[Analytics] Eastern Economic Forum: Russia draws India into its Asia-Pacific Strategy
Prime Minister Narendra Modi would be the chief guest at Russia’s Eastern Economic Forum in…
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.
Modi, leaders of various nations to attend Eastern Economic Forum in Russia
NEW DELHI, Sep 2, 2019, India Today. Prime Minister Narendra Modi and leaders of a…
[Analytics] Demise of S. Korea-Japan military agreement deals a blow to US Indo-Pacific strategy
The General Security of Military Information Agreement (GSOMIA), signed by South Korea and Japan in…
S. Korean president Moon leaves for three ASEAN countries
SEOUL, Sep 1, 2019, Yonhap. South Korean President Moon Jae-in departed for Thailand on Sunday…
[Analytics] Russian Eastern Economic Forum as a global platform of international projects
The major Chinese industrial companies intend to take part in the 5th Eastern Economic Forum…
Moon resumes overtures to Japan, hopes for N.K. leader’s participation in ASEAN summit
SEOUL, Aug 30, 2019, Yonhap. South Korean President Moon Jae-in said Friday he would “embrace”…
[Analytics] Japan-South Korea spat an economic lose-lose
A diplomatic spat that prompted Japan and South Korea to downgrade trade and military ties…
Korean banks may fall victim to US-China trade feud
SEOUL, Aug 29, 2019, The Korea Times. The intensifying trade tensions between the United States…
S. Korea to spend 5 tln won amid trade row with Japan
SEOUL, Aug 28, 2019, Yonhap. South Korea plans to inject more than 5 trillion won…
Singapore extends automated immigration clearance to Japanese, South Korean visitors
SINGAPORE, Aug 28, 2019, Bangkok Post. Japanese and South Koreans can apply to use automated…
S. Korea president Moon’s 40% support faces risks amid Cho Kuk scandals
SEJONG, Aug 27, 2019, The Korea Herald. The people’s disappointment and fury toward Cho Kuk,…
S. Korea leader to visit Thailand
BANGKOK, Aug 26, 2019, Bangkok Post. South Korean President Moon Jae-in and Madame Kim Jung-sook…