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S. Korea flies its most capable Surion helicopter variant yet
CHRISTCHURCH, New Zealand — Korea Aerospace Industries’ production line for the Surion helicopter is receiving a shot in the arm thanks to…
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South Korea seeks tougher delisting rules to remove zombie firms - The Business Times
SOUTH Korea is tightening its delisting rules to kick out poor performers as part of a broader attempt to improve the quality of the stock…
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Bank of Korea cuts growth view on political instability, Trump impact - The Business Times
THE Bank of Korea (BOK) cut its growth forecast for this year as the political turmoil triggered by President Yoon Suk-yeol’s short-lived…
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Bank of Korea governor says monetary easing this year will be flexible
SOUTH Korea’s central bank governor said on Thursday (Jan 2) that the pace of monetary policy easing would need to be flexible this year…
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Two Flight Attendants Who Miraculously Survive Deadly South Korea Plane Crash but Unable to Recall Incident
Tragedy struck at South Korea's Muan International Airport on Sunday when a Jeju Air plane crash claimed 179 lives, leaving only two…
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PM Wong Expresses Grief Jeju Air Plane Crash, Says "Singapore Stands in Solidarity with South Korea"
Prime Minister Lawrence Wong expressed his profound sadness at the December 29 Jeju Air jet tragedy in South Korea, which claimed 179…
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South Korea orders air safety probe after worst crash in country kills 179
SOUTH Korea’s acting President Choi Sang-mok ordered an emergency safety inspection on Monday (Dec 30) of the country’s entire airline…
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South Korea orders airline safety probe after worst domestic crash kills 179
SOUTH Korea’s acting President Choi Sang-mok on Monday (Dec 30) ordered an emergency safety inspection of the country’s entire airline…
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Eyewitnesses to South Korea plane crash recount sparks in engine, bird strike before collision
Witnesses to a deadly plane crash in South Korea on Sunday said they observed flames in the engine of the aircraft and heard explosions,…
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Report: 120 dead after South Korea plane crash, two in hospital
At least 120 people died in a plane crash at Muan Airport in South Korea, the local fire brigade said, while two survivors have been…
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Plane veers off airport runway in South Korea and crashes, killing at least 23: report
A Jeju Air flight drove off the runway in South Korea and collided with a fence, leaving at least 23 passengers killed, the Yonhap news…
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North Korea loses more than 1000 troops in single week: US
North Korean troops fighting in Russia's Kursk region are facing mass casualties, the U.S. has said. White House National Security Council…
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South Korea shares fall at the close as political tensions continue; Asia markets mixed
SOUTH Korean shares continued to fall by the close on Wednesday (Dec 4),after the country’s President Yoon Suk Yeol declared martial law…
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South Korea prosecutors seek 5-year jail term for Samsung Electronics chief in appeals case
SOUTH Korean prosecutors requested on Monday (Nov 25) a five-year jail term for Samsung Electronics chairman Lee Jae-yong over actions in…
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Kia signs PBV deal with DHL Korea
South Korean automaker Kia Corporation, part of Hyundai Motor Group, has announced it has signed an agreement to supply battery-powered…
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South Korea vows to fight volatility after won hits three-month low
SOUTH Korea’s finance minister has promised to act swiftly to curb excessive volatility in the won, the latest sign officials are growing…
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North Korea threatens to declare war with South Korea
North Korea has said it had found the remnants of a South Korean military drone and that any further "violation" of its territory would…
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Seoul Fintech Lab and 2nd Seoul Fintech Lab Achieve Major Success at Korea Fintech Week 2024
By showcasing innovative fintech solutions from 22 resident companies, Seoul Fintech Lab and the 2nd Seoul Fintech Lab attracted…
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South Korea tech exports slow for second month in risk to growth
SOUTH Korea’s exports of technology products slowed for a straight second month in an indication global demand may be peaking out,…
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Spotify starts free streaming option in South Korea
SPOTIFY’S free music and podcasts service option is now available in South Korea, the audio streaming platform said on Thursday (Oct 10),…
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North Korea fortifies border, cuts final ties with South amid tensions
North Korea’s military announced on Wednesday that it would take a ‘substantial military step’ to completely isolate its territory from…
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Indonesia to impose anti-dumping duties on some flat-rolled iron products from China, South Korea, Taiwan
INDONESIA will impose anti-dumping duties on some flat-rolled iron products from China, South Korea and Taiwan starting next week,…
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Japan expands LNG flexibility via cooperation with South Korea, Italy
JAPAN has agreed on Sunday (Oct 6) to study cooperating with South Korea and Italy on procurement of liquefied natural gas (LNG) as the…