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Seoul: Finance Minister Koo Yun-cheol on Wednesday underscored South Korea’s dedication to maintaining an active dialogue with the United States as part of a US$350 billion investment initiative arising from comprehensive bilateral tariff negotiations.
According to Yonhap News Agency, Koo’s comments come amid pressure from Washington over several unresolved trade issues following South Korea’s agreement last year to invest in the U.S. This agreement facilitated a reduction in the U.S. tariff rate on…
SK Hynix Announces 40 Trillion Won Share Buyback to Enhance Shareholder Value
Seoul: SK hynix Inc. has unveiled a significant move to bolster shareholder value through a massive share buyback initiative. The South Korean technology giant announced on Wednesday its plan to repurchase 24.07 million common shares, valued at 40 tri…
Seoul Shares Plummet Nearly 6 Percent Amid Tech Sell-Off and Rising Yields
Seoul: Seoul shares dipped nearly 6 percent Wednesday, led by steep losses in chipmakers, as rising oil prices and global bond yields dampened investor sentiment. The Korean won rose against the U.S. dollar.
According to Yonhap News Agency, the benc…
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Trump Confirms Meeting with Kim Jong-un This Year, Cites North Korea’s Nuclear Arsenal at 57
Washington: U.S. President Donald Trump announced on Wednesday that he plans to meet North Korean leader Kim Jong-un later this year, revealing for the first time that North Korea possesses 57 nuclear weapons. This disclosure marks the first occasion …
Lee Meets SK Group Chairman to Discuss Semiconductor and AI Projects
Seoul: President Lee Jae Myung met with SK Group Chairman Chey Tae-won on Thursday, sources said, with the two presumed to have discussed the country’s three mega projects centered on semiconductors and artificial intelligence (AI).
According to Yon…
North Korea Estimated to Possess 80-120 Nuclear Weapons, South Korean Defense Minister Reveals
Seoul: North Korea is estimated to possess between 80 and 120 nuclear weapons, South Korean Defense Minister Ahn Gyu-back stated during a parliamentary session. This figure contrasts with U.S. President Donald Trump’s recent assertion that Pyongyang h…
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Sunny Skies and Rain Expected Across South Korea’s Major Cities
Seoul: South Korea’s weather forecast for Tuesday indicates a mix of sunny skies and rain across its 12 major cities. According to Yonhap News Agency, Seoul is expected to experience sunny conditions with temperatures ranging from a high of 32°C to a …
South Korea Ramps Up COVID-19 Treatment Supplies Amid Summer Case Surge
Seoul – South Korean health authorities announced on Friday their plan to provide treatments for 260,000 COVID-19 patients in response to a recent surge in infections attributed to a summer wave of the virus.
According to Yonhap News Agency, a senio…
YouTuber and Doctor Charged with Murder in Late-Term Abortion Case
SEOUL — A YouTuber and a hospital director have been charged with murder following the release of a video that claims to document a 36-week abortion, sparking a significant legal and ethical controversy. The case has drawn intense scrutiny from both t…
Korean Air Flight Delayed in Tokyo Due to Captain’s Health Issue
TOKYO—A Korean Air flight from Tokyo to Incheon was delayed by over four hours on Wednesday after the captain experienced health issues, Korean Air Co. officials reported. The incident led to significant adjustments in the flight’s operations, impacti…
Medical Professors to Boycott Junior Doctor Training in Protest of Government Policies
SEOUL – A group of medical professors from the Catholic University of Korea has declared a boycott of training programs for junior doctors, escalating a standoff with the government over its handling of striking trainees and planned increases in medic…