Seoul mayor and presidential hopeful found dead hours after reported missing: Police
SEOUL, Jul 10, 2020, Yonhap. Seoul Mayor and presidential hopeful Park Won-soon was found dead…
South Korea
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.
Lao PM visits farms, industries to boost local suppliers, production
VIENTIANE, Jul 10, 2020, Vientiane Times. The Prime Minister Thongloun Sisoulith on Thursday visited an…
SK Engineering & Construction to pay US$92M compensation over deadly dam collapse in Laos
SEOUL, Jul 9, 2020, Yonhap. SK Engineering & Construction Co. said Thursday that it has…
Police searching for Seoul mayor after missing report
SEOUL, Jul 9, 2020, Yonhap. Police said Thursday they are trying to locate Seoul Mayor…
Ex-interior minister launches bid against ex-PM Lee for S. Korea’s ruling party chairmanship
SEOUL, Jul 9, 2020, Yonhap. Former Interior Minister Kim Boo-kyum on Thursday officially announced his…
[Analytics] Modernising the Philippine Navy
The upcoming commission of two purpose built Jose Rizal-class frigates is unprecedented for the Philippines….
Six candidates battle it out for WTO leadership
GENEVA, Jul 8, 2020, AFP. Six candidates are vying to become the next head of…
Cambodian tourist province Siem Reap bans ‘alarming’ dog meat trade
PHNOM PENH, Jul 8, 2020, Bangkok Post. A Cambodian province popular with tourists has banned…
S. Korea’s Moon to unveil details of ‘New Deal’ project against the impact of the coronavirus next Monday
SEOUL, Jul 8, 2020, Yonhap. President Moon Jae-in will make public details next week of…
N. Korea rules out more talks with US
ANKARA, Jul 7, 2020, Anadolu Agency. North Korea on Tuesday reiterated that it will not…
Hyundai, SK chiefs discuss next-gen lithium-metal EV battery
SEOUL, Jul 7, 2020, The Korea Herald. Hyundai Motor Group Executive Vice Chairman Chung Euisun…
Samsung projects 23 per cent jump in profit on strong memory chip sales
SEOUL, Jul 7, 2020, AP. Samsung Electronics Co. said Tuesday its operating profit for the…