Despite concerns over an economic downturn, South Korea’s major financial groups — KB, Shinhan, and Hana — posted the highest-ever first-quarter profits.
Lee verdict sparks impeachment battle, South Korea loses finance chief
Just over an hour after South Korea’s Supreme Court revived a high-profile election case against opposition leader Lee Jae-myung, lawmakers from his party staged a dramatic confrontation in Parliament,
Trade deals with India, Japan, South Korea to come into effect soon: Trump
Trump also noted that even though the US will try to make many deals with the countries that have been hit by tariffs, in many cases, he would have to take a hard line …
South Korea’s SK Innovation says refining margins will improve after surprise Q1 loss
SK Innovation Co Ltd, owner of South Korea’s biggest oil refiner SK Energy, swung to an unexpected operating loss in the first quarter on weaker oil prices, but forecast a recovery in refining margins …
Bunker-cafe on Korean border paints image of peace
Reclining on sofas at a South Korean cafe, customers sip iced americanos as they gaze past barbed wire fences and watchtowers at the mountains of North Korea.
About 4,700 North Korean soldiers have been killed or wounded fighting for Russia, South Korea says
South Korea’s spy agency says an estimated 4,700 North Korean soldiers have been killed or wounded while fighting alongside Russia against Ukrainian forces.
South Korea’s Residential Property Market Analysis 2025
Although foreign nationals are generally permitted to purchase property in South Korea, concerns are rising over speculative buying and regulatory gaps that allow non-residents to bypass housing rules …
South Korean officials to discuss trade deals with the U.S. in Washington today
A team from South Korea’s Industry Ministry will leave for Washington on Wednesday, aiming for potential trade deals and to slow the impact of tariffs on Korean firms. The delegation plans “technical …
South Korean officials to discuss trade deals with the U.S. in Washington today
A team from South Korea’s Industry Ministry will leave for Washington on Wednesday, aiming for potential trade deals and to slow the impact of tariffs on Korean firms. The delegation plans “technical …
(LEAD) Finance minister says S. Korea not seeking hasty trade deal with U.S. before June election
Finance Minister Choi Sang-mok said Wednesday that South Korea is not hurrying to conclude trade negotiations with the United States ahead of its upcoming presidential election, noting that recent …