Seoul, April 10 – Seoul shares continued their gains on Friday morning, mirroring overnight advances on Wall Street, fueled by optimism surrounding upcoming negotiations between the United States and Iran following their two-week ceasefire agreement in the Middle East conflict.The benchmark...
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South Korean President Urges Energy Savings Amid Middle East Crisis
Fuel Price Cap and Electricity Rate Freeze
Seoul, March 26 – South Korean President Lee Jae Myung on Thursday called for national cooperation in energy-saving efforts, citing the disruption of global energy markets caused by the...
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Shipments Hit Record $43.5 Billion in First 20 Days
Seoul, February 23: South Korea’s exports climbed 23.5 percent year on year in the first 20 days of February, powered by robust semiconductor demand, according to data released by the Korea Customs Service.Outbound shipments reached $43.5...
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National Cremation Rate Hits Record High in 2024
Seoul, February 15: South Korea’s cremation rate continues its steady upward climb, intensifying concerns over potential shortages of cremation facilities, particularly in densely populated cities such as Seoul and Busan.Fresh data released on...
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