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2025.12.08 (Mon)
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Seoul's 'Insane Rent' Warning: Why $30,000 Monthly Rent is a Looming Threat Residential Crisis Deepens as Tourist Housing Conversion Hits Supply

(C) Pixabay A severe shortage of residential properties, particularly in Seoul, is fueling a surge in conversion of urban housing into tourist accommodations, raising alarm bells over a potential &q
Banks Eye Digital Assets: Woori Bank Displays Bitcoin Price in Dealing Room

(C) The Gulf Independent SEOUL, South Korea—In a clear sign that traditional financial institutions are beginning to seriously integrate digital assets into their core operations, Woori Bank ha

US Layoffs Surge: Over 1.17 Million Job Cuts Announced in First 11 Months of 2025

(C) Visual Capitalist New York — US employers have announced more than 1.17 million job cuts from January through November of this year, a sharp 54% increase compared to the same period last

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Savings Banks and Capital Companies Face Tough Year Amidst PF Defaults: Seoul, South Korea – South Korean savings banks and capital companies are expected to face another challenging year in 2025, ...; Desk 2025.01.08

Small Businesses in South Korea Face Growing Challenges Amid Economic Uncertainty: Seoul, South Korea – A recent survey conducted by the Federation of SMEs (Federation of Small and Medium Enterprises) has re ...; ONLINE TEAM 2025.01.08

Busan Launches 'Good Payment' Campaign to Revitalize Local Economy: Busan, South Korea – In a bid to stimulate its struggling local economy, Busan Metropolitan City has initiated a relay pre-p ...; Hwang Sujin Reporter 2025.01.07

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

South Korea’s National Pension Service Faces Backlash Over Foreign Exchange Hedging: Seoul, South Korea - Amid growing concerns over a continued surge in the won-dollar exchange rate, the National Pension Service (N ...; HONG MOON HWA Senior Reporter 2025.01.05

South Korea Faces Economic Storm, Government Warns: Seoul, South Korea – South Korea is bracing for a significant economic slowdown this year, with the government forecasting a ...; Global Economic Times Reporter 2025.01.03

South Koreans Face Growing Anxiety Over Retirement Security: Seoul, South Korea – A recent survey conducted by Money Today and Gallup Korea has revealed deep-seated concerns among South ...; Global Economic Times Reporter 2025.01.02

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

Central Bank of Libya Launches Financial Literacy Campaign to Boost "One Pay" Usage: Tripoli, Libya - The Central Bank of Libya (CBL) has embarked on a series of financial awareness programs aimed at educating the p ...; Pedro Espinola Special Correspondent 2025.01.01

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