SEOUL, July 19 (Yonhap) — South Korea and the United States agreed Tuesday to implement liquidity facilities, if needed, as part of efforts to cooperate in stabilizing the foreign exchange market.
A rare South Korea-US missile test is meant to show they can strike back after a flurry of North Korean missile tests
A joint missile test in June was meant to show the US and South Korea could respond with “precision strikes on the origins of provocations.” …
Distrust and unease loom as South Koreans grow wary of China’s clout
The topic of relations with China, a top trading partner and powerful neighbour, remains a sensitive one among South Korean industry and government officials Even BTS, which has a passionate fan base …
Japan, South Korea foreign ministers agree to improve ties
Foreign ministers of South Korea and Japan held talks in Tokyo on Monday in what both sides said was a renewed effort to improve bilateral relations. The countries’ ties have been strained mostly over …
‘Strong stench’ coming from newly built apartment in S. Korea turns out to be human feces in walls
A resident of a newly built apartment building in South Korea began noticing an odor coming from their master bedroom’s closet that became increasingly worse, later discovering three bags of human …
Aon Study Finds Business Interruption and Economic Slowdown as Top Risks in South Korea
Aon plc (NYSE: AON), a leading global professional services firm, has announced the results of its 2021 Global Risk Management Survey for South Korea. The study gathers input from thousands of risk …
Hyundai Motor, South Korea union agree 9% wage hike deal
Hyundai Motor Co and a union representing its South Korea workforce have sealed a wage deal that will boost annual pay by about 9% just days after the automaker committed to building its first new …
Aon Study Finds Business Interruption and Economic Slowdown as Top Risks in South Korea
Aon plc (NYSE: AON), a leading global professional services firm, has announced the results of its 2021 Global Risk Management Survey for South Korea. The study gathers input from thousands of risk …
Hyundai Motor, South Korea union agree 9% wage hike deal
Hyundai Motor Co and a union representing its South Korea workforce have sealed a wage deal that will boost annual pay by about 9% just days after the automaker committed to building its first new …
Treasury Secretary Yellen calls out China trade practices in South Korea visit
Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen says the U.S. and South Korea should deepen their trade ties to avoid letting other countries use their market positions to unfair advantage.