Most bond experts eye rate hike in Nov.: poll
SEOUL– An absolute majority of bond mavens in South Korea predict the country’s central bank to raise its key interest for November in an effort to curb rising inflation and…
November 23, 2021
Ship carrying Chinese urea set to arrive in S. Korea
SEOUL– A first shipment of urea is set to arrive in South Korea from China later Tuesday, which is expected to help address a supply crunch of urea solution, a…
S. Korea to scale down state bond sale for Dec. to stabilize market
SEOUL– South Korea said Tuesday it plans to sell smaller-than-planned state bonds for next month in a bid to help stabilize the bond market and improve fiscal soundness. To that…
BMW to strengthen EV lineup in S. Korea
SEOUL– BMW said Tuesday it will strengthen its electric vehicle lineup in South Korea to meet growing demand for environment friendly vehicles. This week, BMW added the all-electric iX flagship…
Questions on Chun’s 1980 crackdown remain unsettled even after ex-dictator’s death
SEOUL– The painful history surrounding the bloody crackdown of the 1980 Gwangju uprising by late President Chun Doo-hwan remains a topic that has more unresolved questions than answers lingering to…
Chun not eligible for burial at national cemetery: veterans ministry
SEOUL– Late former President Chun Doo-hwan is not eligible for burial at a state cemetery reserved for national heroes due to his past treason conviction despite a special pardon given…