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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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Gasoline and Diesel Prices in South Korea Hit 4-Week High: The prices of gasoline and diesel in South Korea have continued to climb for the fourth consecutive week, according to data releas ...; Global Economic Times Reporter 2024.11.10

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Interest rates cut but Bank hints fewer falls to come: UK interest rates could take longer to fall further after the Bank of England forecast that inflation will creep higher after last ...; Global Economic Times Reporter 2024.11.09

Junior doctors are striking. Should we increase their wages by a third?: Their union says that demands on doctors keep rising while their pay keeps shrinking. 2024 started off on a rather dour note, wit ...; Global Economic Times Reporter 2024.11.09

US Jobs Report Shows Unemployment Claims at Lowest Levels in 50 Years: The U.S. economy had another month of strong employment gains between mid-February and mid-March, adding 431,000 new jobs. Althoug ...; Global Economic Times Reporter 2024.11.09

“Again Trump”… Korean economic uncertainty tsunami: As the 'second term of Trump's administration' is expected to take place, attention is being paid to the impact it will have on ou ...; Global Economic Times Reporter 2024.11.07

South Korean PE Firms Face Scrutiny Over Value Creation: A recent study has revealed that South Korea's top five private equity firms have struggled to significantly boost the return on e ...; Global Economic Times Reporter 2024.11.06

US Job Market Shows Mixed Signals in October: The US labor market painted a complex picture in October, with significant job growth in certain sectors offset by substantial los ...; Global Economic Times Reporter 2024.11.06

South Korea's Foreign Exchange Reserves Shrink Amidst Strong Dollar: South Korea's foreign exchange reserves contracted by over $42 billion in October, primarily attributed to the strengthening US do ...; Global Economic Times Reporter 2024.11.05

German Inflation Surges, Economic Recovery Uncertain: German inflation unexpectedly climbed to 2.4% in October, surpassing the European Central Bank's 2% target. This uptick, driven by ...; Pedro Espinola Special Correspondent 2024.11.05

Eurozone Inflation Rises Unexpectedly: Eurozone inflation unexpectedly climbed to 2% in October, according to preliminary data released by Eurostat on Thursday. This fig ...; Global Economic Times Reporter 2024.11.05

Inflation Eases Further, Fed Rate Cut Expected: Inflation in the United States continued its downward trend in September, inching closer to the Federal Reserve's 2% target. The P ...; Global Economic Times Reporter 2024.11.05

Inflation Hits Low-Income Households Hardest: Inflation has exacerbated financial challenges for Americans, particularly low-income households. As the cost of living rises, fam ...; Desk 2024.11.05

South Korea Seeks to Expand Regional Gift Certificate Use to Rural Areas: A new bill has been introduced in the South Korean National Assembly that would allow regional love gift certificates to be used a ...; Global Economic Times Reporter 2024.11.05

Hyosung Heavy Industries Secures Major Order from Ørsted for UK Offshore Wind Farm: Hyosung Heavy Industries announced on November 4th that it had secured a contract to supply ultra-high voltage electrical equipmen ...; Global Economic Times Reporter 2024.11.05