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Exports Up 54 Pct in First 10 Days of July
Seoul: South Korea’s exports surged 53.9 percent year-on-year in the first 10 days of July, data revealed on Monday. Outbound shipments hit US$29.8 billion during
Ex-Cheongdo County Chief Found Dead Amid Corruption Probe
Cheongdo: A former chief of the southeastern county of Cheongdo was found dead Monday, police said, while facing an investigation over corruption and other allegations.
HD KSOE Secures 545.6 Billion-Won Contract for Three Ammonia Carriers
Seoul: HD Korea Shipbuilding and Offshore Engineering Co. (KSOE) announced on Monday that it has secured a 545.6 billion-won (US$362.3 million) contract from a European
Special Counsel to Question Ex-First Lady Over Presidential Residence Relocation Project
Seoul: A special counsel team said Monday it has summoned former first lady Kim Keon Hee for questioning over alleged irregularities in the relocation of
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Special Counsel to Question Ex-First Lady Over Presidential Residence Relocation Project
Seoul: A special counsel team said Monday it has summoned former first lady Kim Keon Hee for questioning over alleged irregularities in the relocation of
Ex-Democratic Party Leader Jung Chung-rae Enters Reelection Race
Seoul: Former ruling Democratic Party (DP) leader Jung Chung-rae declared his bid for reelection on Monday, turning the leadership election into a five-way race. Jung,
Tom Kim Jumps to No. 33 in World Rankings After Scottish Open Win
North berwick: South Korea’s Tom Kim has surged up the men’s world golf rankings boosted by his first PGA Tour title after a 33-month drought.
Lee Announces Creation of ‘Future Response’ Fund with Surplus Tax Revenue
Seoul: President Lee Jae Myung announced plans on Monday to utilize additional tax revenue from the booming semiconductor industry to establish a “future response fund.”