Hyundai seeks to dilute up to 17.5% stake in India unit IPO, sources say MUMBAI/HONG KONG: South Korea’s Hyundai Motor is looking to dilute a stake of up to 17.5% in its India entity’s IPO... Published 14 Jun, 2024 02:18pm
World North Korea sends more balloons as Kim’s sister warns of ‘new counteraction’ SEOUL: North Korea sent hundreds more trash-carrying balloons over the border, Seoul’s military said Monday, after... Published 10 Jun, 2024 11:57am
World South Korea to blast loudspeaker broadcasts after North’s trash balloons SEOUL: South Korea will begin loudspeaker broadcasts directed at North Korea on Sunday that will be “unbearable” for... Published 09 Jun, 2024 10:17am
Markets South Korea’s KOMIPO seeks LNG for August delivery SINGAPORE: South Korea’s Korea Midland Power Co (KOMIPO) is seeking 3.2-3.8 trillion British thermal units (TBtu) of... Published 06 Jun, 2024 11:27am
Business & Finance South Korea consumer inflation slows to 10-month low SEOUL: South Korea’s consumer inflation slowed for a second straight month in May to a 10-month low, official data... Published 04 Jun, 2024 10:51am
World North Korea sends 600 more trash-filled balloons over border SEOUL: North Korea has sent around 600 more trash-filled balloons containing everything from cigarette butts to... Published 02 Jun, 2024 10:21am
World India votes in final phase of elections as both Modi and Rahul Gandhi eye victory FIROZPUR/KOLKATA: India voted on Saturday in the final phase of a long-drawn general election, held in record summer... Updated 01 Jun, 2024 04:12pm
World US doubtful it could help South Korea on nuclear-powered subs SINGAPORE: The United States is unlikely to help South Korea build nuclear-powered submarines at the moment, as it... Published 01 Jun, 2024 10:31am
World More evidence points to Russia-North Korea military cooperation, South Korea defence minister says SEOUL: South Korean defence minister Shin Won-sik said on Saturday that more evidence suggests weapons used by... Published 01 Jun, 2024 10:26am
World Samsung Electronics workers’ union announces first strike SEOUL: A major union representing tens of thousands of people at South Korean tech giant Samsung Electronics said... Published 30 May, 2024 06:19am
Markets South Korea’s KOGAS seeks LNG supplies on short- to long-term basis SINGAPORE: South Korea’s Korea Gas Corp (KOGAS) is seeking liquefied natural gas (LNG) supplies on a short- and... Published 29 May, 2024 11:56am
Business & Finance China Premier Li meets Samsung boss, vows to help foreign firms SEOUL: China’s Premier Li Qiang said his country will always be open to foreign companies and promised steps to... Published 27 May, 2024 11:21am
World China’s premier hails ‘new beginning’ with US-allied South Korea, Japan Chinese Premier Li Qiang praised what he called a restart in relations with Japan and South Korea as he met their... Published 27 May, 2024 10:32am
World South Korea, China agree to launch diplomatic and security dialogue SEOUL/TOKYO/BEIJING: South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol and Chinese Premier Li Qiang agreed on Sunday to launch a... Published 27 May, 2024 05:52am
World China’s Li lands in Seoul for trilateral summit with South Korea, Japan SEOUL/TOKYO: Chinese Premier Li Qiang has arrived in Seoul on Sunday for a trilateral summit with his South Korean... Published 26 May, 2024 10:26am
Business & Finance South Korea holds interest rates steady, as widely expected SEOUL: South Korea’s central bank extended its interest rate pause for an 11th straight meeting on Thursday as the... Published 23 May, 2024 11:20am
Technology South Korea announces $19bn support package for chip industry SEOUL: South Korea announced on Thursday a 26 trillion won ($19 billion) support package for the country’s vital... Published 23 May, 2024 10:50am
Sports South Korea name new caretaker as search goes on for Klinsmann successor SEOUL: South Korea said Monday they will have another caretaker coach in charge when they look to seal their place... Published 20 May, 2024 11:57am
Business & Finance Delivery Hero in $1.25bn deal with Uber for foodpanda Taiwan sale, investment Uber announced on Tuesday a $1.25 billion deal to take over Delivery Hero’s foodpanda business in Taiwan and buy new... Published 14 May, 2024 12:30pm
Business & Finance South Korea to set up $7bn aid package for chip industry SEOUL: South Korea will set up an aid package worth more than $7 billion to support its chip industry, the finance... Published 13 May, 2024 06:08am
World South Korea vows strong Ukraine ties, smooth Russia relations SEOUL: South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol said Thursday Seoul would keep strong ties with Ukraine and a “smooth”... Published 09 May, 2024 11:31am
Pakistan CM Maryam for finalising deals with Chinese, S Korean and Saudi cos LAHORE: Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif has directed authorities concerned to finalise deals with the... Published 08 May, 2024 06:43am
Markets South Korean firm tenders for up to 70,000 T corn, traders say HAMBURG: An animal feed producer in South Korea has issued an international tender to purchase up to 70,000 metric... Published 07 May, 2024 10:41am
World North Korea’s Kim oversees test of multiple rocket launcher SEOUL: North Korean leader Kim Jong Un oversaw the test-firing of a multiple rocket launcher, state media said... Published 26 Apr, 2024 10:59am
Markets Seoul, Tokyo vow ‘appropriate action’ on weak yen and won SEOUL: South Korea and Japan shared “serious concerns” on the recent weakness of their currencies against the... Published 18 Apr, 2024 03:24am
World Global fact-checkers battle harassment, threats, financial perils WASHINGTON: From India and South Korea to Croatia and North Macedonia, fact-checking organizations battling an... Published 08 Apr, 2024 04:46am
World South Korea’s Yoon joins early voting ahead of parliamentary elections SEOUL: South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol cast his ballot as two days of early voting for next week’s... Published 05 Apr, 2024 10:18am
Print ‘Unfriendly treatment’ being meted out to S. Korean firms: Pakistan’s envoy unhappy with ministries ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s ambassador to South Korea is reportedly unhappy with the ministries for their unfriendly... Updated 04 Apr, 2024 09:33am
Sports Lingard’s Seoul switch threatens to fall flat after slow start SEOUL: Jesse Lingard said he wanted to enjoy his football again after moving to South Korea, but the former... Published 03 Apr, 2024 11:29am
Business & Finance South West Asia: Pakistan to soon emerge as major player: Korean envoy FAISALABAD: Serious efforts would be made to enhance direct trade relations between Faisalabad and Korea, said ... Published 03 Apr, 2024 05:29am