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‘Drag lawmakers out’: Yoon’s chilling order to commander
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Yoon refuses to resign, blames martial law on 'monstrous' opposition
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NewJeans manager files workplace harassment complaint against Ador CEO Kim Ju-young
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Joint investigation team on Yoon launched
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Ruling party leader says impeachment against Yoon now only solution
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[Newsmaker] Ex-intel commander appears key to alleged martial law plan
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"Denture-tube:" South Korea's YouTube conspiracy machine
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Two scenarios for Korea's economic outlook
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What if martial law had not been aborted?
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Prime Minister Han Duck-soo regrets failing to stop martial law
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Finance minister vows swift response to 'unwarranted' volatility amid global uncertainties
Finance Minister Choi Sang-mok vowed Monday to enhance market monitoring and to swiftly respond to excessive volatility under contingency plans amid weaker growth data and global uncertainties, his office said. Choi made the remarks during an economy-related ministers' meeting in Seoul after the gross domestic product expanded 0.1 percent on-quarter in the July-September period, lower than market expectations. "The government will pay extra attention to signs of economic uncertainties
Oct. 28, 2024
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S. Korea to utilize up to W16t of state funds amid massive tax revenue shortfall
The finance ministry said Monday that the government will utilize foreign exchange equalization funds and other resources available while slashing local subsidies to deal with the expected massive tax revenue shortfall this year. The government is projected to collect 337.7 trillion won ($253.41 billion) in taxes in 2024, an 8.1 percent, or 29.6 trillion won, fall from its forecast made in the 2024 budget planning due mainly to weak corporate activities amid an economic slowdown last year, accor
Oct. 28, 2024
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KB posts record Q3 earnings, vows higher shareholder returns
KB Financial Group reported record third-quarter profits driven by increased interest revenues from expanded loans while announcing a plan to enhance shareholder returns linked to its financial stability. The group posted a net profit of 1.61 trillion won ($1.17 billion), a 17.5 percent on-year increase, marking its best performance for the third quarter to date. Cumulatively, the year-to-date net profit reached 4.4 trillion won, up 0.4 percent from the previous year. However, compared to the
Oct. 24, 2024
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South Korea to lead Japan, Taiwan in GDP per capita: IMF
South Korea’s gross domestic product per capita is projected to continue its lead over Japan and Taiwan in 2024, according to International Monetary Fund data. In its “World Economic Outlook,” released on Monday, the IMF forecasted Korea's GDP per capita to rise this year to $36,132, which would be an increase of 1.6 percent from last year’s $35,563. The figure for Japan is expected to decline from last year by 3.1 percent to $32,859, while Taiwan is forecast to reco
Oct. 24, 2024
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Korea's economic growth slows in Q3 on weaker exports
South Korea’s economy has grown by 0.1 percent in the third quarter from the prior quarter, undershooting forecasts by big margins due to unexpectedly slowed exports, according to preliminary data from the Bank of Korea on Thursday. The country's real gross domestic product -- a key measure of economic growth -- expanded 0.1 percent on-quarter in the July-September period, missing the 0.5 increase forecast by the central bank in August. This is a red flag for Asia’s fourth-large
Oct. 24, 2024
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[Contribution] SGATAR in Seoul: NTS driving cooperation in tax administration
By Choi Jae-bong, Vice Commissioner of National Tax Service Nestled in the southeastern corner of France lies the small sovereign state of Monaco, a tranquil city-state renowned for actress Grace Kelly and Formula 1 racing. However, in 1962, this peaceful city-state found itself at the center of a tense standoff along its borders due to a conflict over taxation between French tax authorities and taxpayers. Taking advantage of the fact that Monaco has no income tax, many French taxpayers sought
Oct. 23, 2024
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S. Korea to maintain close communication with global investors ahead WGBI inclusion
Finance Minister Choi Sang-mok has said South Korea will maintain close communication with global investors to ensure the country's successful debut in a key global government bond index managed by FTSE Russell. Choi made the remark during his meeting in New York with representatives from major U.S. investment companies on Tuesday, noting that South Korea's inclusion in the World Government Bond Index reflects global recognition of its efforts to improve the investment environment. &qu
Oct. 23, 2024
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Fuel tax cut to be extended by 2 months with adjustments
The finance ministry said Wednesday it will extend the tax cut on fuel by another two months with some adjustments amid the ongoing Middle East crisis. Under the decision, South Korea will apply a 15 percent discount on gasoline consumption and a 23 percent cut on diesel and liquefied petroleum gas, according to the Ministry of Economy and Finance. South Korea has been applying a 20 percent discount on gasoline consumption and a 30 percent discount on diesel and liquefied petroleum gas, which we
Oct. 23, 2024
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KEF chief meets with EU ambassadors to beef up economic ties
Member companies of the Korea Enterprises Federation met with ambassadors of the European Union on Tuesday to elevate economic cooperation and discuss strategies for embracing the shift in the labor market induced by industrial restructuring. Top officials from 23 EU member nations’ embassies in Korea, including Maria Castillo Fernandez, the ambassador of the EU, attended the business roundtable event hosted by the KEF held at a hotel in Seoul on Tuesday. Sohn Kyung-shik, chairman of the
Oct. 22, 2024
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WGBI inclusion boon for FX market reform: ministry
The recent inclusion on the World Government Bond Index, a global benchmark for bond investments, proves South Korea is headed in the right direction in its efforts to improve its foreign exchange market, an official from the Finance Ministry said Monday. On Oct. 9, the Financial Times Stock Exchange Russell announced that Korea has been added to the WGBI. The inclusion came more than two years after Korea was put on the watchlist in September 2022. In the announcement, FTSE Russell stated that
Oct. 21, 2024
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Tariffs top US election agenda for Korean firms
Whether Democratic presidential nominee Kamala Harris or Republican candidate Donald Trump takes the White House, US tariff policy for the next four years is the top concern for Korean firms, according to Korea Chamber of Commerce and Industry poll results on Monday. In a survey conducted on 300 Korean manufacturing companies from Oct. 2-11, over a quarter of Korean companies, or 25.6 percent, said Trump's plan of “expanding universal and reciprocal tariffs” grabbed their at
Oct. 21, 2024
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Exports fall 2.9% during first 20 days of October
South Korea's exports lost 2.9 percent on-year in the first 20 days of October due to falling demand for vehicles and petroleum products and fewer working days, data showed Monday. Outbound shipments reached $32.77 billion in the Oct. 1-20 period, compared with $33.74 billion tallied a year earlier, according to the data from the Korea Customs Service. Per-day exports, however, rose 1 percent on-year to $2.62 billion. The number of working days during the cited period of this year came to 1
Oct. 21, 2024
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Domestic demand shows signs of recovery despite gaps among sectors: finance ministry
The South Korean economy has been on a path for recovery led by exports and domestic demand showed signs of improvement, the finance ministry said Friday. The ministry made the assessment in its monthly economic report, the Green Book, while noting that the pace of recovery differs among sectors. "The economy continues to show a recovery trend centering on exports and the manufacturing sector amid the stabilization of consumer prices. Domestic demand is also showing signs of a gradual recov
Oct. 18, 2024
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Central bank chiefs from S. Korea, China, Japan meet over economic, financial issues
Central bank chiefs from South Korea, China and Japan held a meeting in Beijing on Thursday to discuss a variety issues, including economic and financial trends. Bank of Korea (BOK) Gov. Rhee Chang-yong met with his Chinese counterpart, Pan Gongsheng, and Japanese counterpart, Kazuo Ueda, at the gathering, the 13th of its kind, chaired by Beijing's top central banker, according to the BOK. The BOK said the central bank chiefs exchanged their views on recent economic and financial issues.
Oct. 17, 2024
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Finance minister vows all-out efforts to win Czech nuclear deal
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Economy and Finance Choi Sang-mok vowed to secure the final deal for Czech nuclear plants amid ongoing criticism that it would result in a pork-barrel project. “We will put an utmost effort to ensure that the construction of the Czech nuclear power plant reaches the final contract without any setbacks,” Choi said during a ministerial meeting on external economics. Korea's consortium, led by the state-run Korea Hydro & Nuclear Power, is s
Oct. 17, 2024
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Multinationals in Korea pay OECD’s lowest share of corporate tax
The proportion of South Korea's total corporate tax revenue that comes from foreign multinational companies, including Google and Netflix, stands at just 7 percent, one of the lowest ratios in the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development. According to an analysis of OECD corporate tax data by Rep. Ahn Do-geol, submitted at the parliamentary audit of the National Tax Service on Wednesday, the share of corporate tax revenue from foreign multinationals in Korea is less than one-th
Oct. 17, 2024
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K bank eyes W5tr IPO to spur growth
K bank, South Korea's first internet-only bank, has announced plans for business expansion, seeking to raise over 1 trillion won ($733.6 million) from its upcoming initial public offering. "K bank will drive inclusive and innovative finance by using the IPO funds to advance our three core growth strategies — retail, small- and medium-sized enterprises and platforms — along with risk management and technology," said CEO Choi Woo-hyung during a press conference in Seoul
Oct. 15, 2024
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Spike in KAIST dropouts as med school draws talent away
Over the past three years, 182 students from the Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology have withdrawn from the university to pursue medical or dental school, with some even abandoning their graduate-level studies to make the switch. According to data provided by Democratic Party Rep. Hwang Jeong-ah, a member of the National Assembly's Science, ICT, Broadcasting, and Communications Committee, these 182 students left KAIST between 2021 and Oct. 4 this year, specifically citing th
Oct. 15, 2024
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Land ministry delegation to visit Philippines, Thailand for infrastructure cooperation
The Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport said Tuesday it plans to send a delegation to the Philippines and Thailand to explore infrastructure and development-related cooperation with the countries. During the four-day trip beginning Tuesday, the delegation headed by First Vice Land Minister Jin Hyun-hwan plans to meet with Manila's land and transport ministries, as well as the Asian Development Bank officials, to discuss cooperation in related areas. In Thailand, the delegation pl
Oct. 15, 2024
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S. Korea-China route container shipping costs on constant rise: data
Container shipping costs from South Korea to China rose for the eighth consecutive month in September, the customs agency said Tuesday. The average shipping cost for a 40-foot container from South Korea to China climbed 17.6 percent on-month to 862,000 won ($634.48) last month, according to the data from the Korea Customs Service. The figure has been on a constant increase since February. But the average shipping costs from South Korea to the European Union shed 14.7 percent, the first fall in f
Oct. 15, 2024