Seoul: South Korea is exhibiting clearer signs of economic recovery, with its gross national income (GNI) per capita expected to surpass US$40,000 this year, according to Finance Minister Koo Yun-cheol. The finance minister highlighted these developme…
Seoul: The number of foreigners coming to study in South Korea surpassed 500,000 for the first time last year, marking a more than sixfold increase over four years. This surge is driven by the global popularity of Korean pop culture, according to gove…
Seoul: The Supreme Court on Thursday finalized a suspended prison term of 2 1/2 years for Hyosung Group Vice Chairman Lee Sang-woon, concluding a lengthy corruption case that began over a decade ago.
According to Yonhap News Agency, Lee was indicted…
Seoul: Securities companies in South Korea saw their net profit soar 20 percent in the second quarter of the year largely due to increased commission income from the spike in stock trading, data showed Thursday. The combined net profit of 61 domestic …
Seoul: Seoul shares ended lower Thursday as surging oil prices, driven by escalating tensions in the Middle East, fueled inflation concerns ahead of the release of key U.S. inflation data. The Korean won rose against the U.S. dollar.
According to Yo…
Seoul: Gender Minister nominee Yong Hye-in on Thursday reiterated her intention to retain her National Assembly seat, stressing that lawmakers are allowed to concurrently serve as Cabinet members by law.
According to Yonhap News Agency, the remarks …
Seoul: Park Hae-il, a renowned figure in the Korean film industry, recently revealed that curiosity was the driving force behind his decision to portray a veteran journalist in the upcoming mystery thriller “The Assassin(s).” The film, set against the…
