MANILA, Philippines — Former Ilocos Sur Governor Luis “Chavit” Singson revealed that he partnered with South Korean star Lee Seung Gi and other Korean investors to convert parts of Metrowalk as Little Seoul. In an interview with the media, including …
S. Korea unveils first 5-year plan to nurture advanced, strategic industries
SEOUL, May 26 (Yonhap) — South Korea unveiled its first five-year plan Friday to support … It is pushing to speed up administrative procedures regarding some mandatory state approvals for business …
North Korea slams ‘sinister’ South and allies as live-fire exercises with US begin
US, Japan and South Korea tighten monitoring of North’s missile launches; meanwhile South puts first commercial satellite in space on own rocket …
Houston’s business with South Korean companies nearly quadrupled over the last decade
HOUSTON — In a city as diverse as Houston, it’s no surprise there’s a lot of global business, including with South Korea. According to the Greater Houston Partnership’s Global Report, South Korea is …
South Korea, US hold largest live-fire drills to respond to ‘full-scale’ attack
South Korean and U.S. forces began their largest-ever joint live-fire exercises on Thursday, simulating a “full-scale attack” from North Korea, South Korea’s defence ministry said.
LG India expects 10% growth, exploring new business categories as Health care, says MD Hong Ju Jeon
India is an important market for the South Korean chaebol, where it sees a “big potential” as the economic situation is bright compared to other global markets with a growing population with more …
S. Korea to maintain policy goal to tame inflation, diversify exports: Choo
The finance minister said while it is notable that South Korea has emerged as an advanced economy by rolling out a series of economic development plans since the 1960s, the country nevertheless faces …
Marketmind: U.S. default risk clouds Korea, Indonesia rate decisions
The central banks of South Korea and Indonesia announce interest rate decisions on Thursday, against a backdrop of growing nervousness across world markets that the U.S. could be sleepwalking to an …
Strong headwinds ahead for South Korea’s housing market
Korea’s housing market has experienced a significant slump since July last year. A number of factors, including high borrowing costs, tight credit conditions, and previously stringent tax and …
The Business Case for a Dodgers-Padres Series in South Korea is Strong. Here’s Why.
San Diego and LA baseball fans, as well as sponsors and advertisers, may look overseas to start the 2024 MLB season with a Dodgers-Padres series in South Korea.