[Analytics] Germany and S. Korea show life beyond lockdown isn’t what people think it will be
Life as we know it in much of the world has been turned upside down…
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.
US has asked S. Korea to pay $1.3B in shared defense costs: Official
WASHINGTON D.C., May 8, 2020, Yonhap. The United States has asked South Korea to pay…
Wary parents launch petition against school reopening amid lingering virus woes in S. Korea
SEOUL, May 7, 2020, Yonhap. While preparations to reopen schools this month are underway, worried…
[Analytics] Managing supply chain risk in a post-COVID-19 world
The coronavirus pandemic has called into question several assumptions which have underpinned global trade for…
[Analytics] China has oil and gas trump card on US
The Donald Trump administration is ramping up retaliatory rhetoric against China over its handling of…
S. Korea begins post-social distancing life with mix of hope, anxiety
SEOUL, May 6, 2020, Yonhap. South Koreans began an unprecedented post-social distancing life Wednesday, hopefully…
Vietnam’s exports surge 4.7 per cent in four months
HANOI, May 4, 2020, VNA. Vietnam’s export value saw a year-on-year increase of 4.7 percent…
South Korea should sign a free trade deal with North Korea: Think tank
SEOUL, May 4, 2020, Yonhap. South Korea should sign a free trade deal with North…
Pompeo reaffirms US mission to denuke N. Korea after Kim’s return to public eye
WASHINGTON D.C./SEOUL, May 4, 2020, Yonhap. U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo has renewed Washington’s…
Covid-19 pandemic slams Asia’s factories, activity hits financial-crisis lows
SYDNEY, May 4, 2020, Reuters. Asia’s factory activity was ravaged in April, business surveys showed…
South Korea to relax social distancing rules further starting May 6
SEOUL, May 3, 2020, Reuters. South Korea will further relax social distancing rules starting on…
Multiple gunshots from N. Korea hit S. Korean border guard post: Military
SEOUL, May 3, 2020, Yonhap. Several gunshots from North Korea hit a South Korean guard…