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S.Korea Factory Activity Suffers Worst Slump in 2-1/2 Years on US Tariffs, PMI Shows
SEOUL (Reuters) - South Korea's factory activity contracted at the steepest pace in 31 months in April as demand plunged on U ...
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Asia Minute: Tariff talks extend for another round with South Korea and Japan
U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent says trade talks are going well with “several” Asian countries. And that includes two ...
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How U.S. ally and export powerhouse South Korea is coping with tariffs
Officials from Japan and South Korea are in Washington this week for trade negotiations. NPR looks at how South Korea, a U.S. ally and export powerhouse, is coping with Trump's tariffs.
South Korea Approves Bigger Extra Budget of $9.7 Billion as Economy Falters
SEOUL (Reuters) -South Korea's parliament approved a supplementary government budget on Thursday of 13.8 trillion won ($9.7 ...
Car Prices Expected to Rise as Tariffs on Parts Kick In
The tariffs are expected to shrink the supply of less expensive vehicles. Nearly 80 percent of cars priced at less than ...
Tariffs are causing turbulence for Korean Air. But its CEO remains bullish
The chief executive of Korean Air, one of the world’s top airlines, has a stark warning about the impact of US President ...
South Korea exports beat forecast as chips soar, but outlook uncertain
South Korea's exports were unexpectedly resilient in April, buoyed by strong demand for semiconductors despite the drag from ...