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September 19, 2017 Finance

S. Korea to assure credibility of economy during NY summit

Finance Minister Kim Dong-yeon is scheduled to meet with foreign investors in New York on Wednesday (local time) and intends to reassure the international financial community that the South Korean ec...

Korea to wind down nuclear power over next 60 years: energy minister

The government is looking to gradually push its nuclear-free energy policy over the next six decades in an effort to establish a future of greener and safer energy, said Paik Un-gyu, minister of trad...

September 15, 2017
Industry
Chemical industry to expand investment in Daesan complex

The domestic chemical industry has responded to the government‘s push toward active domestic investments and job creation demands as major chemical companies have vowed to expand large-scale investme...

September 14, 2017
Economy
[Herald Interview] ‘Forests are Korea’s largest resource’: minister

With Asia home to more than half of the world’s urban population, the depletion of natural resources, diminishing water quality, increased air pollution and adverse climate change effects are conside...

September 13, 2017
Economy
Korea’s youth labor participation ranks among OECD lowest

The rate of labor force participation for young Koreans last year ranked near the bottom among developed nations, according to the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development on Tuesday. ...

September 12, 2017
Economy
Korea’s export industry outperforming domestic businesses: BOK

Despite ongoing disparities in Korea’s export market concerning China’s business blackballing tactics and continued ambiguity regarding the Korea-US Free Trade Agreement, the BSI for the export indus...

September 11, 2017
Economy
S. Korea to play friendly with 2018 World Cup hosts Russia in Oct.

South Korea will play against the 2018 FIFA World Cup hosts Russia next month, the national football governing body said Friday. The Korea Football Association (KFA) said the men's national team wil...

September 8, 2017
Soccer
German investors in Korea voice concerns over new labor policies

A number of German investors in Korea have voiced skepticism regarding the new Moon Jae-in administration’s income-led growth economic policies, and to what extent it will lead to increased labor pr...

September 8, 2017
Economy
White House denies Trump’s claim of KORUS FTA withdrawal

Washington appears to be retracting US President Donald Trump’s claims that the US is looking to terminate the Korea-US Free Trade Agreement, said a report by Inside US Trade on Thursday. According...

September 7, 2017
Economy
Kyobo holds commemorative concert for late founder Shin Yong-ho

In honor of the late Shin Yong-ho, the founder of Kyobo Life, the company announced it is holding a commemorative concert and a memorial photo exhibition this month to celebrate 100 years since its f...

September 6, 2017
Industry
Corporate promotion system favors seniority over ability: survey

Promotion systems at more than 35 percent of Korean companies still largely prioritize employee seniority over job skills, according to data released by career portal site Job Korea on Wednesday. J...

September 6, 2017
Industry
KORUS FTA withdrawal may lead to anti-American sentiment: AmCham

Following US President Donald Trump’s statements over the weekend regarding the US’ possible withdrawal from the Korea-US Free Trade Agreement, the American Chamber of Commerce in Korea said it fears...

September 5, 2017
Economy
Trump’s KORUS FTA opt-out a ‘real possibility’: expert

Amid continued ambiguity regarding the fate of the Korea-US Free Trade Agreement, some industry experts are predicting high odds that US President Donald Trump may actually terminate the trade deal, ...

September 4, 2017
Economy
Finance minister vows to clarify scope of ordinary wage

Deputy Prime Minister for economic affairs and Finance Minister Kim Dong-yeon said on Friday the government intends to propose revisions to Korea’s Labor Standards Act in an effort to further clarify...

September 1, 2017
Finance
Ssangyong VP appointed as new ICCK Chairman

Vasudev Tumbe, vice president and CFO of Ssangyong Motor Company, has been elected as the new chairman of the Indian Chamber of Commerce in Korea, according to a statement by ICCK. Tumbe worked wit...

September 1, 2017
Industry

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