Seoul files complaint with WTO over Tokyo’s export curbs
SEOUL, Sep 12, 2019, Yonhap. South Korea filed a complaint with the World Trade Organization…
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.
N. Korea says it tested super-large multiple rocket launcher
SEOUL, Sep 11, 2019, Yonhap. North Korea said Wednesday that it tested a “super-large” multiple…
N. Korea fires short-range projectiles toward East Sea
SEOUL, Sep 10, 2019, Yonhap. North Korea fired two short-range projectiles from a western region…
S. Korea would pursuing a free trade agreement with Russia: Deputy PM
SEOUL, Sep 9, 2019, Hankyoreh. Hong Nam-ki, South Korea’s Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of…
Operations under way to rescue 4 Koreans trapped in ship off U.S. east coast
SEOUL, Sep 9, 2019, Yonhap. Operations are under way to rescue four South Koreans believed…
RCEP talks to end in November
BANGKOK, Sep 9, 2019, Bangkok Post. Commerce and trade ministers from Asean’s 10 member states…
Power mostly restored after blackout caused by Typhoon Lingling in S. Korea
SEOUL, Sep 8, 2019, Yonhap. The state-run Korea Electric Power Corp. (KEPCO) said Sunday it…
Typhoon suspends hundreds of flights in South Korea
SEOUL, Sep 7, 2019, Yonhap. South Korea worked to prevent any serious damage from Typhoon…
[Analytics] Why China is winning East Asia
The shadow of China is lengthening over East Asia – and a range of dynamics…
[Analytics] Why Uber is having a hard time in Korea
Uber, the world’s leading car-sharing platform, has not been successful in establishing a foothold in…
Typhoon Lingling approaches S. Korea
SEOUL, Sep 6, 2019, Yonhap. A powerful typhoon is quickly moving upward to South Korea,…
Moon presents S. Korea-Myanmar partnership vision at Yangon business forum
YANGON, Sep 4, 2019, Yonhap. On a visit to Myanmar’s largest city, South Korean President…