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“$3.20 for Coffee, 15 Cents for the Cup”: New Pricing Policy Leaves Café Owners Exhausted

(C) Live and Let's Fly SEOUL — “A Cafe Latte is 4,300 won, and there is a separate 200 won charge for the cup.” Small business owners running cafes are expressing deep frustr
Trump Escalates Atlantic Tensions with ‘Greenland Tariffs’ Targeting European Allies

(C) Axios [NUKK, Greenland] – The geopolitical standoff over Greenland has spiraled into a full-blown trade war as U.S. President Donald Trump announced a series of punitive tariffs against e

SK Chairman Choi Tae-won Calls for Radical Policy Shift to Reignite Korea's "Fading Growth Engine"

(C) China Daily SEOUL – Choi Tae-won, Chairman of the Korea Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KCCI) and SK Group, has issued a stark warning regarding the structural slowdown of the South Korea

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Korean Retailer GS Supermarket Pulls Out of Indonesian Market, Citing Unspecified Reasons: Jakarta, Indonesia – South Korean supermarket chain GS Supermarket is set to completely cease its operations in Indonesia by ...; Graciela Maria Reporter 2025.05.07

Mona Yongpyong Forges Strategic Alliances with Malaysian Hospitality and Golf Leaders in Global Expansion Bid: Mona Yongpyong, a prominent South Korean resort operator, has announced a significant step in its global expansion strategy throug ...; Desk 2025.05.07

Boseong and Sabah Cultivate Cross-Cultural Ties Through Shared Love of Tea: Boseong County, South Jeolla Province, South Korea – The verdant tea fields of Boseong, renowned as the "tea capital" of Kor ...; Hwang Sujin Reporter 2025.05.07

South Korea's Gyeongsangnam-do Province Forges Strong Ties in Turkey'sburgeoning Nuclear Energy Market, Securing $94.92 Million in Export Consultations: Gyeongsangnam-do Province, a key hub for South Korea's nuclear power industry, has made significant strides in tapping into the bu ...; Yim Kwangsoo Correspondent 2025.05.07

Aeon Group Embarks on Ambitious Expansion in Vietnam, Targeting 100 Mega-Stores by 2030: Tokyo, Japan – Aeon Group, Japan's preeminent retail conglomerate, has unveiled an aggressive expansion strategy for its Vie ...; Ana Fernanda Reporter 2025.05.07

Bonghwa County Bets on 'Bongt'nam': A Unique Cultural Tourism Venture Bridging Korea and Vietnam: Bonghwa County, nestled in the inland region of North Gyeongsang Province, South Korea, is embarking on an ambitious tourism devel ...; Yim Kwangsoo Correspondent 2025.05.07

Up to 30% Discount on 'Seoul Delivery+' ('Ddanggyeo-yo') Orders in Gangnam, Gwanak, and Yeongdeungpo Districts: Residents in the Gangnam, Gwanak, and Yeongdeungpo districts of Seoul can receive up to a 30% discount when ordering food through ...; Hwang Sujin Reporter 2025.05.07

Gyeonggi Province Initiative Aims to Foster "Happy Workplaces" for Migrant Workers Amidst Persistent Challenges: In a significant move to address the often-precarious working conditions faced by migrant laborers, the Gyeonggi Job Foundation ha ...; Desk 2025.05.07

Airline Stocks Surge as Investors Flock in Response to Falling Won-Dollar Exchange Rate: Airline stocks are experiencing a broad rally on the South Korean stock market today, buoyed by a sharp decline in the Korean won- ...; Desk 2025.05.07

Paraguayan Ministry of Economy and Finance Suspends Payments to 8,000 Pensioners for Not Participating in Mandatory Census: The Paraguayan Ministry of Economy and Finance (MEF) has announced the temporary suspension of pension payments to over 8,000 pens ...; Graciela Maria Reporter 2025.05.06

T-shirts Featuring Paraguayan History, the Shining Idea of a Young Designer: Cristina León, a young designer from San Lorenzo, has combined her passion for history and design to create a cultural proj ...; Eugenio Rodolfo Sanabria Reporter 2025.05.06

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Booming Vietnamese Medical Device Market Poised to Surpass $1.7 Billion, Offering Significant Opportunities for South Korean Exporters: Vietnam's burgeoning medical device market is on track to exceed a substantial $1.7 billion (approximately ₩2.55 trillion) in 2024 ...; Ana Fernanda Reporter 2025.05.05

Goheung County's Seaweed Exports to Indonesia Gain Momentum, Targeting Broader Southeast Asian, Middle Eastern, and Indian Markets: Goheung County in Jeollanam-do Province, South Korea, is making significant strides in penetrating the Indonesian market with its ...; Yim Kwangsoo Correspondent 2025.05.05

Seoul Metropolitan Government to Develop Popular Local Eatery Menus into Meal Kits Based on Citizen Recommendations: The Seoul Metropolitan Government will develop popular menus from traditional markets into convenient meal kits that can be easily ...; Hwang Sujin Reporter 2025.05.05

Chungbuk Province Intensifies Efforts to Attract Japanese and Taiwanese Tourists, Capitalizing on Hallyu Wave: Chungcheongbuk-do Province, a region in South Korea known for its scenic beauty and cultural heritage, is strategically targeting ...; HONG MOON HWA Senior Reporter 2025.05.05

Mercosur Certificate of Origin: The Engine of Export Competitiveness for Paraguay's Maquila Industry: The Southern Common Market, Mercosur (Mercado Común del Sur), stands as a significant economic bloc in South America, compr ...; Yim Kwangsoo Correspondent 2025.05.05