South Korea and Japan’s latest efforts to restore bilateral ties will give a “significant positive spillover” to Asia’s No. 4 economy, the finance minister said Friday. On Thursday, South Korea …
Improved ties with Japan to boost exports, consumption: finance minister
South Korea and Japan’s latest efforts to restore bilateral ties will give a “significant positive spillover” to Asia’s No. 4 economy, the finance minister said Friday. On Thursday, South Korea …
Opinion: Reforging ties between Japan and South Korea after a troubled history
Despite Japanese occupation, reparation disputes and political kidnappings, South Korea and Japan are ready to move forward. Read more here.
Unusual $828 Billion Loan Market Magnifies Housing Risk in Korea
(Bloomberg) — South Korea’s property market risks an accelerated slide triggered by quirks in renting practices, an outcome that would put its sputtering economy under more pressure and test the …
Zebra escapes zoo in Seoul, South Korea, spends hours galloping through city’s busy streets
The Seoul Children’s Grand Park said it would carryout a thorough investigation to prevent any future escapes.
Jürgen Klinsmann’s reputation on the line as he dives into South Korea job
World Cup qualification in 2026 is an achievable goal but Jürgen Klinsmann needs to do more than that to make his mark in Asia
North Korea fires 4 cruise missiles off its east coast, South Korea says
North Korea fired multiple cruise missiles off its east coast on Wednesday as its rivals South Korea and the United States held joint military exercises, the South Korean military said.
Japan, South Korea drop export claims against each other
Japan’s Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry has announced the country will lift export controls of three key semiconductor-related materials imposed in 2019 against South Korea TOKYO — Japan and …
North Korea fires cruise missiles as allies stage drills
North Korea launched cruise missiles toward the sea on Wednesday, South Korea’s military said, three days after the North carried out what it called a simulated nuclear attack on South Korea to …
‘Zombie’ Developers Increase in Korea as Property Market Wobbles
The share of South Korean developers struggling to pay interest expenses on their loans rose by a quarter last year as the central bank aggressively tightened policy and the local housing market began …