossessed properties in South Korea, where household debt rose …
Seoul asks U.S. to exclude S. Korea from new tariff scheme: trade ministry
South Korea’s Deputy Trade Minister Park Jong-won has filed a request with the U.S. government to leave South Korea out of its new import tariff plans, highlighting the Korea-U.S. free trade agreement …
South Korean and US forces conduct combined exercise involving B-1B bomber
The U.S. and South Korean militaries have conducted an aerial exercise involving at least one U.S. B-1B bomber in their first joint air force drill since President Donald Trump began his second term.
K-pop business could ‘collapse’ if NewJeans controversy sets a precedent, industry groups in South Korea warn
The music industry groups are urging the government to implement regulations against poaching of artists who are under exclusive contracts.
South Korea responds to Johnny Somali’s YouTube resurgence with fresh charges
Just days after Johnny Somali reemerged on YouTube with threats to “destroy” Japan, South Korea slapped him with another charge.
Why is Iran urging Qatar to release $6B in frozen oil payments?
The payments, by South Korea for Iranian oil, were initially frozen in Seoul bank accounts in 2019, after the Trump administration increased sanctions on Iran, before transfer to Qatar.
Mohegan lender Bain Capital takes control of Inspire South Korea
Investment firm Bain Capital, which helped finance Mohegan Gaming’s South Korea resort, has seized control of the property.
Mohegan lender Bain Capital takes control of Inspire South Korea
Investment firm Bain Capital, which helped finance Mohegan Gaming’s South Korea resort, has seized control of the property.
South Korea vehicle exports plunge 20% in January
The value of built-up vehicles exported from South Korea in January 2025 fell by almost 20% to US$4.99bn compared with a record high of US$6.21bn a year earlier, according to data released by the …
South Korea vehicle exports plunge 20% in January
The value of built-up vehicles exported from South Korea in January 2025 fell by almost 20% to US$4.99bn compared with a record high of US$6.21bn a year earlier, according to data released by the …