At least 16 people have died from heat-related illnesses in South Korea as the country swelters under a prolonged heat wave with temperatures above 38 degrees Celsius (100 Fahrenheit) in some parts of the country. The deaths, which have all happened since …
‘The fear of being labelled feminist is real’: Barbie movie flops in South Korea
Critics point to patriarchal society where feminist themes can still be regarded as taboo
(LEAD) S. Korea closely monitoring impact of U.S. credit downgrade: finance ministry
SEOUL, Aug. 2 (Yonhap) — South Korea is closely monitoring the aftermath of the U.S. credit rating downgrade, the finance ministry said Wednesday, noting the event is set to have only a limited …
‘I lost hope in farming’: Extreme weather devastates South Korean watermelon farmer
Kwon Gye-soon has been farming for more than a quarter of a century but she is not hopeful she can get back on her feet this time after climate change-driven flooding in July devastated her watermelon …
South Korea to step up monitoring of forex market – vice finmin
SEOUL, Aug 2 (Reuters) – South Korea’s vice finance minister said on Wednesday authorities would step up monitoring of the foreign exchange market and take measures in case of increased volatility in …
Dog Meat Trade Faces Growing Criticism in South Korea. But Banning It Isn’t So Easy
Foreigners think South Korea is a cultural powerhouse. But the more K-culture increases its international standing, the bigger shock foreigners experience over our dog meat consumption.”
South Korea factories regain some footing as export orders turn around – PMI
A protracted slump in South Korea’s factory activity eased in July as export orders rose for the first time in nearly 1-1/2 years, a private business survey showed on Tuesday, raising hopes for a more …
South Korea factories regain some footing as export orders turn around – PMI
A protracted slump in South Korea’s factory activity eased in July as export orders rose for the first time in nearly 1-1/2 years, a private business survey showed on Tuesday, raising hopes for a more …
South Korea ditches China for the U.S. – Why?
The geopolitical landscape is shifting as South Korea moves away from China and aligns more closely with the U.S., a tectonic shift with potential consequences for the global economic balance. While …
Tech cold war: South Korea pivots from China to US
Washington is courting chipmakers and battery manufacturers with large subsidies but demanding they loosen ties with their other major market