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S.Korea factory activity suffers worst slump in 2-1/2 years on US tariffs, PMI shows
South Korea's factory activity contracted at the steepest pace in 31 months in April as demand plunged on U.S. President ...
North Korea-linked gang ‘stole’ billions from Americans through ‘pig butchering’ romance scams
I took out loans and he told me to use Bitcoin ATMs to send him the money to pay for his translator,” one victim told The ...
South Korea’s unique housing culture has inspired a major new exhibition
A new show by the Korean-born contemporary artist Do Ho Suh at London’s Tate Modern gallery explores the transience of home.
North Korea and Russia Cement Ties With First Road Bridge
The two countries have vowed to expand bilateral relations after North Korea sent troops and weapons in support of Russia’s ...
North Korea and Russia begin building their first road link
North Korea and Russia have begun building their first road link, the two countries announced, hailing the construction of a ...
South Korea’s presidential race upended as front-runner returns to court
South Korea’s presidential race was upended Thursday, less than five weeks until election day, when the front-runner was ...
South Korea approves bigger extra budget of $9.7 billion as economy falters
South Korea's parliament approved a supplementary government budget on Thursday of 13.8 trillion won ($9.7 billion) to ...
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Asia Minute: Tariff talks extend for another round with South Korea and Japan
U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent says trade talks are going well with “several” Asian countries. And that includes two ...