[Analytics] Japan-South Korea’s Olympic battle over Dokdo
South Korea and Japan share an at times volatile post-war relationship. The dispute over the…
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.
Koreas restore cross-border hotlines 55 days after suspension
SEOUL, Oct 4, 2021, Yonhap. South and North Korea restored their direct communication lines Monday,…
Both North and South Korea fire ballistic missiles
SEOUL, Sep 15, 2021, CNN. Both North and South Korea tested ballistic missiles on Wednesday,…
Japan, US, S. Korea discuss N. Korea day after missile launch
TOKYO, Sep 14, 2021, AP. Senior diplomats from Japan, the United States and South Korea…
[Analytics] Singapore startup plays up esports potential in Southeast Asia
More than just child’s play, esports has the potential to become a lucrative in Southeast…
N. Korea likely to hold military parade this week: Sources
SEOUL, Sep 7, 2021, Yonhap. North Korea appears to be preparing to hold a military…
[Analytics] Realising an ‘early harvest’ for Australia–India trade
Former Australian prime minister and Special Trade Envoy Tony Abbott’s recent visit to India has…
S. Korea to host Hydrogen Mobility Show this week
SEOUL, Sep 5, 2021, Yonhap. South Korea will host a hydrogen mobility show this week…
South Korea’s new aircraft carrier could look like a mini HMS Queen Elizabeth
SEOUL, Sep 4, 2021, CNN. South Korea’s planned aircraft carrier could have a distinctly British…
S. Korea developing massive ballistic missile
SEOUL, Sep 2, 2021, Yonhap. South Korea has been developing a massive ballistic missile as…
S. Korea set to curb Google, Apple commission dominance
SEOUL, Aug 24, 2021, Reuters. South Korea is likely to bar Alphabet Inc’s Google and…
US, S. Korea nuclear envoys vow work to resume talks with N. Korea
SEOUL, Aug 23, 2021, Kyodo. The top nuclear envoys of South Korea and the United…