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Seoul might be living in the future but South Korea’s islands say not so fast
As few Seoulites flee the city in summer, it’s the perfect opportunity to explore the country’s timeless archipelago – ...
South Korea to prepare mutually agreeable trade package as US tariff deadline looms
South Korea will prepare a trade package that is mutually agreeable with the United States ahead of minister-level meetings ...
Americans may aspire to single-family homes, but in South Korea, apartments are king
South Korea’s middle-class dream of home ownership? It's not a house with a white picket fence — it's an apartment.
South Korea to scrutinise US-Japan trade deal as officials fly to Washington
Seoul will take a close look at the terms of a U.S.-Japan trade deal, South Korea's industry minister said on Wednesday, ...
Heavy rains in South Korea leave at least 14 dead and 12 others missing
Torrential rains in South Korea over five days have caused 14 deaths and left 12 people missing, officials report ...
South Korea Q2 GDP +0.6% Q/q, Stronger Than Expected
Gross domestic product expanded 0.6% in the April-June period from a quarter earlier on a seasonally adjusted basis, after ...
South Korea police raid offices of K-pop powerhouse HYBE over share probe
South Korean police raided offices at the headquarters of K-pop agency HYBE on Thursday over allegations of unfair share ...
Seoul’s hot property market complicates South Korea’s economy
As South Korea faces tariffs from the United States, the Bank of Korea is holding off on raising interest rates.
Gyeongju, South Korea: What it’s like staying at a hanok village
Dressed up as wealthy Joseons in the hanok village with two of my travel companions, Marcy and Denise. Photo / Supplied A ...