South Korea inflation quickens to 3.1% as costs climb
South Korea’s consumer prices rose 3.1% in August from a year earlier, official data showed. The increase accelerated...
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South Korea launches Arctic container ship trial to Europe
South Korea has begun its first container ship trial through the Arctic to Europe. The 2,758-TEU PanStar Acro...
South Korea auto exports reach $6.24 billion in July
South Korea’s automobile exports rose 7.0% year on year to US$6.24 billion in July 2026. The total marked...
South Korea heat wave drives fresh food prices higher
Fresh vegetable prices have surged in South Korea as prolonged extreme heat reduced shipments and damaged farm output...
South Korea tourism surplus reaches post-pandemic high
South Korea recorded a $596.6 million tourism surplus in June 2026, its strongest monthly result since the COVID-19...
Samsung sets 2029 start for first Yongin semiconductor plant
Samsung Electronics plans to start operations at its first chip plant in Yongin in 2029. The revised target...
South Korea exports reach record US$102.25 billion in June
South Korea’s exports topped US$100 billion in a single month for the first time in June, setting a...
South Korea tops Czechia 2-1 in FIFA World Cup Group A
South Korea opened its FIFA World Cup Group A campaign with a 2-1 comeback win over the Czech Republic at...
Korean cosmetics exports hit US$5.6 billion in five months
South Korea’s cosmetics exports reached US$5.6 billion in the first five months of 2026, government data showed, rising...
South Korea launches $665.5 million industrial growth fund
South Korea has launched a 1.115 trillion won, or about US$665.5 million, Industrial Growth Fund to expand financing...