South Korea Faces Market Turmoil Amid Financial Populism
August 7, 2026
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(LEAD) Seoul shares up for 2nd day ahead of key events
South Korean stocks finished a tad higher Monday as investors took a breather ahead of the release of the Fed minutes and the second-quarter
July 1, 2024
Online shopping rises 7.7 pct in ‘family month’ of May
Online shopping sales in South Korea rose 7.7 percent on-year in May to reach an all-time high for any May on the back of
July 1, 2024
Prime Minister addresses Vietnam-RoK business forum in Seoul
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh addressed a business forum between entrepreneurs from Vietnam and the Republic of Korea (RoK) on July 1 in Seoul,
July 1, 2024
“Big Joke” says defamation case against “Big Tao” can be settled
Big Joke’ said that the defamation case against ‘Big Tao’ can be mediated. As for the case against the Prime Minister, the Police Commission
July 1, 2024
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Trump Signs Proclamation Imposing 15 Percent Tariff on Polysilicon Derivative Products
Seoul: U.S. President Donald Trump on Thursday signed a proclamation to impose a 15 percent tariff on polysilicon derivative products, a move that his aide
August 7, 2026
Coway Reports 14.6% Increase in Q2 Net Profit to 178.3 Billion Won
Seoul: South Korean home appliance manufacturer Coway Co. on Friday reported a second-quarter net income of 178.3 billion won (US$125.9 million), marking a 14.6 percent
August 7, 2026
State Auditor Indicted in Presidential Office Relocation Case
Seoul: A special counsel team said Friday it indicted a state auditor on charges of improperly intervening to downplay the findings of an audit into
August 7, 2026
Sweltering Heat Wave Drastically Reduces Customer Visits to Seoul Eateries
Seoul: As the relentless heat wave persists, people are increasingly reluctant to venture out for meals, coffee or drinks, dealing another blow to restaurants, cafes
August 7, 2026