Foreign nationals are reminded that it’s illegal to participate in political activities while in South Korea, and they should heed local authority advice if they find themselves near any demonstrations or protests.
KT&G expands Turkey plant to boost sales
KT&G Corp., South Korea’s dominant tobacco company, has expanded its production facility in Turkey to boost its overseas sales. The expanded Turkey plant will serve as an export base for the North …
Factbox-Mugshot, khaki uniform and solitary cell for South Korea’s detained President Yoon
South Korea’s impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol has spent his first night incarcerated as a pre-trial inmate at the Seoul Detention Centre after a court issued a formal detention warrant on Sunday to hold him for up to 20 days.
South Korea cuts 2025 growth forecast over political crisis
SEOUL – South Korea’s central bank said on Jan 20 it had slashed its 2025 growth forecast because of the political crisis triggered by President Yoon Suk Yeol’s declaration of martial law last month.
Exports to slow in January due to fewer business days: trade minister
Trade Minister Cheong In-kyo said Monday that South Korea’s exports are anticipated to experience a slowdown this month due to a reduced number of business days as a result of the Lunar New Year …
S. Korea’s 2025 growth outlook to be slashed to 1.6-1.7 pct amid martial law crisis: BOK
The Bank of Korea (BOK) said Monday its outlook for South Korea’s economic growth this year may be lowered to as low as 1.6 percent due to a political crisis sparked by suspended President Yoon Suk …
S. Korea’s 2025 growth outlook to be slashed to 1.6-1.7 pct amid martial law crisis: BOK
The Bank of Korea (BOK) said Monday its outlook for South Korea’s economic growth this year may be lowered to as low as 1.6 percent due to a political crisis sparked by suspended President Yoon Suk …
Protesters storm South Korea court after it extends Yoon’s detention
Supporters of impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol pushed past lines of police to enter the court, some destroying furniture and blasting fire extinguishers at officers trying to suppress them.
31 Vietnamese fall victim to South Korea employment scam
A man in Can Tho in the Mekong Delta has been arrested for defrauding 31 individuals out of more than VND3 billion ($118,437) with promises of employment in South Korea.
Philippines, South Korea partner to promote digital transformation, innovation
The Philippines has partnered with South Korea to pursue digital transformation and innovation efforts to drive economic growth.