SEOUL, Aug 30 (Reuters) – South Korea unveiled a major cabinet reshuffle on Sunday, naming First Vice Finance Minister Lee Hyoung-il as the new deputy prime minister and minister of economy and …
Korea divided: Siblings separated, a son’s fight to save his mom
An elderly South Korean waits to see a brother in the North one last time, while a North Korean defector risks it all.
North Korea condemns US arms sale to South Korea, vows strong response
By Kyu-seok Shim and Joyce Lee SEOUL, Aug 27 (Reuters) – North Korea’s Foreign Ministry on Thursday denounced a U.S. decision to approve the sale of missiles and related equipment to South Korea, …
Bangladesh signs trade deal with S Korea
Bangladesh has signed a free trade deal with South Korea under which 97 percent of its goods will get preferential access to the $2 trillion market, as part of its preparations for graduation from the …
Brunei Expands Regional Trade With New Direct Shipping Service
Brunei launches a new direct shipping service linking Muara Port with China, South Korea, Indonesia and the Philippines to expand regional trade.
South Korean defense firms shift focus to Peru, Chile, Philippines
This second half of the year, South Korean defense companies’ focus has shifted away from Europe, their traditional market, toward Peru, Chile, and the Philippines. With no news of large-scale …
Vietnam urges Qualcomm, Samsung to deepen AI, chip investment as it seeks tech upgrade
HANOI, August 28 (Reuters) – Vietnamese leaders have urged U.S. chip designer Qualcomm and South Korea’s Samsung Electronics to expand their investment in artificial intelligence, semiconductors and …
Kazakhstan Seeks to Expand Non-Commodity Exports to South Korea Through Direct Business Ties
The event brought together nearly 100 representatives from the Korean side, including importers and business leaders, alongside Kazakh producers and government and industry representatives. The …
S. Korea watchdog’s probe into Coupang stalls after inspection refusal
The fair trade watchdog’s probe into the South Korean arm of U.S.-listed Coupang Inc. appears to have hit a setback, industry sources said Thursday.
Financing Discussed for Iraq-South Korea Air Defence Deal
By John Lee. Iraq’s Finance Minister and the South Korean Ambassador to Iraq have met to discuss the financing of an air defence system contract agreed between the two countries. According to Iraq’s …