(Bloomberg) — Turkey started an anti-dumping probe on imports of a type of steel known as hot-rolled coil from the European Union and South Korea in what appeared to be a retaliatory step after the …
During COVID-19 Pandemic, Plastic Surgery Business in South Korea Has Increased Rapidly
During COVID-19 pandemic that occurred globally throughout 2020, has had a negative impact on various areas of life. However, this …
Court in South Korea tells Japan to pay compensation to wartime sex slaves
A court in South Korea has ordered Japan to pay compensation to a group of former wartime sex slaves in a ruling that will worsen tensions between the neighbours.The Japanese government reacted …
North Korean leader Kim Jong-un hints at a desire to engage with Joe Biden and South Korea
Kim Jong-un has announced a policy of “expanding and developing” relations with the rest of the world in a hint that he remains open to engagement with South Korea and the incoming Biden …
Top investment banks upgrade economic outlook for S. Korea
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 …