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Stablecoins craze pits central bank against lawmakers in South Korea
“Stablecoins are surging like a tsunami, but we are fighting over who will run a small boat in the face of a tsunami,” Min ...
At least 11 deaths linked to scorching heatwave in South Korea
Amid an intense heatwave in South Korea that shows no signs of abating, a government estimate suggested on July 27 that the ...
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, ...
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.
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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's Lee declares disaster zones after floods
South Korea's President Lee Jae Myung declared six districts as special disaster zones on Tuesday after days of torrential ...
South Korea sees record growth in birth rate this year
South Korea recorded its largest-ever gain in birth rate over the first five months of the year, its statistics agency said ...
Barcelona’s pre-season friendlies in South Korea to go ahead as per plans
Following the unexpected cancellation of their pre-season friendly in Japan, FC Barcelona’s tour of South Korea will go ahead ...
South Korea minister meets US commerce secretary in effort to reach tariff deal
South Korea's Industry Minister Kim Jung-kwan met U.S. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick on Thursday and reaffirmed a ...
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Lee vows to strengthen 'blood-forged' S. Korea-U.S. alliance
President Lee Jae Myung pledged Sunday to strengthen the "blood-forged" alliance between South Korea and the United States ...