Business News | South Korea to Roll out Nationwide Cash Handouts from July 21

Seoul [South Korea], July 5 (ANI): The South Korean government announced it will begin distributing cash handouts to all citizens from July 21, as part of a major effort to revitalise domestic consumption amid global economic uncertainties, the Korea …

Fun in Korea: Dive into 4 cool summer escapes

Seoul Land (Photo courtesy of Seoul Land) As the temperatures rise and the sun shines brightly, it’s time to dive into some summer adventures! During this season, escaping the heat and humidity is a priority, and luckily, Korea offers many great ways to …

Malaysia puts anti-dumping duties on some China, South Korea, Vietnam iron, steel

KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia said on Saturday (Jul 5) it has imposed provisional anti-dumping duties ranging from 3.86 per cent to 57.9 per cent on certain iron and steel imports from China, South Korea and Vietnam. The duties on imports of galvanised iron coils …

What's Behind South Korea's Surging New Births?

Births in South Korea rose again in April, extending a 10-month streak that marks the end of a nine-year decline. The trend has been met with cautious optimism from officials, who point to a post-pandemic surge in marriages and a wave of new family …

Spain flies past both South Korea and Japan in GDP rankings as service economy is now king

SPAIN has overtaken both South Korea and Japan in GDP per capita, according to the latest figures from the International Monetary Fund (IMF). Spain’s GDP per head now sits at approximately $36,200 (€33,666), while South Korea trails on $34,600 (€32,178) …

South Korea To Begin Cash Handouts To All Citizens On July 21

(MENAFN- IANS) Seoul, July 5 (IANS) South Korea will begin distributing cash handouts to all citizens on July 21 as part of a government initiative aimed at stimulating domestic consumption, officials said Saturday.The move follows the Cabinet's …

Deported Purple Heart Army veteran hopes for U.S. return from South Korea

South Korea (Island News) -- Americans paused to celebrate Independence Day, but despite being far from home, one veteran who self-deported to South Korea still feels the significance of this holiday. Sae Joon Park, a U.S. Army veteran, self-deported to …

Gilas Women fall to South Korea in Jones Cup action

MANILA, Philippines—Gilas Pilipinas Women continued their up-and-down run in the 2025 William Jones Cup. The Philippines fell to South Korea, 80-58, in Taipei on Friday—just a day after a convincing 83-66 win over Thailand. Article continues after this …

South Korea: Ex-President Yoon Questioned Over Alleged Attempt To Block Arrest Warrant Execution

(MENAFN- IANS) Seoul, July 5 (IANS) Former South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol is being questioned over allegations that he attempted to block investigators from executing an arrest warrant in January as part of a broader probe into his failed martial law …

South Korea's apparel imports slightly down to $4.7 bn ...