[Analytics] Is it time to recalibrate the Korean won?
In 2019 South Korea ranked 20th in gross domestic product per capita among the 37…
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Seoul committed to inter-Korean agreement despite harsh rhetoric from North
SEOUL, Jun 7, 2020, Yonhap. The South Korean government said Sunday it remains committed toward…
Indonesia urged to impose tighter rules for Chinese fishing vessel recruitment after seamen’s deaths
JAKARTA, Jun 6, 2020, SCMP. The deaths of four Indonesians after working on Chinese fishing…
[Analytics] South Korea and Japan’s Covid-19 image war
As the COVID-19 pandemic progresses, countries are investing in strategic narratives to tell the world…
S. Korean consumers rush to buy thinner face masks ahead of summer
SEOUL, Jun 5, 2020, Yonhap. An online shopping channel selling thinner face masks crashed Friday…
[Analytics] Historic opportunity to create a more sustainable East Asia
History shows that the deepest economic and social changes occur in the aftermath of major…
S. Korean court begins process to sell assets of Japanese firm involved in wartime forced labor
SEOUL, Jun 4, 2020, Yonhap. A local court has decided to begin a legal procedure…
Mandatory QR registration test draws mixed reaction from businesses, visitors in S. Korea
SEOUL/DAEJEON, Jun 3, 2020, Yonhap. Three days into the government’s experiment of using quick response…
S. Korea to pump $25B into New Deal program for new growth in post-corona economy over 3 years
SEOUL, Jun 2, 2020, Hankyoreh. The South Korean government has decided to spend 31 trillion…
[Analytics] Second wave or just ripples – what next for the pandemic?
Predicting disease outbreaks has been compared by more than one weary scientist over the years…
Singapore in discussions with S. Korea, Australia, to establish ‘green lanes’ for travel
SINGAPORE, Jun 1, 2020, The Straits Times. Talks are underway with South Korea and Australia…
S. Korea cuts 2020 growth estimate to 0.1 per cent amid pandemic, sees sharp rebound in 2021
SEOUL, Jun 1, 2020, Yonhap. South Korea on Monday sharply slashed its growth estimate for…