(2nd LD) Once popular talk show host, comedian Suh Se-won dies at 67
Suh Se-won, a famous South Korean comedian and once a top talk show host from the 1980s to the early 2000s, died Thursday of an illness in Cambodia, where he…
April 20, 2023
(LEAD) Seoul shares end lower on Fed rate hike woes
Seoul shares closed down Thursday, as the possibility of continued rate hikes by the U.S. Federal Reserve dented market sentiment. The local currency rose against the U.S. dollar.The benchmark Korea…
Yoon vows full support for rechargeable battery industry
President Yoon Suk Yeol vowed Thursday to provide full support to the rechargeable battery industry to ensure it maintains a lead over international competitors.Yoon made the remark while presiding over…
S. Korea, France discuss cooperation in agriculture field, food security
South Korea and France discussed ways Thursday to boost bilateral cooperation in the agriculture industry and food security, Seoul's agriculture ministry said.The discussions were made during a meeting between South…
S. Korea to invest 2 tln won by 2030 in advanced secondary battery development
South Korea will invest 2 trillion won (US$1.59 billion) by 2030 in developing next-generation secondary batteries and securing advanced technologies for materials, parts and equipment of the sector, the industry…
Itx-ai to raise 7 bln won via stock sale
Itx-ai Co.on Thursday announced that it will sell stock to raise 7 billion won (US$5.3 million). The proceeds from the stock offering will be used primarily to finance its operations.According…