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L&F Plus Secures KRW 220 Billion from National Growth Fund to Anchor South Korea’s First Mass LFP Cathode Production

SEOUL — L&F Co., a prominent South Korean pioneer in secondary battery materials, officially announced on Thursday that its wholly-owned subsidiary, L&F Plus, has been selected as the fi
Major Korean Telcos Trim Online-Exclusive Plans by Up to 50% Amid Shift to Unified Mobile Tariffs

SEOUL — South Korea’s major mobile carriers are drastically streamlining their online-exclusive service plans, reducing their lineups by 20% to 50%. This sweeping reorganization comes clos

40s Emerge as Dominant Force in Tech Leverage ETFs: Investing 3.3 Trillion Won for Double Returns

A profound shift is occurring within the South Korean equity market as investors in their 40s emerge as the primary driver of single-stock leverage exchange-traded funds (ETFs) tied to the nation'

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Surging Menu Prices at Major South Korean Food Chains Spark Consumer Outcry Amid Record Profits: A growing wave of price hikes across major South Korean food and beverage franchises, including coffee shops, burger joints, and f ...; Desk 2025.04.20

South Korean Fuel Prices Continue Downward Trend for Tenth Consecutive Week Amidst International Oil Market Fluctuations: For the tenth consecutive week, the average prices of gasoline and diesel at South Korean gas stations have simultaneously decline ...; Ana Fernanda Reporter 2025.04.20

Paraguay's Central Bank Raises 2025 GDP Growth Forecast Amidst Solid Growth: The Central Bank of Paraguay (BCP) announced that it has revised its 2025 gross domestic product (GDP) growth forecast upwards fro ...; Desk 2025.04.17

Won's Weak Rebound Amid Dollar's Slide Signals Deeper Economic Woes Stemming from Trade Tensions: While the U.S. dollar has experienced a significant depreciation of nearly 10% against a cohort of major global currencies, the So ...; Hwang Sujin Reporter 2025.04.16

Bleak Outlook Persists: International Bodies Foresee Sub-2% Growth for South Korean Economy Amid Lingering Political Instability: Concerns surrounding the trajectory of the South Korean economy continue to mount as another prominent international organization ...; Kim Sungmoon Reporter 2025.04.16

Singapore Eases Monetary Policy for Second Consecutive Quarter Amid Lower-than-Expected Economic Growth: Singapore's monetary authority has tightened its grip on easing monetary policy for the second consecutive quarter as the first-qu ...; Hwang Sujin Reporter 2025.04.14

Paraguay's Economy Maintains Solid Growth with 4.9% Increase in February, but Signs of Slowdown Emerge: Asunción, Paraguay - According to a report released by the Central Bank of Paraguay (BCP), Paraguay's economic activity ind ...; Eugenio Rodolfo Sanabria Reporter 2025.04.11

Hawaii Farmers Enter "Survival Mode" Due to Suspension of Federal Government Subsidies: Hawaii, with 90% Dependence on Imports, Hit Hard as Farmers Try to Increase Food Self-Sufficiency: Kaina Makua, a Native Hawaiian farmer who planned to quadruple the production of kalo (taro), a traditional crop in Hawaii, expect ...; Eunsil Ju Reporter 2025.04.11

Trump's Trade Barrage Batters Washington State's Economy: Exports Plummet, Tourism Takes a Hit: WASHINGTON STATE - President Trump's aggressive tariff policies are delivering a significant blow to the Evergreen State's economy ...; Hannah Yeh Reporter 2025.04.11

State Farm Faces Bankruptcy Risk as It Pushes for Massive Home Insurance Hike in California: Oakland, CA - The future of State Farm, the nation's largest home insurance provider, hangs in the balance as it aggressively purs ...; Sharon Yoon Correspondent 2025.04.11

KOSPI Surges 6.6% on Mutual Tariff Suspension, KRW/USD Exchange Rate Falls by 28 Won: South Korean financial markets experienced significant volatility once again on the 10th due to the mutual tariff suspension by th ...; Yim Kwangsoo Correspondent 2025.04.10

Argentina Secures $20 Billion IMF Bailout, Boosting Milei's Reform Agenda: BUENOS AIRES, ARGENTINA — In a move anticipated to provide crucial financial breathing room, Argentina has reached a staff-l ...; Yim Kwangsoo Correspondent 2025.04.10

KOSPI Breaches 2300 Mark Amid Escalating US-China Trade Tensions: Seuol, South Korea – The South Korean benchmark KOSPI index plummeted below the critical 2300 level on Wednesday, marking it ...; Global Economic Times Reporter 2025.04.09

EU-Philippines Green Economy Partnership (EU-GEPP) Grant Program to Accelerate Circular Economy Transition: Manila, Philippines – The European Union (EU)-supported and Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR)-implement ...; Eugenio Rodolfo Sanabria Reporter 2025.04.09

South Korea Launches 20 Billion KRW Fund to Modernize Fisheries Distribution Sector: SEOUL, SOUTH KOREA – The South Korean Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries (MOF) has announced the selection of NICE Investment ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2025.04.07

South Korean Tax Service's "One-Click" Refund System Draws Massive User Base with Zero Fees: SEOUL, SOUTH KOREA – The National Tax Service (NTS) of South Korea is witnessing remarkable success with its newly launched ...; Desk 2025.04.07

Daejeon Empowers Residents and Small Businesses with "Visiting Village Tax Accountant" Initiative: DAEJEON, SOUTH KOREA – Navigating the complexities of the tax system can be a daunting task for many individuals and small b ...; HONG MOON HWA Senior Reporter 2025.04.05

Facing Debt? Chungcheongnam-do Offers Free Financial Counseling and Debt Relief Support: Chungcheongnam-do, South Korea - Individuals and business owners in Chungcheongnam-do struggling with debt, delinquency, and colle ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2025.04.05