September 2026

Defense Ministry Proposes 8.2% Budget Increase for 2027 Amid OPCON Transition and Forces Reform

September 1, 2026

Seoul: The defense ministry announced on Tuesday its proposal for an 8.2 percent increase in the 2027 budget. This move aims to accelerate the transfer

S. Korea’s Monthly Exports Surge 68.7 Pct in August on Strong Chip Shipments

September 1, 2026

Seoul: South Korea’s monthly exports soared 68.7 percent in August from a year earlier on solid chip shipments, data showed Tuesday. Outbound shipments came to

Renault Korea’s Sales Plunge by 34% in August Due to Weak Demand

September 1, 2026

Seoul: Renault Korea Motors Co., the South Korean arm of France’s Renault S.A., announced on Tuesday a significant decline in its sales for the month