S. Korea to take back garbage from Philippines
SEOUL, Jan 4, 2019, The Korea Herald. Some 6,500 metric tons of South Korean plastic…
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.
Kim says he is ready to meet with Trump, warns of seeking ‘new way’ if U.S. pressure continues
SEOUL, Jan 1, 2019, Yonhap. North Korean leader Kim Jong-un said Tuesday he is firmly…
Korean insurer quits Myanmar as investor patience runs dry
YANGON, Jan 1, 2019, The Myanmar Times. South Korea’s largest insurance company has left Myanmar…
President Moon asks ministers to keep up hard work, emphasizes results
SEOUL, Dec 29, 2018, Yonhap. President Moon Jae-in on Friday asked his ministers to keep…
President Moon makes surprise visit to military camp
SEOUL, Dec 28, 2018, Yonhap. President Moon Jae-in made a surprise trip Friday to a…
Chinese military plane enters S. Korea’s air defense zone
SEOUL, Dec 28, 2018, Yonhap. A Chinese military jet entered South Korea’s air defense zone…
Body of missing S. Korean tourist found in Thailand
SEOUL, Dec 27, 2018, Yonhap. The body of a South Korean tourist has been discovered…
Daewoo Shipbuilding fined US$9.6 mln for violating subcontract law
SEJONG, Dec 26, 2018, Yonhap. South Korea’s antitrust watchdog said Wednesday that it has fined…
Two Koreas agree to form joint teams for Tokyo Olympics
SEOUL, Dec 24, 2018, Kyodo News. The South Korean minister of culture, sports and tourism…
S. Korea expresses ‘strong regrets’ over Japan’s claim of targeting patrol plane
SEOUL, Dec 24, 2018, Yonhap. South Korea voiced “strong regrets” Monday over Japan’s repeated claim…
U.S. okays groundbreaking ceremony for inter-Korean infrastructure project
SEOUL, Dec 21, 2018, Yonhap. South Korea and the United States agreed Friday that a…
Taxi drivers in Seoul stage massive rally against Kakao carpool service
SEOUL, Dec 20, 2018, Yonhap. Hundreds of thousands of taxi drivers gathered in Seoul on…