Dozens of people line up to learn about unemployment benefits at an employment assistance center in Mapo-gu, western Seoul, earlier this month. Korea last year suffered its worst job loss in 22 years, …
How South Korean collaboration with Biden’s America can create green energy jobs to benefit the planet
If Biden’s prioritises the 2035 net-zero emissions target, it can be a global game-changer for renewable energy. Collaboration with South Korea which, like the US, has great wind power potential, …
With new album, Epik High endures in South Korea music scene
SEOUL (AP) — Popular South Korean hip-hop trio Epik High was working on a song called “End of the World” before the pandemic hit last year. Now, the band’s frontman Tablo says, “I wish that …
South Korea is becoming a real alternative to Russia and China in Central Asia
Geopolitics and history make it difficult for the countries of Central Asia to escape Chinese and Russian influence. However, a more liberal Asian economic powerhouse – South Korea – is becoming …
Vietnam’s Vingroup in talks to purchase LG smartphone business: S.Korean media
Vietnam’s leading private conglomerate Vingroup has started discussion for acquiring part of LG Electronics Inc.’s smartphone business to bolster its high-tech businesses, according to South Korean …
South Korea Extends AD Duty on H Beam Imports from China
South Korean media reported that South Korea’s Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy’s Trade Commission has decided to uphold the existing anti dumping tariff on imported Chinese H-shaped steel beams …
LG could sell its smartphone business to Vietnam-based VinGroup
We recently reported that the South Korea-based LG could soon exit the smartphone business. LG CEO has sent an internal memo to employees confirming that the company is looking for options and is open …
LG could sell its smartphone business to Vietnam-based VinGroup
We recently reported that the South Korea-based LG could soon exit the smartphone business. LG CEO has sent an internal memo to employees confirming that the company is looking for options and is open …
The Latest: South Korea Has Lowest Case Count in 2 Months
South Korea is reporting its smallest daily increase in coronavirus infections in two months as officials express cautious hope the country is beginning to wiggle out from its worst wave of the …
Japan, South Korea exports boosted by China demand
Japan’s exports rose 2 per cent in December, while South Korea’s exports to China increased 19 per cent this month.