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Insurance Firms’ Lending Rises in Q2 Due to Household Borrowing
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Online petitioners calling for Yoon’s impeachment reach 1 mln
The number of people demanding the impeachment of President Yoon Suk Yeol surpassed the 1 million mark Wednesday on the National Assembly’s petition website.
PM says only way interest rates can go is down
Prime Minister Han Duck-soo struck a hopeful note on the economy Wednesday, saying he thinks the only way interest rates can go is down.
Seoul stocks close higher on hopes for Fed’s policy pivot
South Korean stocks finished higher Wednesday as investor sentiment was boosted by Federal Reserve chief Jerome Powell’s comments for a possible interest rate cut.
(2nd LD) Police vow to speed up probe into deadly car crash
Police investigating the deadly car crash that killed nine people in downtown Seoul earlier this week said Wednesday they will speed up the probe
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North Korea Criticizes Japan’s Yasukuni Shrine Visits and U.S. Arms Sale to South Korea
Seoul: North Korea has issued a strong rebuke against Japanese politicians for their visits to the controversial Yasukuni Shrine, labeling the actions as a “neo-militarist
Gov’t Finalizes Muan County as Site for Gwangju Air Base Relocation
Seoul: A government selection committee finalized Friday its designation of a southwestern county as the site for a military air base relocation from the neighboring
Government Spending Risks Undermining BOK Rate Hikes
Seoul: As the Bank of Korea raises rates to curb inflation, planned fiscal expansion risks keeping borrowing costs higher for longer. The Bank of Korea’s
Seoul Stocks Plunge as Tech Sector Faces Sell-Off Amid Global Trade Concerns
Seoul: Seoul stocks closed sharply down Friday to snap their three-day winning streak, as investors sold off tech heavyweights amid external uncertainties, such as Washington’s