South Koreans now dislike China more than they dislike Japan
SEOUL, Aug 21, 2021, NYT. The list of election issues set to define South Korea’s…
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. Korea to grant legal status to animals
SEOUL, Aug 19, 2021, Reuters. Jin-hui, a cream-coloured Pomeranian, was buried alive and left for…
Naver Webtoon to create BTS-themed webcomics
SEOUL, Aug 18, 2021, Yonhap. The webcomic arm of South Korea’s top portal operator, Naver…
Hyundai to develop small-sized forklifts powered by hydrogen fuel cells
SEOUL, Aug 17, 2021, Yonhap. South Korean construction machinery maker Hyundai Construction Equipment Co. on…
S. Korea sets up ‘bus walls’ as protesters defy Covid-19 warnings
SEOUL, Aug 15, 2021, Reuters. South Korean police mobilised hundreds of buses and set up…
Samsung leader Lee Jae-yong released from prison on parole
UIWANG, Aug 13, 2021, ST. Samsung Electronics vice-chairman Lee Jae-yong, was released on parole on…
Seoul stocks suffer weeklong slump on extended tech losses
SEOUL, Aug 13, 2021, Yonhap. South Korean stocks plunged more than 1 percent Friday, extending…
N. Korea issues warning to US and S. Korea over ‘hostile acts’
WASHINGTON D.C., Aug 12, 2021, CNN. A senior North Korean official has denounced South Korea…
North Korea says South, US should ‘pay a price’ for military drills
SEOUL, Aug 10, 2021, Reuters. South Korea and the United States should pay a price…
[Analytics] The US is determined to dominate the semiconductor tech war
The United States is home to ‘state-of-the-art’ integrated device manufacturers and fabless chip firms, but…
Thai air force secures 14 Korean trainer jets
BANGKOK, Aug 5, 2021, Bangkok Post. The air force has procured 14 Korean-made T-50TH advanced…
[Analytics] Washington should pursue a digital deal with Seoul and Tokyo
In June 2021, the United States and the European Union announced the creation of a…