Korean markets tumble on US-China trade tensions
SEOUL, May 10, 2019, The Korea Herald. South Korean markets were rattled Thursday, along with…
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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.
Severe food shortages in N. Korea in spotlight after Trump’s blessing for help
SEOUL, May 8, 2019, Yonhap. Talk of food aid to North Korea is gaining traction…
Kim wants Russia to help create breakthrough in stalled nuclear talks
SEOUL, May 7, 2019, Yonhap. North Korean leader Kim Jong-un asked Russian President Vladimir Putin…
Full trade war could cut Asia growth by 2pp through 2020
SINGAPORE, May 7, 2019, The Business Times. A full-fledged trade war between the United States…
[Analytics] Moon Jae-in’s visit to Central Asia holds multiple purposes for Seoul
At the end of April, South Korean President Moon Jae-in spent eight days travelling across…
South Korea says no to Vietnamese workers from 10 provinces
HANOI, May 7, 2019, VN Express. South Korea will temporarily stop receiving Vietnamese workers from…
[Analytics] Why Seoul-Tokyo reconciliation may be doomed
Taking up is hard to do – but when it comes to national reconciliation after…
N. Korea fires short-range missiles into East Sea
SEOUL, May 4, 2019, Yonhap. North Korea fired a barrage of unidentified short-range missiles in…
[Analytics] Thai’s shippers see export rebound
A key shippers group remains hopeful that exports will fare better in the second quarter…
Hyundai admits bribing Indonesian politician for power plant construction
SEOUL, May 2, 2019, The Korea Times. Major Korean builder Hyundai Engineering & Construction has…
S. Korea, China, Japan warn against protectionism
NADI, May 2, 2019, Yonhap. Top economic policymakers and central bank chiefs from South Korea,…
Moon reiterates role of facilitator in third North Korea-US summit
SEOUL, May 1, 2019, Hankyoreh. South Korean President Moon Jae-in sent a message on Apr….