S. Korea’s childbirths drop 4.2 pct in March
SEOUL-- The number of babies born in South Korea shrank 4.2 percent in March, data showed Wednesday, pointing to the country's gloomy demographic situation and chronically low birthrate.A total of…
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S. Korea’s overseas financial assets hit fresh high in Q1
SEOUL-- South Korea's overseas financial assets soared to an all-time high in the first quarter of this year on the back of the growth in foreign direct investment, central bank…
S. Korea-led int’l association on hydrogen industry kicks off
SEOUL-- South Korea, the United States and 16 other countries on Wednesday launched an association meant to boost cooperation in the development of the hydrogen industry, Seoul's industry ministry said.The…
OTC derivative transactions jump 6.6 pct in 2021
SEOUL-- The transactions of over-the-counter (OTC) derivatives expanded 6.6 percent on-year in 2021, as demand for such products rose amid increased volatility, data showed Wednesday.The combined turnover of OTC derivatives,…
S. Korea’s fertility rate hits new low in Q1
SEOUL-- South Korea's first-quarter fertility rate hit a fresh nadir and its population fell for 29 months running in March amid rising deaths, data showed Wednesday, pointing to the country's…
Seoul shares end higher on bio, chemicals amid inflation woes
SEOUL-- Seoul shares ended higher on Wednesday as investors remain cautious about surging inflation and a global economic slowdown. The South Korean won rose against the U.S. dollar.After choppy trading,…