SEOUL, Jan 25 (Reuters) – Round-up of South Korean financial markets: ** South Korean shares closed at a record high on Monday, driven up by chip giants, as investors hoped that a massive stimulus …
Kitten becomes first pet infected with Covid-19 in South Korea after catching the virus from its owners
The kitten was infected at the International Prayer Centre, a missionary school in the southern city of Jinju where more than 100 people have been infected with Covid. (Stock photo).
Singapore leaps up the rankings in Bloomberg’s global innovation index
Singapore leaped three spots to reclaim its No. 3 rank, behind Germany and South Korea.. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Singapore leaps up the rankings in Bloomberg’s global innovation index
Singapore leaped three spots to reclaim its No. 3 rank, behind Germany and South Korea.. Read more at straitstimes.com.
‘Lost decade’ possible for South Korea as employment prospect dims among young job seekers
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 …