Japan announced Tuesday a decision to reinstate South Korea as a preferred nation with fast-track trade status from July 21, virtually ending a four-year economic row that was strained during their …
South Korea has world’s lowest fertility rate, may slow economic growth
Around the world, nations are looking at the prospect of shrinking, aging populations — but none more so than South Korea.
As Japan prepares to release Fukushima wastewater, anxiety grows across South Korea
As Japan plans to release treated radioactive water from the crippled Fukushima nuclear power plant into the sea this summer, concerned South Koreans are stocking up on sea salt.
K-beauty sees surging growth in Vietnam
Vietnam is seeing exponential growth in demands for South Korean cosmetics, marking it as a potential replacement market for Korean beauty companies suffering from their recently spluttering …
North Korea claims U.S. submarine visit to South Korea is a ‘rehearsal’ for further deployment
The North Korean government has called a recent visit of the U.S. submarine Michigan to South Korea a “rehearsal” for the further deployment of nuclear submarines around the Korean peninsula.
MSCI Sidelines South Korea for a Market Upgrade, Again
South Korea has failed once again to persuade MSCI to consider reclassifying its stock market as developed rather than emerging, despite proposing a host of changes to help international investors. A
North Korea’s Cyberspying Extends Beyond Cryptocurrency To Target State Secrets, Says Report
Government entities and neighboring countries have been targeted in North Korea’s information-collection efforts. In cyberattacks closer to home, South Korea has borne the brunt of North Korea’s cyber …
Vietnam and South Korea to double bilateral trade to US$150bil by 2030
South Korea and Vietnam have agreed to make joint efforts to nearly double bilateral trade to US$150 billion by 2030 and deepen cooperation on key industry minerals and net-zero goals, the industry …
Taiwan and South Korea, once tech industry rivals, are joining forces under geopolitical pressure
Taiwanese app developer Gogolook counts South Korea as one of its top seven markets worldwide. Its Whoscall app for phone scam detection has been used in South Korea since 2012 and Korean online …
UPDATE 1-Blinken called S.Korea to discuss China visit; N.Korea warns of stronger response
U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken called key ally South Korea to discuss results of his visit to China this month, South Korea’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs said on Saturday. Blinken told South …