South Korea’s first “tuna fund” to enable mass cultivation of sought-after Pacific bluefin
SEOUL, Mar 7, 2019, Hankyoreh. The Pacific bluefin tuna, coveted around the world for its…
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.
[Analytics] North Korea resumes work at rocket site
At a time when the diplomatic outlook is unclear following the failure of last week’s…
Former S. Korea’s president Lee Myung-bak released on bail
SEOUL, Mar 6, 2019, Yonhap. Former President Lee Myung-bak was released on bail Wednesday after…
‘Spy chief may visit North Korea soon to revive nuke talks’
SEOUL, Mar 6, 2019, The Korea Times. President Moon Jae-in is considering sending National Intelligence…
President Moon calls for joint action with China to reduce fine dust
SEOUL, Mar 6, 2019, Yonhap. South Korean President Moon Jae-in ordered his government Wednesday to…
U.S., S. Korea tone down joint-military exercises
SEOUL, Mar 4, 2019, Kyodo. The United States and South Korea launched a smaller-scale combined…
Daewoo starts assembling semi-knocked down buses in Myanmar from April
YANGON, Mar 4, 2019, Myanmar Times. Daewoo Bus Myanmar Company, a joint venture between Myanmar…
PM Moon names new envoys to China, Russia, Japan
SEOUL, Mar 4, 2019, The Korea Times. President Moon Jae-in plans to appoint former second…
Allies to launch Dong Maeng exercise this week to replace Key Resolve drills
SEOUL, Mar 3, 2019, Yonhap. South Korea and the United States will launch the new…
China opens new bonded zone in northeast border with Russia
CHANGCHUN, Mar 3, 2019, Xinhua. A new comprehensive bonded zone has been established in Hunchun…
Approval given for South Korean industrial complex in Myanmar
NAYPYIDAW, Mar 1, 2019, Myanmar Times. The Myanmar Investment Commission (MIC) has approved the setting…
Boozed-up captain rams Russian cargo ship into South Korea bridge
SEOUL, Mar 1, 2019, DPA. A Russian cargo ship piloted by an intoxicated captain rammed…