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South Korea requests tariff exemptions in U.S. trade talks
World News // 10 hours ago
South Korea requests tariff exemptions in U.S. trade talks
SEOUL, June 24 (UPI) -- Seoul has requested to be exempted from all U.S. reciprocal and product-specific tariffs at the first high-level talks under the administration of South Korean President Lee Jae Myung, the South's Trade Ministry said.
South Korea's President Lee orders emergency response for 'urgent' Middle East crisis
World News // 1 day ago
South Korea's President Lee orders emergency response for 'urgent' Middle East crisis
South Korea says defense spending 'very high' compared to U.S. allies
World News // 4 days ago
South Korea says defense spending 'very high' compared to U.S. allies
'KPop Demon Hunters' cast says animation makes them 'way cooler'
Movies // 4 days ago
'KPop Demon Hunters' cast says animation makes them 'way cooler'

Economic Insights

Korea's benchmark stock index soars to 45-month high
World News // 8 hours ago
Korea's benchmark stock index soars to 45-month high
SEOUL, June 24 (UPI) -- South Korea's benchmark stock index KOSPI rose almost 3% Tuesday, topping the 3,100-point mark for the first time in 45 months, as easing tensions in the Middle East helped calm investor nerves.
Analysis: Business model of Asia's top private equity fund questioned
World News // 4 days ago
Analysis: Business model of Asia's top private equity fund questioned
Korea rushes to construct AI data centers
World News // 1 week ago
Korea rushes to construct AI data centers
Amazon, SK Group will build AI data center in Korea
World News // 1 week ago
Amazon, SK Group will build AI data center in Korea

Latest Headlines

Lee Jung-jae, Lee Byung-hun attend 'Squid Game' Season 3 premiere
Lee Jung-jae, Lee Byung-hun attend 'Squid Game' Season 3 premiere
June 19 (UPI) -- Lee Jung-jae and Lee Byung-hun were among the "Squid Game" cast members to attend the premiere of the Korean drama series' third and final season Wednesday.
G7 Summit: South Korea, Japan take step toward renewed ties
G7 Summit: South Korea, Japan take step toward renewed ties
SEOUL, June 18 (UPI) -- South Korean President Lee Jae-myung and Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba held their first bilateral summit Tuesday, on the sidelines of the G7 meeting.
Trump departure from G7 disrupts planned South Korea talks
Trump departure from G7 disrupts planned South Korea talks
SEOUL, June 17 (UPI) -- The G7 Summit was disrupted by U.S. President Donald Trump's departure, which derailed scheduled engagements and left several key diplomatic efforts, including those of South Korean President Lee Jae-Myung, unfulfilled.
South Korean PM candidate vows 'inclusion' amid opposition calls for withdrawal
South Korean PM candidate vows 'inclusion' amid opposition calls for withdrawal
SEOUL, June 17 (UPI) -- South Korean nominee for prime minister Kim Min-seok said Tuesday rebuffed accusations by the opposition party over past funding scandals and vowed to pursue "the politics of inclusion" in a deeply polarized climate.
Twice teases 'celebration' album 'This is For'
Twice teases 'celebration' album 'This is For'
June 16 (UPI) -- South Korean girl group Twice is commemorating 10 years together with a new studio album, "This is For."
South Korea's President Lee departs for G7 summit on first overseas trip
South Korea's President Lee departs for G7 summit on first overseas trip
SEOUL, June 16 (UPI) -- South Korean President Lee Jae-myung departed for Canada on Monday to attend the Group of Seven summit, his first overseas engagement since taking office earlier this month.
Korean Dream Festival to mark 80th Liberation Day
Korean Dream Festival to mark 80th Liberation Day
SEOUL, June 13 (UPI) -- South Korea will host the 2025 Korean Dream Han River Festival on Aug 15 at Ttukseom Han River Park in Seoul, commemorating liberation from the Japanese and promoting a civic movement for Korean unification.
Korean financial groups offer unconventional services
Korean financial groups offer unconventional services
SEOUL, June 13 (UPI) -- South Korean financial groups are increasingly venturing beyond traditional banking, offering services like food delivery and used car platforms, which blur the boundary between finance and daily life.
Le Sserafim performs theme song in 'My Melody & Kuromi' trailer
Le Sserafim performs theme song in 'My Melody & Kuromi' trailer
June 12 (UPI) -- K-pop group Le Sserafim performs the theme song for the upcoming stop-motion animated series "My Melody & Kuromi" in a trailer released Wednesday.
Samsung Fire invests $570 million in Canopius
Samsung Fire invests $570 million in Canopius
June 12 (UPI) -- South Korea's Samsung Fire & Marine Insurance has invested $570 million in Canopius Group to increase its stake in the international specialty insurer from 19% to 40%.
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