U.S., South Korea stage joint air exercise after North Korea’s ICBM launch
SEOUL — The United States and South Korea held a joint air exercise involving U.S. strategic bombers on Sunday, a day after North Korea fired a Hwasong-15 intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) in a “sudden launching drill.” South Korea’s Joint Chiefs of Staff said the exercise, where South Korea’s F-35A…
S.Korea Aug factory output shrinks more than expected, retail sales jump
S.Korea Aug factory output shrinks more than expected, retail sales jump
North Korea says ‘alien things’ near the South Korean border are to blame for its 1st COVID-19 outbreak
Residents have been warned to “vigilantly deal with alien things coming by wind and other climate phenomena and balloons” along the borders…
North Korea has fired a new type of intercontinental ballistic missile in its first long-range weapons test since 2017, South Korea and Japan say
The missile flew for 70 minutes before landing in the waters within Japan’s economic exclusive zone, around 105 miles from the Aomori prefecture…
S.Korea exports to rise for 16th month in Feb; CPI seen up 3.5%
S.Korea exports to rise for 16th month in Feb; CPI seen up 3.5% – Reuters poll
S.Korea inflation hits near decade-high, raising rate hike bets
S.Korea inflation hits near decade-high, raising rate hike bets
UAE, South Korea agree talks on trade deal
DUBAI — The United Arab Emirates and South Korea on Thursday agreed to start talks on a bilateral trade deal they hope will expand economic opportunities, including cooperation on technology and climate change. The UAE as part of a push to boost its economic clout last month said it would seek broad economic agreements covering…
S.Korea July exports jump for ninth straight month, though pace slows
SEOUL — South Korea’s exports jumped in July as overseas demand for chips and biohealth products extended export growth to a ninth straight month, supporting an economic recovery facing headwinds from the worst COVID-19 outbreak yet. Exports rose 29.6% in July from a year earlier, slowing from 39.8% in June on a fading base effect…
U.S., Japan and South Korea Share North Korea Missile Concerns
The U.S., Japan, and South Korea sounded alarm over North Korea’s nuclear and ballistic missile programs, following a series of short-range rocket tests last month signaling fresh provocation from Pyongyang.
North Korea Gives U.S. Cold Shoulder, Calls Nuclear Talks ‘Waste of Time’
Pyongyang’s first vice minister of foreign affairs, Choe Son Hui, said Washington’s overtures are an effort to stall and drum up public support.