Mr Han Duck-soo stepped down as South Korea’s stand-in leader on May 1, paving the way for his declaration on May 2. PHOTO: EPA-EFE SEOUL – South Korea’s former acting president Han Duck-soo has entered the fray for the country’s top office, amid a flurry …
SEOUL :South Korea's consumer prices rose 2.1 per cent in April over a year, slightly above market expectations, official data showed on Friday. That compared with a 2.1 per cent rise in March and 2.0 per cent tipped in a Reuters poll of economists. …
Blockchain-based real-world asset tokens seen as the next frontier in finance, as lawmakers prepare legal framework for 2026 launch. (Image created by ChatGPT) SEOUL, May 2 (Korea Bizwire) — South Korea’s financial industry is accelerating efforts to …
Lee’s elevation represents a further step into uncharted territory — effectively a “third-degree acting role,” as Korean commentators have described it. (Image supported by ChatGPT) SEOUL, May 1 (Korea Bizwire) — In an extraordinary development that …
As the number of vacant homes increases, Gyeonggi Province is carrying out renovation projects by selecting properties that meet specific maintenance criteria. The photo shows a renovated vacant home. (Image provided by the Gyeonggi Provincial Government) …
By Jack Kim SEOUL (Reuters) - South Korea's third acting leader in five months, Lee Ju-ho, is an understated labour economist and education bureaucrat thrust into managing high-stakes trade talks with the United States and a country reeling from …
Choi, who has played a leading role in the response to US tariffs, apologised in a statement for not being able to continue his work while the country faces severe economic conditions at home and abroad. The finance minister resigned just before midnight …
South Korea’s former prime minister Han Duck-soo announced his bid for the presidency on Friday, joining the race in a snap election triggered by the impeachment of ex-president. The June 3 vote will decide who replaces impeached former president Yoon Suk …
Home Asia South Korea: Lee Ju-ho Vows Stability As Acting President After Top Resignations Lee pledged to work closely with the Cabinet and opposition-led parliament which impeached Yoon in December, and to try to stabilise government. South Korea’s acting …
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