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7 in 10 South Korean Women Cite Child-Rearing and Pregnancy for Career Breaks: Data Shows.
Seoul: Nearly 70% of married South Korean women have experienced career interruptions due to pregnancy and child-rearing, recent data revealed.
According to Yonhap News Agency,
KOSPI 200 Closing Prices Show Mixed Performance Across Major Companies.
Seoul: The KOSPI 200 index revealed a varied performance among listed companies, with notable changes in share prices. Among the gainers, Doosan Robotics saw a
POSCO Shuts Down Wire Rod Mill in Pohang Amid Supply Glut.
Pohang: South Korea’s leading steelmaker, POSCO, announced on Tuesday that it has shut down a wire rod mill at its factory in the southeastern city
MIKTA Leaders Urge Compliance with U.N. Charter Amid N.K.-Russia Military Concerns.
Rio de Janeiro: The leaders of South Korea and four other middle-power countries called Monday for all U.N. members to comply with the U.N. Charter
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South Korean Bond Yields Experience Notable Changes Across Various Maturities
Seoul: Bond yields in South Korea saw changes across various maturities in the morning trading session on August 28, 2026. The yields on treasury bonds
Special Counsel Recommends Five-Year Prison Sentence for Former Prime Minister Han Duck-soo
Seoul: A special counsel team on Friday sought a five-year jail term for former Prime Minister Han Duck-soo for failing to fulfill his constitutional duty
Seoul Stocks Decline as Tech Sector Experiences Slump
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
Global Foundry Market Surges 29% in Q2 Amid AI Chip Demand Boom
Seoul: The global pure-play semiconductor foundry market experienced a significant 29 percent growth in the second quarter compared to the previous year, fueled by a