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Traffic Congestion Levy Stifles Support for Small Businesses

Seoul — The "Happy Department Store" (Haengbokhan Department Store), established by the South Korean government to support small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and expand sales
South Korea's Per Capita GDP Slump: Taiwan Expected to Overtake for the First Time in 22 Years

SEOUL—South Korea's economic standing is facing a potential setback as the International Monetary Fund (IMF) projects a significant drop in its per capita Gross Domestic Product (GDP) rankin

South Korea 'Trapped': OECD Shock as Tax Revenue Plummets

SEOUL—South Korea faces a dire economic warning, with its ratio of tax revenue to Gross Domestic Product (GDP) plummeting to 17.6% in 2024, ranking it 30th out of 38 OECD member nations. This fi

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South Korea's Rising Delinquency Rates Signal Economic Strain: Seoul, South Korea – South Korea's credit card and savings bank delinquency rates have surged in the third quarter, indicati ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2024.11.27

South Korea's Cryptocurrency Tax Debate Heats Up: Seoul, South Korea – South Korea's National Assembly is embroiled in a heated debate over the taxation of cryptocurrency gai ...; Hwang Sujin Reporter 2024.11.27

Dollar Deposits Fluctuate as South Korean Won Weakens: Seoul, South Korea – The fluctuation of the South Korean won against the US dollar has led to increased volatility in dollar ...; Desk 2024.11.27

Lotte Chemical Struggles Amidst Falling Share Prices and Mounting Financial Concerns: Seoul, South Korea – Lotte Chemical's stock price has been plummeting due to a combination of a downturn in the petrochemica ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2024.11.27

Financial Supervisory Service Upholds Auto Lease Companies' Right to Charge Depreciation Fees: Seoul, South Korea – The Financial Supervisory Service (FSS) has ruled that it is legitimate for auto lease companies to cha ...; Hwang Sujin Reporter 2024.11.27

Paraguay's Economic Growth Masks Deep-Rooted Poverty: Asunción, Paraguay – Despite experiencing robust economic growth in recent years, Paraguay continues to grapple with ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2024.11.26

South Korea's Credit Card and Savings Bank Delinquency Rates Rise Amid Economic Strains: Seoul, South Korea – South Korea is grappling with a rising tide of household debt as the delinquency rates of credit cards ...; Desk 2024.11.25

Euro Plunges Amidst Strong Dollar and Economic Uncertainties: The euro has hit its lowest level against the dollar in nearly two years, as concerns over a potential global recession and the im ...; Graciela Maria Reporter 2024.11.25

Samsung Electronics Buys Back $7.17 Billion in Shares Amid Shareholder Pressure: Seoul, South Korea – Samsung Electronics has announced a $7.17 billion share buyback program, aiming to boost its sagging st ...; Desk 2024.11.25

A Massive Logistics Facility with a Next-Generation Drone Technology R&D Center Opens in Itabashi-ku, Tokyo: A grand opening ceremony was held on October 2nd for a massive logistics facility equipped with a next-generation drone technology ...; Ana Fernanda Reporter 2024.11.25

Bolivia Opens Up Its Fuel Market to Private Competition: La Paz, Bolivia – In a significant move to liberalize its energy sector, the Bolivian government has finalized a decision to ...; Ana Fernanda Reporter 2024.11.23

South Korea's Overseas Assets Hit Record High as 'Retail Investors' Fuel Overseas Investments: Seoul, South Korea – South Korea's net foreign assets have surpassed $900 billion for the first time, marking a historic hig ...; Desk 2024.11.20

AliExpress and Temu Face Backlash Over Unsafe Products: Seoul, South Korea – A recent crackdown by South Korean authorities has revealed a significant number of unsafe products bei ...; Hwang Sujin Reporter 2024.11.20

FBM KLCI Opens Higher on Wall Street Cues, Optimism Over China's Support for Hong Kong: The FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) opened 2.57 points higher at 1,604.91, slightly up from the previous day's close of 1,602. ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2024.11.20

Paraguay Government Faces Backlash Over Abandoned Administrative Building: Asunción, Paraguay - The Paraguayan government is facing mounting criticism for its mismanagement of a large administrative ...; Graciela Maria Reporter 2024.11.19

South Korea's E-commerce Giants Engage in Fierce Speed Delivery War: Seoul, South Korea – The race for faster delivery speeds in South Korea has intensified as major e-commerce players and reta ...; ONLINE TEAM 2024.11.17

South Korean Food Delivery Apps Reach Partial Agreement on Fee Cuts: Seoul, South Korea – After months of negotiations, South Korea's major food delivery platforms, Baemin and Coupang Eats, hav ...; Hwang Sujin Reporter 2024.11.15

Samsung Electronics Plunges to New Lows Amidst Growing Concerns: Seoul, South Korea – Samsung Electronics, South Korea's tech giant, has seen its stock price plummet to a new 52-week low, f ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2024.11.15