US flies spy aircraft over South Korea after N. Korea’s killing of Seoul official
SEOUL, Sep 26, 2020, Yonhap. A U.S. surveillance aircraft flew over South Korea on Saturday,…
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The Republic of Korea is an economy of 51 million people and one of the 12 founding members of APEC. In 1989, Korea’s real GDP stood at USD 330 billion, and its real per capita GDP was USD 7,700. By 2016, its real GDP had risen to USD 1.3 trillion, while its per capita GDP more than tripled at USD 25,000.
N. Korea leader apologizes for shooting death of S. Korean national
SEOUL, Sep 25, 2020, Kyodo. South Korea said Friday that North Korean leader Kim Jong…
North Korea ‘killed and burned South Korean official’
SEOUL, Sep 24, 2020, BBC. A South Korean official has been shot dead and burned…
Moon’s call for end-of-war declaration ‘out of sync’ with US: US experts
SEOUL, Sep 24, 2020, The Korea Herald. Shortly after South Korean President Moon Jae-in proposed…
Japan urges S. Korea to resolve feud as leaders hold first talks
TOKYO, Sep 24, 2020, Kyodo. Japan’s Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga on Thursday told South Korean…
S, Korea’s top diplomat to visit Singapore, Indonesia this week
SEOUL, Sep 22, 2020, Yonhap. Deputy Foreign Minister Kim Gunn will visit Singapore and Indonesia…
Russia lifts entry ban on S. Korean nationals
MOSCOW, Sep 21, 2020, Yonhap. Russia on Sunday lifted of the entry ban it had…
Hyundai Motor, KT, Incheon Airport partner for air taxi
SEOUL, Sep 20, 2020, The Korea Times. Hyundai Motor, KT, Incheon International Airport Corporation (IIAC)…
Russia has no intel suggesting impending N. Korean submarine-launched ballistic missile test
MOSCOW, Sep 20, 2020, Yonhap. Russia does not have any intelligence suggesting that North Korea…
S. Korea keeps social distancing curbs ahead of major national holiday
SEOUL, Sep 20, 2020, Reuters. South Korea on Sunday extended level 2 social distancing for…
Russia to resume flights to and from S. Korea on Sep 27
SEOUL, Sep 19, 2020, KBS World. Russia will resume regular flights to and from South…
LG Chem says IPO of new battery unit could take about a year
SEOUL, Sep 18, 2020, Yonhap. LG Chem Ltd., South Korea’s leading chemical company, said Friday…
Korea peace possible without giving up hope for dialogue: Moon
SEOUL, Sep 18, 2020, Yonhap. President Moon Jae-in said Friday that South Korea will be…
Indonesians should harbor optimism to haul country out of crisis: Official
JAKARTA, Sep 17, 2020, ANTARA. State-Owned Enterprises (BUMN) Minister Erick Thohir called on the government…
Hyundai makes first export of hydrogen fuel cell system for generators
SEOUL, Sep 17, 2020, Hankyoreh. Hyundai Motor has exported its first-ever hydrogen fuel cell system…