[Analytics] South Korea is the pivot in the Huawei wars
South Korea has told Washington that restrictions on semiconductor sales to Huawei and other Chinese…
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.
S. Koreans mark Buddha’s birthday after monthlong delay due to Covid-19
SEOUL, May 30, 2020, Yonhap. South Koreans celebrated the Buddha’s birthday Saturday after a one-month…
S. Korea moves to limit classroom crowding amid persistent outbreak in capital area
SEOUL, May 29, 2020, Yonhap. South Korea’s government tightened up school quarantine and distancing rules…
S. Korea to enhance quarantine measures in greater Seoul area amid spiking cases
SEOUL, May 28, 2020, Yonhap. South Korea said Thursday that it will beef up quarantine…
Korea’s May exports tipped to dip 22.5 per cent on pandemic: Poll
SEOUL, May 27, 2020, Yonhap. South Korea’s exports are expected to dip nearly 23 percent…
Cambodia tightens entry rules
PHNOM PENH, May 26, 2020, The Phnom Penh Post. Minister of Health Mam Bun Heng…
Samsung unveils new security chip for smartphones
SEOUL, May 26, 2020, The Korea Times. Samsung Electronics has introduced its second-generation security chip…
‘No mask, no ride’ policy goes smoothly amid heightened virus woes in S. Korea
SEOUL, May 26, 2020, Yonhap. South Korea’s ‘no mask, no ride’ policy on buses and…
US becomes Vietnam’s largest supplier of fruits, vegetables
HANOI, May 25, 2020, VNA. The US has become Vietnam’s largest supplier of fruits and…
S. Korea to adopt QR code-based logging system for patrons of entertainment venues from June
SEOUL, May 25, 2020, CNN, Hankyoreh. South Korea will adopt a cell phone QR code-based…
S. Korea’s PM hints at change in mask policy as supply remains stable
SEOUL, May 24, 2020, Yonhap. Prime Minister Chung Sye-kyun on Sunday hinted at changing the…
Witnesses recall gas leak at LG Chem factory in India
NEW DELHI, May 24, 2020, Hankyoreh. Eyewitnesses to a May 7 gas leak at an…