SEOUL– None of those who have come in contact with South Korea’s first case of monkeypox infection have shown any suspected symptoms for the virus, the health authorities said Monday.The Korea Disease Control and Prevention Agency (KDCA) said a total …
S. Korean Bond Yields on Jun. 27, 2022
Today (%) Previous Session(%) Change (BP)1-year TB 2.876 2.824 +5.22-year TB 3.526 3.477 +4.93-year TB 3.568 3.523 +4.510-year TB 3.720 3.635 +8.52-year MSB 3.475 3.424 +5.13-year CB (AA-) 4.344 4.297 +4.791-day CD 2.000 2.000 0.0Source: Yonhap News Ag…
S. Korea to raise Q3 electricity rate amid high energy costs, inflation
SEOUL– South Korea said Monday it will raise electricity rates for the third quarter and natural gas prices for civilian use starting next month amid mounting inflationary pressure due to high global energy costs.The state-run power firm Korea Electri…
Ex-President Lee hospitalized for treatment while serving prison term
SEOUL– Former President Lee Myung-bak, who is currently serving a prison term on corruption charges, has been hospitalized again for medical examinations and treatment, informed sources said Monday.Lee was recently admitted to Seoul National Universit…
S. Korea’s military begins field training amid N.K. threats
SEOUL– South Korea on Monday kicked off key field training to practice logistical and other operations designed to help troops sustain combat capabilities in a contingency, its military said, amid evolving North Korean security threats.The five-day jo…
BTS’ J-Hope to release 1st solo album next month
SEOUL– J-Hope, a rapper and dancer of K-pop supergroup BTS, plans to release his solo album “Jack in the Box” next month, his agency said Sunday.J-hope will debut his first solo album on July 15 and drop a prerelease single Friday, according to Big Hi…
BTS’ J-Hope to release 1st solo album next month
SEOUL– J-Hope, a rapper and dancer of K-pop supergroup BTS, plans to release his solo album “Jack in the Box” next month, his agency said Sunday.J-hope will debut his first solo album on July 15 and drop a prerelease single Friday, according to Big Hi…
S. Korea’s inflation may rise 6 pct in June-August period: finance chief
SEOUL– South Korea’s consumer inflation will likely rise by 6 percent during the June-August period on a global surge in oil, food and material costs, the country’s finance minister said Sunday.”A decline in international oil prices could offer a brea…