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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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Soaring Vegetable Prices Ahead of Lunar New Year in South Korea: Seoul, South Korea – As South Korea prepares for the Lunar New Year, a traditional holiday marked by family gatherings and f ...; Hwang Sujin Reporter 2025.01.05

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Construction Industry Drives Economic Growth in Korea: Seoul, South Korea – A new study by the Korea Institute for Industrial Economics and Trade (KIET) has revealed that the cons ...; Global Economic Times Reporter 2025.01.02

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Soaring Exchange Rates Exacerbate South Korea's Energy Crisis: Seoul, South Korea – South Korea's energy public corporations are facing a severe crisis due to the sharp rise in the won-do ...; Desk 2025.01.01

Jeonbuk Province Faces Double-Digit Export Decline Amid Global Economic Slowdown: Jeonju, South Korea – Jeonbuk Province has reported a significant 13.4% decrease in exports in November 2024 compared to the ...; Desk 2025.01.01

South Korea Extends Debt Relief Measures for Vulnerable Groups: Seoul, South Korea – The South Korean government has announced an extension of debt relief measures aimed at providing finan ...; Hwang Sujin Reporter 2025.01.01

Gangnam District, Seoul, Unveils 2025 Budget Focused on Sustainable Growth: Gangnam District, Seoul, South Korea – The Gangnam District has approved a budget of 1.3737 trillion won (approximately US$1 ...; Global Economic Times Reporter 2024.12.31

South Korea's Inflation Reaches a Four-Year Low, But Food Prices Soar: Seoul, South Korea – South Korea's consumer price index (CPI) rose 2.3% in 2024, marking the lowest annual increase since 20 ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2024.12.31

Seoul Studio Apartment Rents and Deposits Dip Slightly in November: Seoul, South Korea – The average monthly rent and security deposit for studio apartments in Seoul experienced a modest decli ...; Global Economic Times Reporter 2024.12.30

South Korea's Big Five Banks Slash Deposit Rates Amid Central Bank Easing: Seoul, South Korea – [Date] – South Korea's five largest commercial banks have collectively announced reductions in th ...; Desk 2024.12.30

Soaring Dollar Deals Blow to South Korea's SMEs: Seoul, South Korea – South Korea's small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are facing a crisis as the won weakens against ...; Hwang Sujin Reporter 2024.12.30

South Korean Won Slides to 15-Year Low as Political Uncertainty Deepens: Seoul, South Korea – The South Korean won has plunged to its lowest level in 15 years and nine months, with experts warning ...; Hwang Sujin Reporter 2024.12.30

Soaring Fuel Prices in South Korea Despite Stable International Oil Prices: Seoul, South Korea – South Korean drivers are facing a continued increase in fuel prices, with both gasoline and diesel pric ...; Global Economic Times Reporter 2024.12.29

Jeju Economic Awards Honors Top Businesses: Jeju City, South Korea – The prestigious Jeju Economic Awards ceremony was held on the 26th at the Jeju Chamber of Commerce ...; Desk 2024.12.28

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