South Korea’s economy retreated in the second quarter of the year amid weaker domestic demand, while exports remained solid, central bank data showed Thursday.
The country’s real gross domestic
South Korea’s industry and science ministers met with a senior Czech official Thursday to discuss bilateral cooperation, building on a recent nuclear power plant deal between the two countries.
The head of the financial regulator stressed the need to improve private pension programs Thursday, a day after the government unveiled details of a reform plan for the national
The state-run Korea Electric Power Corp. (KEPCO) said Thursday that the United Arab Emirates (UAE) has begun commercial operation of the fourth reactor at the South Korean-built Barakah nuclear
South Korea’s arms procurement agency chief has urged Poland for the swift signing of a contract to purchase additional South Korean K2 main battle tanks, his office said Thursday.
Former top diplomats said Thursday that the idea of South Korea acquiring its own nuclear weapons is not a realistic option, despite uncertainties in the geopolitical landscape.
The remarks
North Korea again started floating balloons into South Korea on Thursday morning, South Korea’s military said, hours after it sent hundreds of balloons across the border the previous day.
President Yoon Suk Yeol instructed the government Thursday to make early payments of living allowances to social welfare recipients ahead of the Chuseok holiday, his office said.
Living allowances
