As South Korea seeks to boost the global profile of its financial markets, the export powerhouse is struggling to loosen the tight currency restrictions that have for years been a major pain point for …
South Korea’s push to make its markets global dogged by FX history
As South Korea seeks to boost the global profile of its financial markets, the export powerhouse is struggling to loosen the tight currency restrictions that have for years been a major pain point for …
South Korea-built nuclear reactor connected to UAE power grid
The fourth unit of the South Korea-built Barakah nuclear power plant in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) has been successfully connected to the Middle East nation’s power transmission grid, …
China’s ecommerce groups make inroads in South Korea with lure of low prices
AliExpress and Temu are undercutting domestic competition and US rivals in world’s fourth-largest online shopping market …
Finance minister visits LG Energy Solution factory
Finance Minister Choi Sang-mok (C) listens to an official of LG Energy Solution Ltd., South Korea’s top car battery maker, during his visit to its factory in the central city of Cheongju on March 24, …
South Korea’s ramen exports on track to reach $1 billion in 2024
The United States ranked as the largest overseas market South Korea has exported to in February, amounting to $19.8 million. The surge in popularity of Korean ramen can be attributed to its frequent …
North Korea Pictures Show Test of Nuclear-Capable Rockets
Other recent North Korean exercises coincided with operation Freedom Shield, an annual drill led by South Korea and the U.S. that concluded March 14. 1 of 3 Kim Jong Un watches North Korean forces …
Why are striking doctors in South Korea facing license suspensions and what’s next?
South Korea is poised to start suspending the licenses of thousands of striking junior doctors as a punitive measure against their weekslong walkouts that have shaken hospital operations.Starting next …
Why South Korea might suspend striking doctors’ licenses en masse
Junior doctors in South Korea have been protesting the government’s plan to recruit more medical students yearly. In response, the government might revoke their medical licenses.
Yamamoto chased after 1st inning of debut as Padres beat Dodgers 15-11 for 2-game South Korea split
Yoshinobu Yamamoto was chased after one inning of a nightmarish major league debut and the San Diego Padres outlasted the Dodgers 15-11 after Los Angeles fired Shohei Ohtani’s interpreter following …