South Korea’s Lee faces first election test one year into office
Though thousands of municipal council seats nationwide are up for grabs, attention will likely focus on 17 governor and mayoral races in South Korea's biggest c...
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South Koreans vote in local elections seen as a gauge of support after President Lee's first year
SEOUL, South Korea — South Koreans began voting Wednesday in mayoral and other local elections that are seen as a gauge of support for President Lee Jae Myung...
USTR points to Korea's steel industry as he defends Trump's tariff policy
WASHINGTON — U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) Jamieson Greer cited Korea's rise as a
South Korea inflation tops 3% on Middle East oil shock
South Korea's consumer price growth topped 3% in May for the first time in 26 months as a prolonged Middle East war drove up global oil prices.
South Korean small businesses seek labor consulting
South Korean small business owners called for more practical labor consulting and measures to ease payroll burdens during a government meeting.
Mapping Practice-Based Signals of Generative AI in Psychiatric Care: Qualitative Study of Korean Psychiatrists’ Experiences, Interpretations, and Implementation Priorities
Background: Generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) has increasingly entered psychiatric practice through patient-facing chatbots, self-help tools, and clini...
CPP Investments forms partnership to invest in Korean hotels
Pension fund to hold 95% of venture with Korea's BlueCove Investment
How Did South Korea Overtake India as the Sixth-Largest Stock Market?
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Nhận định Hàn Quốc - CH Séc vào lúc 09:00 ngày 12/06 đang thu hút sự chú ý lớn từ người hâm mộ bóng đá toàn cầu. Đại diện...
India slips to seventh in global market cap rankings as South Korea pulls ahead
Driven by AI chipmakers, South Korean stocks have rallied this year lifting the combined value of companies listed on its exchanges to $5.01 trillion, surpa...
3 Asian countries stand among world's top 10 for healthcare
Japan, South Korea, and Singapore have ranked among the world's top 10 countries for healthcare in the latest rankings published by U.S. News & World Report. - ...
Explosion and fire at defense company in South Korea kills 5
An explosion and fire occurred at a defense company in South Korea on Monday, killing five people and injuring two others, officials said.
Santhera Announces Orphan Drug and Priority Review Designations for AGAMREE® (Vamorolone) in South Korea
Pratteln, Switzerland, June 2, 2026 - Santhera Pharmaceuticals (SIX: SANN) today notes that AGAMREE has been granted Orphan Drug Designation (ODD) and Global In...
South Korea may revive presidential watchdog after vote
South Korea may restart the appointment process for a special inspector general after local elections, reviving a presidential watchdog post.
South Korea small merchants plan rally over labor rules
South Korean small merchants plan a June 9 rally, demanding labor policy changes and 23 trillion won, about $16.7 billion in support to survive.
South Korea exports hit record $87.75B in May on AI chip boom
South Korea's May exports hit a record $87.75 billion, topping $80 billion for a third month as AI investment drove overall trade growth.
South Korean Inflation Surges as Geopolitical Tensions Escalate in Ukraine and Middle East
South Korea’s consumer price index (CPI) accelerated to 3.1% year-over-year in May, surpassing the 2.9% forecast and the previous month’s 2.6%. Core CPI,
Nxera’s Vamorolone Granted Key Regulatory Designations Supporting Faster Access for Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy Patients in South Korea
Orphan Drug Designation (ODD) recognizes Duchenne muscular dystrophy as a rare disease with significant unmet medical need without an established treatment in S...
New catalyst strategy boosts key battery reaction from 12% to 52%
Korean researchers boost battery and fuel-cell reactions by tuning electric fields around catalysts.
Seoul shares close at new high on tech rally amid AI optimism
South Korean stocks extended a rally to a fresh all-time high Monday, driven by strong gains in stocks related to artificial intelligence.
Seoul shares close at new high on tech rally amid AI optimism
South Korean stocks extended a rally to a fresh all-time high Monday, driven by strong gains in stocks related to artificial intelligence.
Five killed in explosion at Hanwha Aerospace factory in S. Korea
Five workers were killed and two others injured Monday after an explosion and fire at a Hanwha Aerospace defense facility in Daejeon, officials said.
Everyone was watching Jensen Huang in Taiwan, but South Korea was where the AI trade was heating up
The Nvidia chief is reportedly meet with executives from some of the country's largest companies later this week.
Japan, South Korea stocks hit more records, as oil gains on Iran war ending fragility
Oil prices have gained and stock markets in Japan and South Korea have hit fresh record highs on enthusiasm over the artificial intelligence boom, as investors ...
South Korea defense chief stresses self-reliance
South Korea's defense chief says Seoul must strengthen self-reliant defense while maintaining the U.S. alliance amid North Korea-Russia ties.
President Lee jae-myung marks first year with high approval
President Lee Jae-myung will mark his first year in office with approval ratings above 60%, a surging stock market and a policy agenda.
South Korea export growth hits four-decade high on AI chip boom
SEOUL - South Korea's exports grew more than expected in May at the strongest annual rate in over four decades, as a global boom in AI investment drove chip sal...
South Korea early voting hits record before local elections
South Korea's early voting turnout for local elections reached a record high, ruling and opposition parties to offer different interpretations.
South Korea Has $26.95 Billion Trade Surplus In May
South Korea posted a seasonally adjusted merchandise trade surplus of $26.95 billion in May, Statistics Korea said on Monday. That beat expectations for a surp...
Higher Open Anticipated For South Korea Shares
The South Korea stock market bounced higher again on Friday, one day after ending the four-day winning streak in which it had skyrocketed more than 1,000 points...