Pompeo to visit Bangkok, commit to Southeast Asia: official
WASHINGTON D.C., Jun 7, 2019, AFP. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo will recommit the United…
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.
2 more S. Korean victims found, death toll 18 in Hungary boat sinking
BUDAPEST/SEOUL, Jun 7, 2019, Yonhap. The bodies of two more South Koreans have been found…
N.K. uranium plant indicates ongoing operations: U.S. monitor
WASHINGTON, Jun 6, 2019, Yonhap. North Korea’s main nuclear complex shows continued activity around its…
[Analytics] Inter-Korean relations barely moving: Seoul minister
It is hard not to feel some sympathy for Kim Yeon-chul, Seoul’s point man on…
Seoul, Manila announce free trade agreement negotiations
SEOUL, Jun 3, 2019, Yonhap. South Korea officially announced the start of free trade agreement…
U.S. flew 2 reconnaissance planes over Seoul
SEOUL, Jun 1, 2019, Yonhap. Two U.S. reconnaissance planes recently flew over Seoul and its…
7 South Koreans killed, 19 missing in Hungary boat sinking
SEOUL, May 31, 2019, Yonhap. Seven South Koreans died and 19 others went missing after…
‘Middle power’ Philippines ranks 17th in Asia power index
MANILA, May 29, 2019, PhilStar. The Philippines dropped one place lower from its overall ranking…
Singapore beats Sweden, South Korea to top list of 176 as best country for children
SINGAPORE, May 29, 2019, The Straits Times. For the second year in a row, Singapore…
N. Korea remains committed to fielding unified teams with S. Korea at 2020 Olympics
SEOUL, May 29, 2019, Yonhap. North Korea remains committed to fielding united teams with South…
Samsung to gain from Huawei’s troubles: Fitch
SEOUL, May 27, 2019, Yonhap. Samsung Electronics Co., the world’s largest maker of smartphones, is…
[Analytics] China’s tech ‘Long March’ could be road to nowhere
China’s President Xi Jinping has called for technological self-reliance in the escalating rivalry with America,…