South Korea Records Highest Tourism Surplus Since Pandemic
August 9, 2026
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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
August 6, 2026
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
August 6, 2026
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.
August 6, 2026
Mixed Performances in KOSPI 200 as Key Stocks See Price Fluctuations
Seoul: The latest closing prices for the KOSPI 200 index reveal a mix of gains and losses among major South Korean companies, highlighting the varying
August 6, 2026
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Retail Sales Index Hits Record Low in Q2 Due to Homeplus Store Closures
Seoul: The retail sales index at South Korea’s discount stores posted the sharpest on-year fall in the second quarter, partly due to the closure or
August 9, 2026
Atletico Madrid Coach Simeone Ready to Lean on Lee Kang-in’s Versatility
Seoul: Atletico Madrid head coach Diego Simeone said Sunday he will try to capitalize on the versatility of his new South Korean midfielder Lee Kang-in.
August 9, 2026
South Korea’s Oceans Ministry Launches Research on Arctic Shipping Route
Seoul: South Korea’s oceans ministry has recently commissioned a research project aimed at devising strategies to promote the use of a possible Arctic shipping route
August 9, 2026
South Korea’s Military Service System Requires ‘Fundamental’ Overhaul for National Security, Says MMA Chief
Seoul: A “fundamental” overhaul of South Korea’s military service system is essential for the country’s national security and survival, according to Military Manpower Administration (MMA)
August 9, 2026