A B-52H landed at Cheongju International Airport, marking the very first time the iconic bomber landed in South Korea. A U.S. Air Force B-52H
(LEAD) Fitch keeps S. Korea’s credit rating at ‘AA-,’ outlook stable
SEOUL, Oct. 17 (Yonhap) — Global credit appraiser Fitch Ratings has reaffirmed South Korea’s sovereign rating at “AA-” with a stable outlook, the finance ministry said … against geopolitical risks …
This Moment Will Determine the Future of the U.S.-South Korea Alliance and Indo-Pacific Strategy | Opinion
This month marks the 70th anniversary of the U.S. and South Korean alliance, which was formalized by the signing of the Mutual Defense Treaty. Over seven decades, our partnership has flourished through great challenges, providing great benefits to both countries.
Exclusive: Britain, South Korea extend tariff-free trade on goods with EU links
Britain and South Korea have agreed to extend a period of low or zero tariffs on bilateral trade by two years, ahead of talks to forge a new trade deal, the British government said on Monday, in a boost for the car industry.
Fearing China, South Korea Targets Contractors on Taiwan Navy Submarines
SEOUL (Reuters) -South Korean authorities cited the risk of Chinese economic retaliation when they charged marine technology firm SI Innotec last year with violating trade laws for its work on Taiwan’s new military submarine program, according to a police document seen by Reuters and two people familiar with the matter.
Paraglider death footage from South Korea, not Israel
Hamas fighters used motorized gliders in their October 2023 assault on Israel, triggering a bloody war that has resulted in thousands dead and some 199 hostages. But a clip shared online does not show a Palestinian paraglider’s accidental death during the attack;
South Korea takes on global banks over short selling
South Korea has made its intentions clear; it’s clamping down on shady financial practices. At the forefront of this assertive stance are two global investment banks that South Korea’s financial …
Hitejinro Co. Sows Seeds of Expansion with First Overseas Production Plant in Vietnam
In the heart of Vietnam’s bustling Thai Binh province, a new chapter in South Korea’s beverage industry is being penned. Hitejinro Co., a renowned beverage maker from South Korea, is planting its …
Fearing China, South Korea targets firms building Taiwan navy submarines
South Korean authorities cited the risk of Chinese economic retaliation when they charged marine technology firm SI Innotec last year with violating trade laws for its work on Taiwan’s new military …
S. Korea to extend fuel tax cut through year-end
SEOUL, Oct. 16 (Yonhap) — Finance Minister Choo Kyung-ho said Monday that South Korea will extend the tax cut on fuel consumption through December amid concerns about growing inflationary pressure …