South Korea’s Moon congratulates Biden, to ensure no gap in US alliance
SEOUL, Nov 9, 2020, Reuters. President Moon Jae-in said on Monday South Korea will ensure…
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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.
Walmart leaves Argentina, sells local assets to the Grupo de Narvaez
BUENOS AIRES, Nov 9, 2020, Merco Press. Walmart will sell its business in Argentina as…
S. Korea to boost investment and tourism in central Vietnam
DANANG, Nov 8, 2020, VNS. South Korea officially inaugurated its Consulate General in Đà Nẵng…
Biden victory may create unfavorable business conditions for Korea
SEOUL, Nov 6, 2020, The Korea Times. Former Vice President Joe Biden is very close…
S. Korea to provide $300,000 to support Rohingyas in Cox’s Bazar
DHAKA, Nov 5, 2020, Dhaka Tribune. South Korean Ambassador to Bangladesh Lee Jang-keun has announced…
Next US president will value S. Korea-US alliance, regardless of election outcome: US ambassador
SEOUL, Nov 5, 2020, Hankyoreh. US Ambassador to South Korea Harry Harris said that whoever…
Korean Air Q3 losses deepen on virus impact
SEOUL, Nov 5, 2020, Yonhap. Korean Air Lines Co., South Korea’s biggest carrier, said Thursday…
South Korean military captures North Korean man crossing border
SEOUL, Nov 4, 2020, AFP. A North Korean man was captured by South Korea’s military…
Former S. Korea’s leader Lee Myung-bak offers no apology in final moments before incarceration
SEOUL, Nov 3, 2020, Hankyoreh. At 12 pm on Nov. 2, a citizen stood outside…
S. Korea’s National Assembly speaker begins Vietnam visit
HANOI, Nov 1, 2020, VNS. Speaker of the National Assembly of the Republic of Korea…
3 killed, 19 injured in fishing boat collision with bridge in S. Korea
TAEAN, Oct 31, 2020, Yonhap. Three South Koreans were killed and 19 others were injured…
South Korea top court upholds 17-year prison term for ex-leader Lee
SEOUL, Oct 29, 2020, Kyodo. The South Korean Supreme Court on Thursday upheld a 17-year…