South Korea’s trade minister drops bid to become WTO chief
SEOUL, Feb 5, 2021, AP. South Korea’s top trade official is dropping her bid to…
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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.
Apple and Hyundai-Kia pushing toward deal on Apple Car
WEST POINT, Feb 4, 2021, CNBC. After years of speculation that it will eventually get…
Moon, Biden to map out ‘comprehensive’ N. Korea strategy together
SEOUL/WASHINGTON D.C., Feb 4, 2021, Yonhap. The leaders of South Korea and the United States…
Taiwan ranks second in first Asia-Pacific Personalized Health index
TAIPEI, Jan 31, 2021, Focus Taiwan. Taiwan ranked second behind Singapore, out of 11 Asia…
[Analytics] South Korea shows how it’s done in Covid-19 era
The globe knows few better early warning systems than South Korea. William Pesek specially for…
Singapore suspends ‘travel bubble’ with Malaysia, South Korea
SINGAPORE, Jan 30, 2021, Al Jazeera. Singapore announced it will temporarily suspend its reciprocal “travel…
S. Korean mobile carriers push for unmanned stores and online platforms
SEOUL, Jan 28, 2021, Yonhap. South Korean mobile carriers are launching unmanned stores and expanding…
[Analytics] How South Korea used AI to bring a dead superstar’s voice back to the stage
For the first time in 25 years, the distinctive vocals of South Korean superstar Kim…
Moon vows close cooperation with Biden for Korea peace process
SEOUL, Jan 21, 2021, Yonhap. President Moon Jae-in pledged Thursday to maintain close partnerships with…
Japan urges South Korea to drop wartime compensation demands
TOKYO, Jan 18, 2021, AP. Japan’s foreign minister accused South Korea on Monday of worsening…
Top court upholds 20-year prison term for S. Korea’s ex-president Park
SEOUL, Jan 14, 2021, Yonhap. The Supreme Court on Thursday upheld a 20-year sentence for…
N. Korea may have held secret military parade, reports South
SEOUL, Jan 11, 2021, The Telegraph. South Korea’s military on Monday revealed that North Korea…