Korea
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, according to government data that also showed memory-chip...
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), as it looks to widen its audience...
Bank of Korea eyes first policy pivot in years on signs of cooling property
THE Bank of Korea (BOK) is expected this week to conduct a long-awaited policy pivot, joining global peers in embarking on an easing cycle after the housing market showed...
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, according to a finance ministry regulation released on Monday (Oct...
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 world’s second-biggest LNG importer after...
South Korea Exchange to launch new stock index to counter low equity valuations
SOUTH Korea’s main securities exchange operator said on Tuesday (Sep 24) it is launching a new stock index, called the Korea Value-up Index, aimed at luring inflows as part...
North Korea Executes Two Women for Helping Citizens to Defect to South Korea; Sentences Nine Others to Life in Prison
North Korea recently executed two women accused of helping their fellow citizens defect to South Korea. These executions took place on August 31, 2024, in the northeastern city of...
Morgan Stanley’s SK Hynix sell order reviewed by South Korea watchdog
SOUTH Korea’s financial watchdog is looking into Morgan Stanley’s order to sell SK Hynix shares before research analysts at the bank cut their recommendation on the stock, another sign...
