Contact tracers in South Korea are working around the clock to do anything they can to mitigate the spread of COVID-19.
Lured by bull market, South Koreans take out record loans, piling up debt
South Korean household borrowing from banks and brokerages grew at record pace in November fueled by retail investors borrowing to buy stocks in a bull market that stands 90% higher than lows struck …
Lured by bull market, South Koreans take out record loans, piling up debt
South Korean household borrowing from banks and brokerages grew at record pace in November fueled by retail investors borrowing to buy stocks in a bull market that stands 90% higher than lows struck …
U.S. envoy says ties with South Korea will remain strong under Biden
A senior U.S. envoy on Wednesday said the trust and alliance between Washington and Seoul will remain firm regardless of the upcoming change in administrations, South Korea’s foreign ministry said.
North Korea says South will ‘pay dearly’ for questioning its Covid success story
North Korea lashed out at the “reckless” comments of a South Korean minister on Wednesday, after Seoul openly questioned Pyongyang’s claims to have not had a single Covid-19 case. Kim Yo-jong, the …
South Korea questions Pyongyang’s claims to be virus-free
North KoreaThe sister of the North Korean leader Kim Jong-un has lambasted South Korea’s foreign minister for casting doubt over Pyongyang’s claim that the country has no coronavirus cases. North …
North Korea threatens Seoul’s top diplomat over COVID-19 comments
Kim Yo Jong on Wednesday criticized the “reckless remarks” made by South Korea’s foreign minister over Pyongyang’s handling of the coronavirus and warned she would “pay dearly.” …
Singapore fintech startup Rely secures finance facility of up to $75m
The company aims to scale its operations and forge partnerships with major retailers in Singapore, Malaysia, and South Korea.
North Korea berates South Korea’s top diplomat for doubt over ‘zero COVID-19 cases’
North Korea lashed out at South Korean Foreign Minister Kang Kyung-wha for casting doubt over its claim that there were no coronavirus outbreaks there, warning of consequences for her “impudent” …
U.S. Envoy Arrives in South Korea Amid Stalled Efforts to Restart Talks With the North
Washington’s top North Korea envoy arrived in South Korea on Tuesday for what is expected to be his last visit, with little prospect for restarting talks with Pyongyang before incoming U.S. President …