Japan fell to a shock 1-0 defeat against Oman in the opening Group B game of World Cup qualifying on Thursday. Substitute Issam Al-Sabhi swept home from close range in the 88th minute in rainy Osaka …
In South Korea, Afghan evacuees find hope in their new ‘special merit’ status
After many sleepless nights, a 41-year-old Afghan medical doctor successfully left Kabul with his family before the Taliban seized power last month and is set to begin a new life in South Korea. The …
Amazon Launches in South Korea in Partnership With 11st
The Amazon Global store has been introduced in 12 other markets; its selection on 11st spans over 30 categories, including fashion and electronics. The deal could give 11st, which is owned by mobile …
Japan cosmetics maker to exit S. Korea amid anti-Korean post protest
Major Japanese cosmetics maker DHC Corp., which has been criticized for being discriminatory against ethnic Korean residents of Japan, says it will withdraw from the South Korean market …
Japan cosmetics maker to exit S. Korea amid anti-Korean post protest
Major Japanese cosmetics maker DHC Corp., which has been criticized for being discriminatory against ethnic Korean residents of Japan, says it will withdraw from the South Korean market …
South Korea: Here’s why Apple and Google payments are banned
Apple or Google payments are probably the first apps to pop up in your mind when you think of digital payments. However, South Korean MPs believe that their app store and play store are very lucrative …
South Korea: Here’s why Apple and Google payments are banned
Apple or Google payments are probably the first apps to pop up in your mind when you think of digital payments. However, South Korean MPs believe that their app store and play store are very lucrative …
World Business Watch: South Korea’s factory activity growth slows as output shrinks
As production contracted for the first time in 12 months and slowed demand due to rising COVID-19 infections, South Korea’s factory activity has slowed in August, also impacted by the supply chain …
World Business Watch: South Korea’s factory activity growth slows as output shrinks
As production contracted for the first time in 12 months and slowed demand due to rising COVID-19 infections, South Korea’s factory activity has slowed in August, also impacted by the supply chain …
World Business Watch: South Korea bans app payment monopolies by Apple, Google in world first
South Korea has become the first country in the world to ban big tech firms’ payment policies, forcing developers to only use their proprietary billing systems. The country has passed the ‘Anti-Google …