SEOUL: North Korea appears to be preparing to carry out explosions at roads connected to South Korea as early as Monday, According to Yonhap News Agency, the South's military. This development follows a recent announcement from Pyongyang declaring int...
KOSPI 200 Sees Varied Performances Among Key Players in Latest Trading Session
SEOUL: In a revealing session for KOSPI 200 index constituents, notable gains were observed in the insurance and electronics sectors, while other sectors like zinc production and biopharmaceuticals showed a mixed reaction. Companies such as Samsung F ...
IP4 Defense Leaders to Convene During NATO Ministerial Meeting
SEOUL: Top defense representatives from South Korea, Japan, Australia, and New Zealand, collectively known as the IP4, will convene on the sidelines of this week's NATO defense ministerial meeting, in a session organized by Australia to discuss enhanc...
KOSPI 200 Companies Experience Mixed Closing Prices with Notable Movements in Key Stocks
SEOUL: In a day of mixed results for the KOSPI 200 index, several leading South Korean companies witnessed significant price changes at the close of trading. Among them, SamyangFood saw a substantial increase, while SAMSUNG SDI CO., LTD. experienced a...
Seoul Stock Market Rises on Strength in Tech and Financial Sectors
Seoul: South Korean shares traded higher late Monday morning, buoyed by gains in tech and financial shares. The benchmark Korea Composite Stock Price Index (KOSPI) gained 11.10 points, or 0.43 percent, to 2,608.01 as of 11:20 a.m. According to Yonhap...
Han Kang’s Adaptations “The Vegetarian” and “Scars” to Be Screened in Celebration of Her Nobel Prize Win
SEOUL: Two films based on the novels of Han Kang, who recently won the Nobel Prize in Literature, are set to be showcased in special screening events. CJ CGV, a leading multiplex cinema chain in South Korea, announced that "The Vegetarian" and "Scars"...
North Korea Escalates Tensions, Orders Artillery Units to Ready for Fire
SEOUL: North Korea has heightened military tensions by ordering its artillery units stationed along the border with South Korea to prepare for potential engagement, following accusations of South Korean drones infiltrating its airspace. This developme...
BOK Chief Dismisses ChatGPT’s Analysis on Monetary Policy Decision
SEOUL: Bank of Korea Governor Rhee Chang-yong expressed skepticism about the reliability of ChatGPT following its response to a query about the bank's recent monetary policy decision. According to Yonhap News Agency, Rhee's comments came during a le...