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South Korea Posts Surge in Exports for Sixth Straight Month
MENAFN
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August 14, 2025
(MENAFN) South Korea's export volumes continued their upward trajectory for the sixth month in a row, driven by robust demand for electronic goods, according to data released Thursday by the Bank of Korea (BOK). The export volume index rose 8.2%...
South Korea Announces Extension of Fuel Tax Reductions
MENAFN
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August 14, 2025
(MENAFN) South Korea's Ministry of Finance announced on Thursday that it will extend its fuel tax reductions for another two months to help alleviate rising fuel expenses for consumers. The current tax breaks—10% on gasoline and 15% on diesel and...
US, South Korea Begin Joint Military Drills
MENAFN
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August 18, 2025
(MENAFN) The United States and South Korea commenced a major annual combined military exercise on Monday, aiming to reinforce their preparedness in response to perceived "threats" from North Korea, according to local reports. The 11-day operation,...
YY Group Holding Limited Partners with B2i Digital to Expand Investor Awareness of Technology Platforms
EIN Presswire
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September 5, 2025
Collaboration to Present YY Group’s Next Generation On-Demand Staffing and Integrated Facility Management (Business Serving Over 300 Clients Across 12 Countries YY Group Holding Limited (NASDAQ: YYGH) NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, September 5, 2025...
South Korea Posts Increase in June Money Supply
MENAFN
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August 13, 2025
(MENAFN) South Korea’s money supply climbed for the third consecutive month, propelled by ongoing policy rate reductions, the Bank of Korea (BOK) reported Wednesday. Seasonally adjusted broad money, known as M2, increased by 0.6 percent...
South Korea Orders Arrest of Former President’s Wife
MENAFN
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August 13, 2025
(MENAFN) A South Korean court has issued a detention warrant for Kim Keon-hee, wife of former President Yoon Suk-yeol, who is currently held on insurrection and related charges, a special counsel team confirmed Tuesday night. The Seoul Central...
South Korea Posts Sharp Drop in July Forex Trading
MENAFN
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August 12, 2025
(MENAFN) South Korea’s foreign exchange activity fell sharply in July amid reduced appetite for the U.S. dollar and declining derivatives trades, according to data released Tuesday by the Bank of Korea (BOK). The average daily volume of foreign...
Apartment Fire Leaves Two dead, 13 Injured in South Korea
MENAFN
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August 17, 2025
(MENAFN) Two fatalities and 13 injuries resulted from a fire that erupted Sunday morning in a Seoul apartment complex, a local news agency reported. The blaze ignited around 8:10 a.m. local time (2310 GMT Saturday) in a 20-story residential...
South Korea’s President Set to Meet Trump on August 25
MENAFN
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August 12, 2025
(MENAFN) South Korean President Lee is scheduled to visit Washington for his inaugural summit with U.S. President Donald Trump on August 25, according to South Korean media. This pivotal meeting marks the first in-person encounter between Lee, who...
Pharma 4.0 Market Size Envisions USD 72.58 Billion by 2034, says Healthcare Experts
GlobeNewswire, Inc.
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September 5, 2025
Ottawa, Sept. 05, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- According to a study by Towards Healthcare, a sister company of Precedence Research, the global Pharma 4.0 market was valued at USD 12.76 billion in 2024 and is expected to reach USD 72.58 billion by...
South Korea’s Military Forces Decline
MENAFN
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August 11, 2025
(MENAFN) South Korea's armed forces have diminished to approximately 450,000 personnel, marking a 20% reduction over the past six years, according to a defence ministry report disclosed by a ruling party legislator on Sunday. Officials attribute...
South Korea Posts Decline in Early August Exports
MENAFN
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August 11, 2025
(MENAFN) South Korea’s exports declined by single digits in the first 10 days of August, primarily due to fewer working days, official customs data revealed Monday. Exports totaled $14.71 billion in the August 1-10 period, marking a 4.3 percent...
South Korea Reports Drop in July Unemployment Claims
MENAFN
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August 11, 2025
(MENAFN) South Korea saw a decline in new jobless claims in July, driven by weaker demand in construction, as well as the lodging and eatery sectors, government figures revealed on Monday. The Ministry of Employment and Labor reported that the...
South Korea Posts 4.3 Percent Decline in Exports
MENAFN
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August 11, 2025
(MENAFN) South Korea’s exports declined by 4.3% in the first 10 days of August compared to the same period a year earlier, according to data released Monday by the Korea Customs Service. The drop was largely due to a shorter working period, with...
PLAVE Becomes the First Virtual Idol Group to Join the Producer Lineup for Mnet’s BOYS II PLANET
EIN Presswire
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September 5, 2025
NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, September 5, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- PLAVE has been credited as producers on Korea’s popular competition program, BOYS II PLANET, aired on Mnet, marking the first time a virtual idol group has taken on a producer...
Global Industrial Floor Mats Market to Reach US$ 2.9 Billion by 2035 at 5.0% CAGR | Transparency Market Research
EIN Presswire
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September 5, 2025
Industrial floor mats market to hit US$ 2.9 Bn by 2035, driven by safety rules, ergonomics, sustainability, and advanced material innovation. WILMINGTON, DE, UNITED STATES, September 5, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- The global industrial floor mats...
South Korea, Vietnam Forge Stronger Trade Ties
MENAFN
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August 11, 2025
(MENAFN) South Korean President Lee Jae-myung held talks Monday with Vietnamese leader To Lam, as the two countries pledged to intensify economic and strategic collaboration, including a push to expand bilateral trade to $150 billion by 2030. The...
South Korea Current Account Surplus Sets New Record in June
MENAFN
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August 10, 2025
(MENAFN) South Korea’s current account surplus soared to an all-time monthly high in June, driven by surging exports of semiconductors and ships alongside stronger dividend returns from overseas investments, according to Bank of Korea (BOK) data...
Functional Food Ingredients Market Size to Hit USD 232.40 Billion by 2034, Fueled by Increased Health Awareness and Demand for Functional Foods
GlobeNewswire, Inc.
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September 5, 2025
Ottawa, Sept. 05, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The global functional food ingredients market size stood at USD 119.25 billion in 2024 and is anticipated to increase from USD 127.48 billion in 2025 to around USD 232.40 billion by 2034, at a CAGR of...
OUT NOW: ZEROBASEONE’s Exclusive U.S. Physical Album of NEVER SAY NEVER
EIN Presswire
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September 5, 2025
The album sold over 1.1 million units on its first day of release; they are the first K-pop group to achieve six consecutive million-sellers since their debut NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, September 5, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- The U.S....