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US soldier who crossed into North Korea 2 months ago is in American custody, US officials say
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — The U.S. soldier who sprinted into North Korea across the heavily fortified border between the Koreas two months ago is in American custody, two U.S. officials said Wednesday …
North Korea to expel US soldier Travis King over illegal border crossing
King, who joined the US army in January 2021, faced two allegations of assault in South Korea. He pleaded guilty to one instance of assault and destroying public property for damaging a police car …
Travis King: North Korea to deport US soldier who dashed over border from South Korea
North Korea has decided to expel a US soldier who crossed into the country through its heavily armed border with South Korea in July.Private Travis King ran into the North in July while on a civilian …
South Korea Business Confidence Improves Slightly, Outlook Fades
Business sentiment in South Korea improved for the first time in three months in September, though marginally, the latest survey from …
The Asian Games’ golden ticket: South Korea’s Esports stars target medal success – and a military exemption
Gaming has achieved an unprecedented milestone by being selected as an official medal sport for the Hangzhou Asian Games in the form of esports, but participating in the competition holds significant importance – and possibly life-changing implications – for some players.
South Korea’s power of cultural intelligence
South Korea has firmly established itself as a global economic powerhouse, extending its influence far beyond its borders. From corporate giants to nimble startups, South Korean enterprises are rapidly expanding their global reach.
Deutsche Bank increases South Korean capital
The bank added EU150m in capital allocation for its Seoul branch. Deutsche Bank is boosting its capital allocation for its Seoul branch by EU150m, marking a 36.7% increase in investment as it plans to expand business operations and better serve clients in South Korea.
South Korea optimistic of inclusion in key world bond index
One of South Korea’s top financial regulators is optimistic of inclusion this month in FTSE Russell’s World Government Bond Index, a market gauge expected to bring billions of dollars in foreign capital inflows.
Will Singapore or Hong Kong finance the South’s next transition?
Within Asia, the richer and aging North East Asia (Japan, South Korea, China, Taiwan, Hong Kong SAR) are huge net savers, with net investment surpluses (including Singapore), amounting to $10.4 …