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Bank of Korea cuts rates, growth forecast on Trump tariff policy
Bank of Korea Governor Rhee Chang-yong speaks to the press on Feb. 25, 2025, after the central bank cuts interest…
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As a foreigner I had a question about Yoon Suk Yeol’s justification for his actions
Our media only cover the current trial in the broadest of strokes and I had a question about the nitty-gritty.…
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Korean investors abandon savings, stocks for cryptocurrencies
Bithumb customer center Money has rapidly moved to cryptocurrency markets in South Korea amid lower interest rates and lackluster stock…
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The Journey of Korean Immigrants: Celebrating Korean American Day
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Introduction to Korean Immigration The history of Korean immigration is marked by significant waves of migration driven by various socio-economic…
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Opinion: The Dangerous Opinion Polls and the Choices of the People Power Party
Currently, numerous opinion polls are being conducted in South Korea. Among them, one of the most striking findings is the…
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Around 30 PPP lawmakers have gathered at Yoon’s presidential residence to form a “human wall” and to “resist illegal arrest”
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Prosecutor’s Office: Instructions from Yoon: “Even if martial law is voted down, we can declare it 2 or 3 times… continue to proceed”
in CommunityStill in breaking news (속보) status on most outlets: Some include “orders to shoot and break down doors, drag out…
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South Korea’s Acting President Han impeached; Stocks, won plummet
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National Assembly Speaker Woo Won-shik Han Duck-soo, South Korea’s acting president and prime minister, was impeached at Parliament on Friday…
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National Election Commission, “Banner Allowed Accusing Ruling Party Lawmakers of Being Accomplices in Insurrection”
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S.Korea’s c.bank chief sees limited impact of political turmoil on economy
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Bank of Korea Governor Rhee Chang-yong at a press conference to explain the central bank’s inflation policy on Dec. 18,…
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Full history of South Korean politics to understand current situation.
in CommunityHope you find this interesting, especially if you’re not conversant to the politics of South Korea. Before I go in,…
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The Yoon Suk Yeol is finally impeached. I can fall asleep at night without anxiety
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I went to the National Assembly yesterday to impeach Yoon Suk Yeol. I was going to write after yesterday, but…
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Korea’s President impeached over martial law; political turmoil to ease
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National Assembly Speaker Woo Won-shik announces the parliament has voted to impeach President Yoon Suk Yeol on Dec. 14, 2024…
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South Korea’s sovereign credit rating stable: S&P, Moody’s, Fitch
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Finance Minister Choi Sang-mok (left) holds a virtual meeting with executives of S&P, Moody’s and Fitch to disucss Korea’s sovereign…
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Ruling party lawmakers face backlash for boycotting impeachment motion
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S.Korea’s economic system remains resilient, says Fin Min
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Korea’s Finance Minister Choi Sang-mok (center) speaks at an emergency economic policy meeting on Dec. 8, 2024 (Courtesy of News1…
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S.Korea’s Yoon survives impeachment; economic fundamentals firm
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Ruling party member seats are vacant as they walked out of the National Assembly chamber before a parliamentary vote on…
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Army special warfare commander says he defied order to drag out lawmakers
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SEOUL, Dec. 6 (Yonhap) — The chief of the Army Special Warfare Command said Friday he defied an order from…
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BOK to buy repos to counter martial law-driven market tantrum
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BOK Governor Rhee Chang-yong speaks after an emergency meeting with the chiefs of FSS and FSC led by the country’s…
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South Korea President to Lift Martial Law After Parliament Rejects Move
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South Korea’s Parliament voted to end martial law just hours after President Yoon Suk Yeol declared the move, accusing opposition…
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Why North Korean Soldiers Are Prepared to Die in Russia
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North Korean former soldier Ryu Seong-hyeon, pictured in Seoul, defected in 2019. Photographs by Tim Franco for WSJ SEOUL—Ryu Seong-hyeon…
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Korean dance moves copyrights to be protected by Naver Z deal
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Choreography for BTS’ I Need U, jointly created by MVNT co-founder Choi Youngjun (Captured from BTS’ official YouTube) South Korean…
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Two Conservative PPP Lawmakers fall Asleep During Filibuster
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What’s wrong with making money from startup exits?
The Venture Summer Forum holds an annual conference in Seoul on August 20, 2024 (Courtesy of the Ministry of SMEs…
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Doosan Robotics, Bobcat ordered to clarify merger deal
Doosan’s chicken-frying robot performs its task at a high school (Courtesy of Doosan Robotics) South Korean regulators have ordered Doosan…
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S.Korea fines AliExpress $1.4 mn for alleged privacy breach
AliExpress ad in South Korea South Korea’s privacy authority punished AliExpress including a fine of $1.4 million for allegedly not…
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Record $259 bn yet to find investment targets in South Korea
Hana Bank’s trading floor in Seoul on April 16, 2024 (File photo by Lim Dae-chul) South Koreans parked a record…
