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The growth of household loans has shown signs of acceleration as combined household loans from the country’s five major banks surged by approximately 2.2

July 7, 2024

(News Focus) No-nonsense tactician tasked with bringing charismatic leadership to nat’l football team

In a brief meeting with reporters Friday, Korea Football Association (KFA) President Chung Mong-gyu fielded questions about the lingering coaching vacancy at the men’s

July 7, 2024

Made in Thailand, Thai style: Offering alms to monks on a raft at Oh Poi Market

Ratchaburi, Made in Thailand, the cool Thai land, takes you to Oh Poi Market, a Karen community market in Suan Phueng District, Ratchaburi Province.

July 7, 2024

N. Korea calls for loyalty to leader ahead of late founder’s death anniversary

North Korea’s state media on Sunday called for loyalty to its leader Kim Jong-un ahead of the death anniversary of the founder of the

July 7, 2024

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Major Banks in South Korea See Sharpest Household Loan Growth in 11 Months in June

Seoul: Household loans at major South Korean banks increased by the largest amount in 11 months in June as borrowers took out more credit for

July 1, 2026

Kia’s Global Sales Climb 9.5% in June on Strong SUV Demand

Seoul: Kia Corp. announced that its global sales increased by nearly 10 percent in June compared to the same month last year, fueled by strong

July 1, 2026

Defense Minister Advocates for Unified Military Academy to Foster Integration

Seoul: Defense Minister Ahn Gyu-back emphasized the necessity of merging military academies into a single educational institution to dismantle “silos” among armed forces and develop

July 1, 2026

Seoul Mayor Begins 5th Term with Promise of More Opportunities for Young People

Seoul: Seoul Mayor Oh Se-hoon promised Wednesday to provide more opportunities for the younger generation, who are facing severe economic threats, including drastic changes in

July 1, 2026