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South Korea Battles Second Day of Heavy Snow

South Korea Reports Six Dead as Record Snowfall Hinders Travel

Structural collapses and traffic accidents have led to half a dozen deaths as South Korea reports its third-heaviest snowfall in just over a century.

Reuters · 13h

South Korea battles second day of heavy snow; five dead

South Korea grappled with heavy snowfall for a second day on Thursday, with dozens of flights cancelled, ferry operations suspended and at least four people reported dead in a bitter winter, though conditions showed signs of easing.

NBC News · 6h

Heavy snowfall in South Korea causes traffic pileup and freezes Seoul

At least 11 people were injured in a massive pileup involving 53 cars during heavy snow on a stretch of highway in South Korea's eastern city of Wonju. Meanwhile, the heaviest snowfall in decades fell on the capital,

South Korea makes surprise rate cut

The Associated Press on MSN · 5h

South Korea's Central Bank Cuts Key Interest Rate to Nurse a Slower Economy

South Korea’s central bank has lowered its key policy rate and says the country’s economy will grow at a slower pace than it initially anticipated

Hosted on MSN · 20h

South Korea makes first back-to-back rate cuts since 2009

South Korea's central bank cut benchmark interest rates for a second straight meeting on Thursday in a surprise move as the economy stalled and inflation slowed more than policymakers predicted. The Bank of Korea (BOK) lowered its benchmark interest rate by a quarter percentage point to 3.

Bloomberg on MSN · 17h

South Korea Girds for Trump Tariff Impact With Surprise Rate Cut

The Bank of Korea ramped up its support for the economy with a surprise interest rate cut as Governor Rhee Chang-yong sounded the alarm over the potential impact of Donald Trump’s return to power on global trade.

Korea Eyes $10 Billion in Support for Chipmakers

U.S. News & World Report · 1d

South Korea to Roll Out $10 Billion in Loans Next Year to Support Chip Industry

SEOUL (Reuters) - South Korea plans to roll out 14 trillion won ($10 billion) of low-interest loans next year to support its chip industry, the finance ministry said, as the sector grapples with Chinese competition and uncertainties over a new U.S. administration.

Reuters · 1d

South Korea to roll out $10 bln in loans next year to support chip industry

South Korea plans to roll out 14 trillion won ($10 billion) of low-interest loans next year to support its chip industry, the finance ministry said, as the sector grapples with Chinese competition and uncertainties over a new U.

Bloomberg on MSN · 1d

Korea Eyes $10 Billion in Support for Chipmakers in 2025

South Korea plans to bolster its fiscal support for domestic chipmakers next year, shoring up an industry that may face unfavorable policies from the incoming Trump administration and more intense challenges from Chinese rivals.

Ukraine, South Korea

Reuters on MSN · 1d

Ukraine defence minister says he discussed boosting security with South Korean president

KYIV (Reuters) -Ukrainian Defence Minister Rustem Umerov said he had discussed joint steps to strengthen security and stability with South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol while on a visit to Seoul on Wednesday.

U.S. News & World Report · 1d

South Koreans Remain Opposed to Sending Arms to Ukraine

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy addresses South Korean parliament via video link at National Assembly in Seoul, South Korea April 11, 2022. Chung Sung-Jun/Pool via REUTERS/File Photo SEOUL (Reuters) - South Koreans remain widely opposed to directly supplying arms to Ukraine,

Voice of America · 23h

US dismisses Russia’s warning to South Korea about supplying arms to Ukraine

US officials stress Russia’s sole responsibility for deployment of North Korean troops in its war of aggression with Ukraine

42mOpinion

Not just trash: Why is South Korea holding back in the ‘balloon war’?

Pyongyang’s provocations are escalating beyond sending rubbish across the border. Read more at straitstimes.com.

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South Korea convicts man over binge eating to dodge military draft

A South Korean man who ate to the point of obesity in an attempt to dodge the army has avoided prison after he pledged to ...

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South Korea holds memorial for forced laborers in Japan after boycotting Japanese event

South Korea has paid tribute to wartime Korean forced laborers at Japan’s Sado gold mines in a memorial ceremony.

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Panic in South Korea - low wages, long days and fears population is on brink of collapse

South Korea has the lowest fertility rate in the world, forcing the government to introduce measures to encourage women to ...

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Watch South Korea’s twin panda cubs experience their first snowfall

South Korea’s twin panda cubs, Rui Bao and Hui Bao have enjoyed their first taste of winter amid record November snowfall in ...

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What to know about the plastic pollution treaty talks in South Korea

A last round of negotiations on a legally binding treaty to address the global scourge of plastic pollution has opened in ...

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Trump Wants To Speak to North Korea's Kim—Report

Trump has spoken fondly of the "beautiful letters" Kim wrote to him after their first meeting and, during this year's ...

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Controversial American live-streamer faces prison in South Korea for offensive behavior

A controversial American live-streamer is facing the prospect of prison in South Korea for his offensive antics, in a case ...

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South Korea Battles Second Day of Heavy Snow

South Korea makes surprise rate cut

Korea Eyes $10 Billion in Support for Chipmakers

Ukraine, South Korea

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