Seoul: Seoul shares kicked off sharply higher Thursday on the strong performance of big-cap tech shares, in particular SK hynix, boosted by record-high second-quarter earnings.

Seoul: The South Korean economy experienced its most rapid growth since early 2024 during the second quarter, driven by a recovery in private consumption and

Busan: The new oceans minister has pledged to transform the southeastern city of Busan into the center of South Korea’s maritime industry, particularly in the

Seoul: President Lee Jae Myung is scheduled to meet with Samsung Electronics Chairman Lee Jae-yong on Thursday, sources said, with discussions expected to focus on

Seoul: Four more people have been confirmed dead after last week’s heavy rains that triggered floods and landslides, bringing the total number of deaths to

Seoul: Industrial Bank of Korea (IBK) announced on Thursday a significant rise in its second-quarter net profit, reaching 694.4 billion won (US$508.3 million), which marks