Top global investment banks (IB) forecast the South Korean economy to grow 3.4 percent this year, up by 0.1 percentage point from their previous estimate. Credit Suisse upgraded its estimate by 0.7 …
U.S. soldier dies in rollover accident in South Korea
A member of the U.S. Army’s 2nd Infantry Division died this week when his vehicle overturned during training in South Korea, the Army reported.
South Korean Court Rules Japan Should Pay Women for World War II Sexual Slavery
A South Korean court ruled that Japan should compensate a dozen Korean women who were forced to provide sex for Japanese soldiers during World War II, exacerbating already strained ties between the …
Iran focused on frozen assets as South Korea seeks tanker’s release
South Korean diplomats arrived in Tehran to negotiate the release of the MT Hankuk Chemi seized on Monday, but discussions could drag out due to Iranian demands. Seoul’s foreign ministry said Friday …
Tokyo angered after South Korea court orders Japan to compensate ‘comfort women’
A South Korean court on Friday ordered Japan to compensate 12 women who were forced to work in its wartime brothels, a ruling that drew a strong rebuke from Tokyo and threatened to rekindle a …
South Korea’s 20% Crypto Tax Still on Track for 2022: Report
This article previously cited a report that incorrectly stated South Korea’s crypto taxation plans were expected for 2023, a year behind schedule. As confirmed by Korea, the new tax plan is still …
South Korea’s 20% Crypto Tax Still on Track for 2022: Report
This article previously cited a report that incorrectly stated South Korea’s crypto taxation plans were expected for 2023, a year behind schedule. As confirmed by Korea, the new tax plan is still …
Tokyo fumes after South Korea court orders Japan to compensate ‘comfort women’
A South Korean court on Friday ordered Japan to compensate 12 women who were forced to work in its wartime brothels, a ruling that drew a strong rebuke from Tokyo and threatened to rekindle a …
Seoul court orders Japan to compensate 12 Korean sex slaves
A South Korean court on Friday ordered Japan to financially compensate 12 South Korean women forced to work as sex slaves for Japanese troops during World War II, …
Japan says South Korean court ruling on comfort women is regrettable
Japan’s chief government spokesman said on Friday that a South Korean court ruling ordering damages to be paid to so-called “comfort women” was regrettable and unacceptable.