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Satellite Imagery Shows Construction on Pak Beng Dam in Laos
Vientiane: Construction is underway on Laos’ latest large-scale Mekong River dam, satellite imagery analyzed by Radio Free Asia (RFA) shows. Experts told RFA that the
South Korea’s Industry Minister Expects U.S. Section 301 Probe Results by End of Month
Seoul: South Korea’s industry minister announced on Thursday that the U.S. government is anticipated to release the results of its investigation into alleged overproduction under
LG Uplus Corp. Sees Slight Increase in Q2 Net Income
Seoul: LG Uplus Corp., a major mobile carrier in South Korea, reported its second-quarter net income of 217.7 billion won (US$153.5 million), marking a 0.3
S. Korea Achieves Record-High Current Account Surplus in June Amidst Semiconductor Export Boom
Seoul: South Korea’s current account surplus reached an unprecedented high in June, propelled by robust semiconductor exports, as revealed by central bank data on Thursday.
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National Health Insurance Faces Q1 Deficit of Nearly 4 Trillion Won
Seoul: The national health insurance reported a deficit of nearly 4 trillion won (US$2.8 billion) in the first quarter of 2026, raising the possibility of
Energy Demand Hits Yearly High on Continued Heat Wave
Seoul: South Korea recorded the highest electricity demand for the year in recent days amid a prolonged heat wave, industry data showed Sunday. The country’s
Police to Initiate Nationwide Crackdown on Emerging Young Gangsters
Seoul: The national police announced plans to launch a comprehensive crackdown on organized crime and international offenses, focusing primarily on young gangsters involved in fraud
Food Prices Surge Amid Unprecedented Heat Wave in South Korea
Seoul: Prices of agricultural goods in South Korea have spiked as the country grapples with a severe heat wave, industry data showed Sunday. The retail