Korean FDI in the UAE totalled $2.2bn up until the beginning of 2021, reflecting a 73 percent growth compared to the beginning of 2013. These investments are mostly concentrated in finance, insurance, …
UPDATE 1-North Korea launches missile ahead of South Korea-Japan summit
SEOUL, March 16 (Reuters) – North Korea fired a ballistic missile into the sea between the Korean peninsula and Japan, South Korea’s military said on Thursday, just hours before South Korean President …
After South Korea’s Icebreaker, Its President Is Welcomed to Tokyo
South Korea Defense Ministry For the moment … business communities of both nations were discussing creating a new fund to offer scholarships and finance student exchange programs. Image A rally in …
North Korea really hates U.S.-South Korea military drills. Here’s why.
North Korea is ratcheting up its missile launches over what it calls a “declaration of war” by the United States and South Korea as the allies carry out major military exercises. Kim Jong Un’s regime,
Analysis: China, North Korea loom large as South Korea and Japan try to make amends
South Korea’s willingness to resolve historical disputes in the name of improving relations with Japan is largely driven by concerns over North Korea’s growing capabilities, and managing any rivalry …
UPDATE 1-South Korea’s Yoon says cooperation with Japan vital amid concerns on North Korea, supply chains
SEOUL, March 15 (Reuters) – South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol said on Wednesday that cooperation with Japan is vital in confronting North Korea’s growing threats and protecting global supply chains …
UPDATE 1-South Korea’s Yoon says cooperation with Japan vital amid concerns on North Korea, supply chains
SEOUL, March 15 (Reuters) – South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol said on Wednesday that cooperation with Japan is vital in confronting North Korea’s growing threats and protecting global supply chains …
More North Korean defectors pursue entrepreneurship for better life
Startups have become a buzzword among North Korean defectors living in South Korea as they mull various options to start their own business in order to escape what they perceive as discrimination at …
Thailand police launch overnight patrols of durian farms to thwart thieves
Thailand is the world’s largest durian grower, exporting about 100 billion baht (US$2.9 billion) worth of the fruits to countries including China and South Korea in 2021. Despite their powerful odour, …
Older workers pull South Korea jobless rate down to record low
South Korea’s unemployment rate has fallen back to a record low, data showed on Wednesday, mainly due to increased employment among people aged 60 and over, and as shrinking exports and a sluggish housing market have yet to significantly hit payrolls.