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HIVEX and the City of Daegu Join Forces to Drive Cross-Border Mobile Payment Innovation for Travelers to South Korea
SUNNYVALE, CA, UNITED STATES, July 17, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Known as the hometown of many K-pop stars and a hub of culture and creativity, the City of Daegu, South Korea is embracing fintech innovation to welcome visitors from Taiwan, with...

South Korea’s Employment Climbs for Sixth Straight Month
(MENAFN) South Korea’s employment figures climbed for the sixth straight month, propelled mainly by a rise in jobs among the elderly, data from Statistics Korea revealed Wednesday. In June, the total number of employed individuals aged 15 and...

South Korea Reports Rise in June Unemployment Claims
(MENAFN) Jobless claims in South Korea climbed last month, driven by growing employment demand across the manufacturing and construction sectors, according to official data released Monday. The Ministry of Employment and Labor reported that 86,000...

South Korea’s Leader Approval Rating Climbs to 74.7 Percent
(MENAFN) South Korean President Lee Jae-myung’s approval rating climbed by 1.1 percentage points last week, reaching 74.7 percent, according to a recent weekly poll released Monday. Negative evaluations of Lee’s handling of state affairs dropped...

AeroBase Group Expands Digital Access Across Japan, South Korea, and Taiwan
SAINT AUGUSTINE, FL, UNITED STATES, July 15, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- AeroBase Group, Inc., a leading global distributor of aerospace, defense, and medical components, announced the launch of new localized websites to better serve clients in...

South Korea, U.S., Japan Conduct Joint Aerial Exercises
(MENAFN) South Korea, the United States, and Japan conducted joint aerial exercises Friday aimed at bolstering their combined defense capabilities against North Korea's advancing nuclear and missile programs, the South Korean defense ministry...

South Korea's Tax Revenue Sees Notable Increase
(MENAFN) South Korea's tax income saw a notable increase in the first five months of 2025, driven by stronger corporate and income tax collections, according to government figures released Thursday. Data from the Ministry of Economy and Finance...

PLAVE Sets New Records Beyond the Screen with their First Japanese Single, Kakurenbo (Hide and Seek)
NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, July 17, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Within a month after releasing their first Japanese single album, 「かくれんぼ」 (English title: Kakurenbo (Hide and Seek)), PLAVE has set multiple groundbreaking records, not only as a...

South Korea Stands Firm on U.S. Troop Deal
(MENAFN) South Korea on Wednesday stood by its current cost-sharing deal with the United States, responding to recent remarks by President Donald Trump urging Seoul to take on the full financial burden of its defense, media reported. “Our...

DP World Welcomes Chile’s First Direct Shipping Service to Asia
SAN ANTONIO, Chile, July 17, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- DP World has launched Chile’s first weekly shipping connection to Asia via the new ACSA 1 service, marking a major milestone in strengthening the country’s global trade links. The inaugural...

South Korea’s Defense Nominee Calls to Restore Military Pact
(MENAFN) Ahn Gyu-back, the nominee for South Korea’s Defense Minister, emphasized the importance of reinstating the inter-Korean military tension reduction agreement as the new administration aims to improve relations with North Korea, according...

Pearl Jewelry Market Projected to Hitting $42 Billion by 2031 with 13.2% CAGR | AMR
The global pearl jewelry market was valued at $12.8 billion in 2021, is projected to reach $42 billion by 2031, growing at a CAGR of 13.2% from 2022 to 2031 WILMINGTON, NEW CASTLE, DE, UNITED STATES, July 17, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- According...

High-Protein Food Market Size to Hit USD 117.44 Billion by 2034, Fueled by U.S. and Asia Growth
Ottawa, July 17, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The global high-protein food market size was valued at USD 52.28 billion in 2024 and is expected to grow from USD 56.69 billion in 2025 to around USD 117.44 billion by 2034, expanding at a CAGR of 8.43%...

Anti-Obesity Drugs Market Set to Triple by 2032 Amid Rising Obesity Rates and R&D Surge
PORTLAND, OR, UNITED STATES, July 17, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- The global anti-obesity drugs market, valued at $1,605.36 million in 2022, is projected to reach $4,439.34 million by 2032, expanding at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of...

Advanced Materials Market Analysis: Key Drivers, Forecast & Opportunities 2025 | DataM Intelligence
The Global Advanced Materials Market is estimated to grow at a CAGR of 5.6% during the forecast period 2024-2031. AUSTIN, TX, UNITED STATES, July 17, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Market Overview: The Global Advanced Materials Market is gaining...

Specialty Adhesive Tape Market anticipated to surpass US$56.588 billion by 2030 at a CAGR of 6.41%
The Specialty Adhesive Tape Market is anticipated to grow at a CAGR of 6.41% from US$41.474 billion in 2025 to US$56.588 billion by 2030. NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, July 17, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- According to a new study published by...

South Korea Stresses Need to Reinstate 2018 North Korea Pact
(MENAFN) South Korean Defense Minister nominee Ahn Gyu-back emphasized the importance of reinstating a suspended inter-Korean military de-escalation pact, according to a local news agency on Wednesday. The move comes as the newly formed government...

HRW calls for end of age discrimination in South Korea’s workplace
(MENAFN) Human Rights Watch (HRW) has urged South Korea to eliminate employment discrimination based on age, particularly criticizing the country’s policy that forces workers to retire at age 60. In a detailed 72-page report released Tuesday, HRW...

Human Rights Watch Calls on South Korea
(MENAFN) Human Rights Watch (HRW) has called on South Korea to eliminate age-related discrimination in the workplace, criticizing the policy that forces employees to retire upon reaching 60 years old. In a detailed 72-page report released on...

South Korea’s Economy Slides Amid Tariff Concerns
(MENAFN) South Korea’s economy continues to struggle, dragged down by sluggish domestic demand and escalating external risks linked to the United States’ “aggressive” tariff stance, according to a state-run think tank’s report released Tuesday....