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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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Saudi Arabia's Industrial Sector Sees Strong Growth in October: Riyadh: Saudi Arabia's industrial sector continued its upward trajectory in October 2024, with the Industrial Production Index (IP ...; Eugenio Rodolfo Sanabria Reporter 2024.12.11

South Koreans Scramble for Dollars as Won Weakens: Seoul, South Korea – As concerns grow over a potential surge in the won-dollar exchange rate amid a state of emergency and p ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2024.12.11

South Korea Scraps Inheritance Tax Cuts Amid Political Stalemate: Seoul, South Korea – South Korea’s parliament has blocked a government proposal to reduce inheritance and gift taxes, ...; Desk 2024.12.11

South Korea's Wealth Gap Widens Amid Declining Household Debt: Seoul, South Korea – South Korea's household wealth gap has widened despite a recent decline in overall debt, according to t ...; ONLINE TEAM 2024.12.09

Saudi Arabia's Non-Oil Sector Drives Economic Growth: Riyadh, Saudi Arabia – Saudi Arabia's economy continued its upward trajectory in the third quarter of 2024, propelled by the ...; ONLINE TEAM 2024.12.09

Soaring Fuel Prices in South Korea: Seoul, South Korea – Gasoline and diesel prices in South Korea have continued their upward trend for the eighth consecutive ...; Desk 2024.12.08

Saudi Arabia's Real Estate Boom: A Deep Dive: Riyadh, Saudi Arabia – Saudi Arabia's real estate sector is experiencing unprecedented growth, fueled by government initiati ...; Graciela Maria Reporter 2024.12.08

Domestic Fuel Prices Continue to Soar Despite Falling International Oil Prices: Seoul, South Korea – Despite a recent dip in international oil prices, domestic fuel prices in South Korea have continued to ...; Global Economic Times Reporter 2024.12.07

Global Food Prices Climb to Highest Level Since April 2023: Rome, Italy – Global food prices reached their highest level since April 2023, according to the latest Food Price Index rele ...; Eugenio Rodolfo Sanabria Reporter 2024.12.07

South Korea's Stock Market Plunges Amid Impeachment Crisis: Seoul, South Korea – South Korea's stock market experienced a significant downturn on [Date] as the nation grapples with a d ...; Desk 2024.12.06

South Korea's Real GNI Rises Amidst Slowing Growth: Seoul, South Korea – South Korea's real gross national income (GNI), a measure of a nation's total income, increased by 1.4% ...; JEONG CHAN MYEONG Senior Reporter 2024.12.05

South Korea Unveils Small Business Support Package Amidst Political Turmoil: Seoul, South Korea – Despite the ongoing political upheaval following the declaration of a state of emergency, the South Kor ...; Desk 2024.12.05

South Korea's Housing Market Cools Amid Tightening Regulations: Seoul, South Korea – South Korea's housing market is experiencing a significant downturn, marked by a continuous decline in ...; Desk 2024.12.05

South Korea Tightens Rules on Year-End Tax Settlements: Seoul, South Korea – South Korea's National Tax Service (NTS) has announced a significant overhaul of its year-end tax settl ...; Desk 2024.12.05

Consumer Prices Rise as Food Costs Soar, Despite Falling Oil Prices: Seoul, South Korea – South Korea's consumer prices continued to climb in November, marking the third consecutive month of in ...; ONLINE TEAM 2024.12.04

New York Stocks Close Mixed Amid South Korean Political Turmoil: New York, NY – Major U.S. stock indices closed mixed on Wednesday as investors grappled with the fallout from South Korean P ...; Global Economic Times Reporter 2024.12.04

Hungary to Resume Large-Scale Infrastructure Investments in 2025: Budapest, Hungary – The Hungarian government has announced plans to reinvigorate its infrastructure investment program in 20 ...; Ana Fernanda Reporter 2024.12.03

Daejeon Launches First Public Investment Firm to Boost Startup Ecosystem: Daejeon, South Korea – Daejeon City has successfully registered Daejeon Investment Finance Co., Ltd. as a new technology-bas ...; HONG MUN HWA Senior Reporter 2024.12.02

Orion Confronts Backlash Over Selective Price Hikes: Seoul, South Korea – Orion, a leading South Korean confectionery company, is facing mounting criticism for its recent decisi ...; Global Economic Times Reporter 2024.12.02

South Korean Firms Brace for Tough Times, Half to Cut Costs in 2025: Seoul, South Korea – A recent survey conducted by the Korea Employers Federation (KEF) has revealed that nearly half of Sout ...; Hwang Sujin Reporter 2024.12.02