A South Korean court on Wednesday sentenced the wife of a former justice minister to four years in prison and nearly half a million dollars in fines in a family investment and university admissions …
Korea to launch 1st batch of New Deal policy fund by March
The South Korean government is poised to launch the first batch of its 20 trillion-won ($18 billion) government policy fund aimed at supporting Korean New Deal projects by March, the Finance Minister …
The Latest: Coronavirus Cases Keep Rising in South Korea
South Korea has added 1,092 new coronavirus cases in a resurgence that is erasing hard-won epidemiological gains and eroding public confidence in the government’s ability to handle the outbreak.
Asia Today: South Korea’s cases, COVID-19 deaths spike again
South Korea has added another new 1,092 infections of the coronavirus in a resurgence that is erasing hard-won epidemiological gains and eroding public confidence in the government’s ability …
Japan and South Korea scramble jets to track Russian and Chinese bomber patrol
Joint Russia and China patrol over the Pacific signals stronger military ties between Moscow and Beijing …
Russian and Chinese bombers conducted another joint patrol between South Korea and Japan
It appears to be the first such joint exercise since July 2019, which drew a sharp response from South Korea and Japan.
National Pension Service of Korea and Russell Investments Form New Global Listed Real Estate Strategy
Russell Investments, a leading global investment solutions partner, announced today that South Korea’s public pension fund, the National Pension Service (NPS), has partnered with the firm for US$1 …
South Korea Tightens Restrictions During Holiday Period
Beginning Christmas Eve and through Jan. 3, South Korea will limit public and private gatherings to four people. Many tourist sites popular during the holiday period will be closed.
Textron: More Than Meets The Eye
Up more than 30% since the company reported its 3Q20 earnings on Oct 29. In the running to supply South Korea AH-17 attack helicopters as the country’s Marine Corps plans to launch an aviation program …
‘Each Day Is Critical’: South Korea’s 11th-Hour Battle with Covid
Officials are racing to secure more I.C.U. beds after an explosion of infections caused a bottleneck of patients. If cases aren’t brought under control, the government may impose Level 3 restrictions …