By John Lee. Iraqi Defense Minister Thabet Mohammed has discussed expanding cooperation with South Korea on air and mobile defense systems, including the Korean Utility Helicopter (KUH-1), also known …
South Korea to target lower tariffs in opening round of US trade talks
A South Korean delegation will meet U.S. counterparts on Thursday for an opening round of trade talks, with cooperation on shipbuilding and energy expected to be on the agenda, and possibly shared …
Finance ministers of S. Korea, China meet in Washington over global finance issues
The finance ministers of South Korea and China held a meeting in Washington and exchanged their views on various global financial issues, Seoul’s finance ministry said Thursday. South Korean Finance …
Chinese tourist arrested for damaging Tesla cybertruck in South Korea’s wealthiest neighborhood
Police in South Korea have arrested a Chinese tourist for allegedly damaging a parked Tesla cybertruck valued at around 100 million won (US$70,400) in Seoul’s Gangnam, the country’s richest …
China asks South Korea not to export rare earth products to US defense, warns companies could be sanctioned
The Chinese government has warned South Korean companies of retributions if they continue exporting products containing its rare metals to U.S. military.
(LEAD) Finance minister says will work to resolidify S. Korea-U.S. alliance
Finance Minister Choi Sang-mok said Tuesday that his upcoming trade talks with the Donald Trump administration will help pave the way for renewed discussions on strengthening the South Korea-U.S.
US, South Korea Set for Trade Negotiation as Tariffs Hit Economy
South Korea and the US will kick off trade negotiations this week as the Asian export powerhouse seeks to persuade Donald Trump’s administration to ease the punitive levies that are starting to bite …
US, South Korea Set for Trade Negotiation as Tariffs Hit Economy
South Korea and the US will kick off trade negotiations this week as the Asian export powerhouse seeks to persuade Donald Trump’s administration to ease the punitive levies that are starting to bite …
US, South Korea to hold trade talks this week, Seoul says
South Korea and the US will hold trade consultations this week in Washington at the suggestion of the US, Seoul’s trade ministry said on Sunday. Finance Minister Choi Sang-mok and Trade Minister Ahn …
S&P says insurers can absorb South Korea wildfire losses
The fire was the worst on record since 1987. South Korea’s “worst wildfire on record since 1987” is expected to result in moderate claims for property and casualty insurers and reinsurers, according …