Prices keep surging amid growth woes
The trade deficit for Asia’s fourth-largest economy in the first half of this year reached $10.3 billion, the largest ever seen in the six-month period.
South Korea
BTS can prepare for overseas concerts while serving in military
South Korea’s Defense Ministry said it was considering “alternative service” for the boy group.
S. Korea’s ruling party set for overhaul
The decision came after Representative Seong-dong – floor leader and acting party leader – offered to step down, setting off talks of a switch to an “emergency steering”…
Backlash against lowering elementary school entry age intensifies
Educators slam S. Korean government's plans to gradually lower the enrollment age at elementary schools to 5 years old starting in 2025.
S. Korea’s new Covid-19 cases at 44,689; serious cases hit 2-month high
Figures on August 1 fell sharply from the previous day’s 73,589, mainly due to fewer tests but it is still larger than the 35,860 cases logged a week earlier.
Seoul offers free hiking gear rental as mountains lure foreign tourists
All the rental items are provided by the local outdoor brand Seoul Hiking Tourism Center and the official sponsor, Black Yak.
South Korea moves to avoid Japanese asset sale
With South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol keen to improve the country’s relationship with Japan, the opinion is seen as a positive development.
Seoul to take inspiration from Singapore’s HDB
In town to attend the ongoing World Cities Summit, Seoul Mayor Oh Se-hoon spent Saturday studying some landmark projects by the Housing Board.
Will Samsung make cars again?
Despite repeated denials by the top brass, speculation has resurfaced about Samsung’s car business, given the demand for electric vehicles.
Do Koreans feel well-rested?
According to data, Koreans worked 1,928 hours last year, much higher than the OECD average of 1,500 hours.