Meteoric rise of South Korea’s webtoons powers Nasdaq IPO
Seoul (AFP) - When Bae Jin-soo quit his well-paying job at one of South Korea's biggest conglomerates to write stories, ...
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S. Korean president to host Africa summit eyeing minerals, trade
Seoul (AFP) - South Korea will aim to secure critical mineral imports and boost trade ties with Africa as President ...
S. Korea president announces record $19 bn plan to boost chip industry
Seoul (AFP) - South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol on Thursday announced a record $19-billion-dollar support plan for the country's ...
S. Korea president announces record $19 bn plan to boost chip industry
Seoul (AFP) - South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol on Thursday announced a record $19-billion-dollar support plan for the country's ...
BTS agency files complaint against subsidiary head over breach of trust
Seoul (AFP) - The South Korean agency behind K-pop sensation BTS on Thursday filed a legal complaint against its powerhouse ...
Seoul, Tokyo vow ‘appropriate action’ on weak yen and won
Seoul (AFP) - South Korea and Japan shared "serious concerns" on the recent weakness of their currencies against the dollar ...
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