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Naphtha Prices Skyrocket 68%: South Korea Braces for Producer Price Surge

South Korea’s production costs have hit a fever pitch as the Producer Price Index (PPI) extended its climbing streak for a seventh consecutive month. Driven by a volatile surge in international
Gov't Launches 'One-Team' Initiative to Transform Regional Airports into Tourism Hubs

The South Korean government has officially embarked on a collaborative effort to transform regional airports into strategic gateways for international tourism. By integrating airport infrastructure wi

From Safety Drivers to Fully Autonomous: South Korea to Launch First Unmanned Trucking Service in June

SEOUL — The landscape of South Korea’s logistics industry is set for a historic shift this summer. Starting in June, autonomous trucks will officially begin transporting commercial freight

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KOSPI Reclaims 3,000 Mark After 3 Years and 6 Months, Driven by Domestic Hopes and Foreign Inflows: Seoul, South Korea – South Korea's benchmark KOSPI index has surged past the 3,000-point threshold, closing at 3,021.84 on J ...; Desk 2025.06.21

South Korea Unveils Sweeping Debt Relief for Small Businesses Amid Fairness Concerns: SEOUL – The South Korean government is set to implement a substantial debt relief program, aiming to cancel approximately 16 ...; Hwang Sujin Reporter 2025.06.19

South Korea Unveils $22 Billion Stimulus Package to Revitalize Sagging Economy: SEOUL, South Korea – In a significant move to counter prolonged domestic consumption stagnation and political uncertainty, t ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2025.06.19

Chaotic Vehicle Registration System: Municipalities Warned of Fines for Unrenewed Fees: As the vehicle registration renewal deadline approaches, municipalities across Paraguay are facing extreme chaos due to the influx ...; Ana Fernanda Reporter 2025.06.18

South Korea's Debt Crisis Deepens: Household and Small Business Delinquencies Hit 11-Year High: SEOUL, South Korea – South Korea is grappling with a rapidly escalating debt crisis as an increasing number of households an ...; Desk 2025.06.16

KOSPI Rebounds to 2940s, Defying Middle East Tensions: Seoul, South Korea – The Korea Composite Stock Price Index (KOSPI) defied escalating Middle East tensions on June 16, 2025, ...; Desk 2025.06.16

Gyeongju City to Provide Up to 700,000 Won in Energy Vouchers to Vulnerable Households: Gyeongju, North Gyeongsang Province – Gyeongju City is set to launch its 2025 Energy Voucher Support Project, a crucial init ...; Hee Chan Kim Reporter 2025.06.16

Paraguay's Banking System Delinquency Rate Hits 7-Month High, But Down Year-on-Year: ASUNCIÓN, Paraguay – As of April 2025, the delinquency rate in Paraguay's banking system reached 2.48%, marking a 0.6 ...; Ana Fernanda Reporter 2025.06.13

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Philippines Emerges as Southeast Asia's Top Market: Decelerating Inflation and Positive Economic Outlook: MANILA, Philippines – The Philippines is emerging as the most promising investment destination among Southeast Asian emergin ...; Yim Kwangsoo Correspondent 2025.06.09

South Korea's Per Capita GNI Surpasses ₩50 Million for the First Time: SEOUL, South Korea – South Korea has achieved a significant economic milestone, with its per capita Gross National Income (G ...; Desk 2025.06.05

KOSPI Reclaims 2,770 Mark, Surging 2.7% on New Government Expectations, First Time in 10 Months: Seoul, South Korea – The South Korean stock market experienced a robust surge on June 4, 2025, the first trading day after t ...; Desk 2025.06.04

Paraguay Records 0% Inflation in May, Cumulative Inflation Reaches 3%: According to the Consumer Price Index (IPC) announced by the Central Bank of Paraguay (BCP) on Tuesday, May 3rd, 2025, the inflati ...; Yim Kwangsoo Correspondent 2025.06.04