General Motors’ (GM) plant in Bupyeong, South Korea, is facing a sharp downturn in operations as concerns over impending U.S. auto tariffs escalate. The plant, a key production hub for GM’s exports to …
South Korea urged to soften US tariffs blow
The South Korean auto industry has called on the national government to introduce measures to offset the effects of the planned import duty hike on automotive products imported into the US. The US …
KCC Philippines hailed 2025 Most Outstanding Korean Cultural Center
The Korean Cultural Center in the Philippines was hailed the “2025 Most Outstanding Korean Cultural Center” by the South Korean Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism (MCST).
UOB opens FDI centre for South Korean investors
Singaporean United Overseas Bank (UOB) has launched its 11th Foreign Direct Investment [FDI] Advisory Centre in Seoul, South Korea, to help Korean investors break into the Association of Southeast …
Race to save lives and ancient artefacts in South Korea as wildfires rage
Firefighters in South Korea are racing to save lives and ancient artefacts from the largest wildfire in the country’s history. At least 27 people have been killed so far, according to the country’s …
Acquittal clears hurdle in South Korea opposition leader Lee Jae-myung’s presidential bid
He had risked disqualification from running if found guilty of violating election laws. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Vena Energy invests $200m in South Korea’s Yokji Offshore Wind Project
With a planned capacity of 384MW, the project is expected to play a pivotal role in diversifying South Korea’s energy mix.
South Korea opposition clears hurdle for presidency after winning legal appeal
SEOUL – A South Korean appeals court reversed on Wednesday a lower court’s ruling and found main opposition leader Lee Jae-myung not guilty of violating the election law, removing a barrier that could …
Urgent Trade Crackdown: South Korea Investigates U.S. Exports Amid Tariff Chaos
South Korea, one of only three Asia-Pacific countries with a free trade agreement with the U.S., is launching a special investigation into its exports to the United States. The goal is to ensure that …
South Korea hosts Alaska governor, energy team amid talk of gas pipeline
Alaskan state representatives led by the governor and including energy officials visited South Korea on Tuesday to discuss energy cooperation, amid a push for U.S. allies in Asia to join a stalled gas …