[Analytics] Asia stocks slip amid US-China trade uncertainty
Mainland Chinese markets were largely flat, while Japan and South Korean shares slipped. Overnight 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.
All major parties in S. Korea except LKP move to change official voting age from 19 to 18
SEOUL, Mar 20, 2019, Hankyoreh. A draft version of a revision to the South Korean…
[Analytics] N.K. likely to accept Seoul’s dialogue offer, but can Seoul deliver what Pyongyang wants?
North Korea is expected to accept an offer of talks from South Korea, but progress…
Asia-Pacific becoming new center of political and economic power: Russian ambassador
SHANGHAI, Mar 19, 2019, TASS. The Asia-Pacific is becoming a new center of economic and…
Hyundai, Kia invest $300m in India’s mobility service provider
SEOUL, Mar 19, 2019, Korea Herald. Hyundai Motor Group said Tuesday it will invest $300…
S. Korea, U.S. defense chiefs to meet in Washington next month
SEOUL, Mar 18, 2019, Yonhap. The defense chiefs of South Korea and the United States…
S. Korea, NASA to launch joint research on sources of fine dust in Korea
SEOUL, Mar 17, 2019, Yonhap. South Korea is seeking to team up with the United…
S. Korea president Moon ended Southeast Asia trip in Cambodia
PHNOM PENH, Mar 16, 2019, Yonhap. The leaders of South Korea and Cambodia agreed Friday…
[Analytics] Korean apps conquer Asia with cute emojis
Created by Japan, emojis have been most successfully commercialized and distributed by Koreans. Here’s how…
N. Korea reconsiders denuclearization talks with U.S.: reports
SEOUL, Mar 15, 2019, Yonhap. A senior North Korean official announced Friday that her regime…
S. Korean president vows efforts to expand economic cooperation with Malaysia
KUALA LUMPUR, Mar 14, 2019, Yonhap. South Korean President Moon Jae-in on Thursday vowed efforts…
Malaysian PM Dr Mahathir and South Korea’s president Moon hold talks
PUTRAJAYA, Mar 13, 2019, MalayMail. Prime Minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad held talks today with…