South Korea to extend tax cuts as inflation saps demand, growth
Authorities hope the tax reduction can temper the spike in prices for public utilities such as electric and gas. In October, public utility charges in Korea surged by 23.1 per…
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S Korea film industry revenue surpasses 1 trill won for first time since Covid-19
Such a figure was up by 100.5 percent or 502.5 billion won compared to a year ago.
Elevated Korea-Vietnam ties invite century-long perspective
According to the Ministry of Planning and Investment in Vietnam, Korea is the country to have made the most foreign direct investment in Vietnam in the first 11 months of this…
How Christmas evolved into a day for merrymaking in Korea
Considering the origin of Christmas, some may wonder about when South Koreans began celebrating the holiday, and how they have adapted to the Western holiday throughout history.
South Korea to drop indoor mask rules at schools, public offices in Jan 2023
The government, however, is still in discussion about whether to include other public spaces frequently visited by the elderly, such as supermarkets, schools and public offices.
North Korea fires two mid-range ballistic missiles towards east coast
Until now, North Korea has only launched ICBMs that use liquid fuel. But the test of a high-thrust solid-fuel engine could raise the possibility of developing ICBMs that use solid…
Airports eye travel rebound induced by K-culture boom next year
Piggybacking on the global popularity of K-pop and K-dramas, Korea Airports Corporation said it is going all out to attract more international travelers.
Huawei vows to go greener with Korean partners
Its green technological solution includes mechanics that enable a 30 percent cut in power consumption with the same level of coverage.
South Korea’s resiliency in 2022 begins to fray
2022 marks another year of the country weathering another storm, but the deadly Halloween crush and the recent labor unrest have shaken their self-confidence.
BTS to be featured in 2023 commemorative stamp
The band will be on one of 23 stamps to mark next year under the theme “Record of Youth”.