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ADB Revises South Korea’s 2026 Growth Projection to 2.6 Percent
Seoul: The Asian Development Bank (ADB) on Thursday revised up its economic growth projection for South Korea to 2.6 percent from its April report, citing
Seoul Shares Surge with Tech Stock Gains Amid Global Market Volatility
Seoul: Seoul shares opened higher Thursday as investors scooped up bargain-priced chip stocks following the previous session’s steep sell-off. The benchmark Korea Composite Stock Price
South Korean Shipbuilders Target U.S. Naval Market After Canada Setback
Seoul: South Korea’s leading shipbuilders are shifting their focus towards the U.S. naval market following a recent setback in securing Canada’s submarine replacement program. This
Vietnamese Outpace Chinese in Arrivals to South Korea for the First Time in 2025
Seoul: Vietnamese arrivals overtook those from China among foreigners entering South Korea for long-term stays in 2025, data showed Thursday, marking the first that this
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Youn Yuh-jung Nominated for Best Supporting Actress at Emmys
Los angeles: Legendary Korean actress Youn Yuh-jung has received a nomination for best supporting actress from this year’s Primetime Emmy Awards. Youn was named as
PPP Leader Jang Dong-hyeok Cancels Meeting with Prime Minister to Address Gwangju Murder Case
Gwangju: Opposition leader Jang Dong-hyeok was set to visit the southwestern city of Gwangju on Thursday to meet with its police chief amid growing controversy
KOSPI 200 Sees Mixed Performance with Significant Declines in Major Stocks
Seoul: The KOSPI 200 index experienced notable fluctuations as it closed with a mix of gains and losses in key stocks. Several major companies encountered
United Nations Command Reopens Armistice Talks with North Korea Amid Korean Conflict
Seoul: In a significant development in Korean history, the U.S.-led United Nations Command resumed armistice talks with China-backed North Korea in 1953 after a lengthy