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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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Kbank to Temporarily Suspend Services for System Upgrade: Kbank, a leading digital bank in South Korea, announced on [date] that it will temporarily suspend its services from 0:00 AM to 8: ...; Hwang Sujin Reporter 2024.11.29

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Taiwan's Economy Shows Signs of Slowdown Despite AI Boom: Taipei, Taiwan – Taiwan’s National Development Council (NDC) has reported that the country’s economic monitoring ...; Hwang Sujin Reporter 2024.11.28

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Philippines Records Budget Surplus in October, Cuts Annual Deficit: Manila, Philippines – The Philippine government has reported a budget surplus of 6.3 billion pesos in October, a significant ...; Global Economic Times Reporter 2024.11.28

Euro Nears Parity with Dollar as US Economy Outperforms: Seoul, South Korea – The US dollar continues to strengthen against the euro, with the possibility of the two currencies reac ...; Global Economic Times Reporter 2024.11.27

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

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