South Korean Ambassador to Dhaka Park Young-sik today (9 November) expressed hope that Bangladesh and South Korea can finalise the Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) soon, ideally …
South Korean solar firm cuts pay and hours for Georgia workers as US officials detain imports
A South Korean solar company says it will temporarily reduce pay and working hours for about 1,000 of its 3,000 employees in Georgia because U.S. customs officials have been detaining imported …
Japanese-owned shipping firm ONE eyes Asia trade with new South Korea route
TOKYO — Major Japanese-backed logistics company Ocean Network Express is bolstering its presence in shipping routes to South Korea, launching new service to ensure stable operations in the lanes that …
North Korea fires ballistic missile days after Hegseth wraps South Korea visit
North Korea fires ballistic missile days after U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s South Korea visit focused on deterring Pyongyang and strengthening alliance.
South Korea May Revisit Sanctions on North Korea After US Links Crypto Theft to Weapons Funding
South Korea may reconsider its sanctions approach toward North Korea after new US measures connected Pyongyang’s crypto theft operations to the funding of its weapons programs. Key Takeaways: South Korea is weighing a review of its sanctions policy after the US linked North Korea’s crypto theft operations to weapons funding.
Physical: Asia fans react as South Korea and the Philippines face a high-stakes tie
Asia as South Korea and the Philippines found themselves tied at five points, heading into the critical Sack Toss match with elimination looming
Swedish firm EQT shells out $930 million for a slice of South Korea’s Douzone Bizon
Swedish investment firm EQT said on Friday it would invest about $930 million in South Korea’s Douzone Bizon to take up a 37.6 per cent stake in the enterprise software provider, marking one of its …
Japan, South Korea’s Stablecoin Wars Could Redefine Who Controls Money: Banks or Fintechs?
Local currency stablecoins are on the rise across Asia. In Japan and South Korea, financial authorities tend to favor bank-issued stablecoins. But fintech startups are …
Crypto crime from South Korea to Cambodia surged 1,400-fold last year
South Korea’s crypto sector is under heightened scrutiny after transfers to Cambodia jumped 1,400-fold last year, exposing fresh anti-money laundering (AML) challenges for financial regulators. The …
South Korea says North Korea fired 1 ballistic missile toward its eastern waters
North Korea on Friday fired a suspected ballistic missile toward its eastern waters, South Korea’s military said, as Pyongyang steps up its testing activity while talks with Washington and Seoul remai …