[Analytics] Top risks in Asia in early 2020
I hope everyone’s 2020 is off to a reasonable start. The pace of global events…
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Heavy snow hampers search for missing S. Korean, Nepal trekkers
KATHMANDU, Jan 19, 2020, AFP. Heavy snow and poor visibility hampered the search Sunday for…
[Analytics] Korea’s solution to the Middle East crisis: Go for zero
The request from the Trump administration that South Korea join a new naval mission to…
Korean telcos join forces to offer 5G services on subways
SEOUL, Jan 17, 2020, Yonhap. South Korea’s top three telecommunication firms said Friday they have…
Moon says no letup in ‘peaceful Korea’ bid based on alliance with US
SEOUL, Jan 16, 2020, Yonhap. President Moon Jae-in reaffirmed his unswerving push for lasting peace…
Delays in domestic flights can be reimbursed in South Korea
SEOUL, Jan 16, 2020, Pulse. Flyers can demand partial reimbursement on their ticket fare if…
[Special Coverage] Meowing robot server, flying taxi and other CES 2020 innovations that become the everyday
Driving Sony car; Flying on Hyundai to avoid traffic; washing and buying clothes with your…
Korea’s second-largest carmaker vows to transform into EV maker, mobility solutions provider
SEOUL, Jan 14, 2020, The Korea Herald. Kia Motors on Tuesday unveiled its strategy to…
Expanding inter-Korean projects could help ease int’l sanctions: Moon
SEOUL, Jan 14, 2020, Yonhap. President Moon Jae-in stressed the need Tuesday to expand inter-Korean…
Hyundai Heavy Industries uses AI to create ‘smart’ vessels
SEOUL, Jan 13, 2020, The Korea Herald. Hyundai Heavy Industries, South Korea’s leading shipbuilder, said…
[Analytics] How Asia can ride the digital wave to spur financial development?
The “app economy” provides potential risks and benefits for developing countries. The right policies are…
Nuke talks only possible when US fully accepts N. Korea demands: FM adviser
SEOUL, Jan 12, 2020, Yonhap. Former North Korean chief nuclear envoy Kim Kye-gwan said Saturday…