South Korea-Qatar Business Forum held in Doha Wednesday marked the comprehensive strategic partnership between both nations, whose trade exchange in the first five months of 2022 stood at $5.98bn, an …
Seoul Probes Claims That Myanmar Used a Korean-Made Ship Against Civilians
Seoul has launched an investigation after a former Myanmar sailor, now turned defector, leaked evidence proving the Myanmar navy obtained a warship from South Korea under false pretenses and used it …
SK magic bets big on Malaysia
This article first appeared in The Edge Malaysia Weekly on October 17, 2022 – October 23, 2022 SK magic, the South Korean home appliances rental company, is betting that Malaysians will embrace the …
South Korea, U.S. in ‘intense conversation’ over EV tax credits, ambassador says
Officials are discussing “several possible options” to correct what South Korea believes to be unfair policies, ambassador Cho Tae-yong said.
South Korea, U.S. in ‘intense conversation’ over EV tax credits, trade ambassador says
Officials are discussing “several possible options” to correct what South Korea believes to be unfair policies, ambassador Cho Tae-yong said.
Hyundai breaks ground on $5.5 billion electric car plant in Georgia
The South Korean company plans to open the factory in 2025, with at least 8,100 employees producing up to 300,000 electric vehicles per year.
US vows full military defense of allies against North Korea
The United States will make full use of its military capabilities, “including nuclear, conventional and missile defense,” to defend its allies Japan and South Korea, U.S. Deputy Secretary of State …
We should focus on South Korea’s interest rates, not just its currency: Financial services firm
Daniel Yoo of Yuanta Securities says “in terms of the overall market,” the country’s interest rates and currency need to be stabilized.
South Korean lawmakers pressure Google, Netflix to pay network fees
Members of the South Korean National Assembly pressured the representatives of Google and Netflix to come up with measures to deal with the surging online traffic the two companies account for in …
North and South Korea exchange warning shots along disputed sea boundary
Analyst Cheong Seong-Chang at the private Sejong Institute in South Korea said North Korea had likely intentionally plotted its ship incursion because it would be “unimaginable” for a North Korean …