Tag: South Korea
PM Modi Ranks #1 in Global Democratic Leader Ratings; Trump Misses Top 5
PM Modi is once again at the top of the global democratic leader approval ratings. According to a…
‘They Have a Deal, It’s Done’ Trump Says Most US Trade Deals Will Be Final by August 1
US President Donald Trump has declared that most US trade agreements will be final by August 1. He…
BTS Agency HYBE’s Seoul Headquarters Raided Over $146 Million Stock Fraud
In a shocking turn, the HYBE Seoul headquarters—home to BTS’ agency—was raided on Thursday. Police and investigators entered…
Samsung Billionaire Jay Y Lee Acquitted by Supreme Court in Legal Win
Samsung has finally closed the chapter on a long-running legal drama. On Thursday, the Supreme Court of South…
South Korea’s ICT Exports Rise 5.8% in H1 2025 on Strong Chip Demand
South Korea is making waves again in global tech. In the first half of 2025, South Korea saw…
Trump’s Tariff Hit List Is Out: 14 Nations Named – Did India Make the Cut? Full list
Trump's trade war is back. And it's bigger. From August 1, Trump's Tariff will hit 14 countries with…
Trump Imposes 25% Tariffs on Japan, South Korea, Among 14 Nations Facing US Heat
The trade war is back—and this time, it’s hitting allies. U.S. President Donald Trump has slapped 25% tariffs…
Trade Talk Optimism Lifts Asian Indices; S&P 500 Gains 1% After Strong Jobs Report
Asian markets rose sharply on Monday as investors looked ahead to the second round of trade talks between…
South Korea’s Central Bank Cuts Interest Rate, Slashes 2025 Growth Outlook
South Korea's central bank has cut its benchmark interest rate to 2.5%, down by 0.25 percentage points, and…
South Korea US Tariff Negotiations: Seoul Uses Shipbuilding as Leverage
South Korea US Tariff Negotiations: A Battle of Trade and Tactics South Korea is stepping into high-stakes talks…
Facing U.S. Tariff Onslaught, South Korea and China Forge Unlikely Trade Pact
As global trade tensions rise, can South Korea and China’s new pact shield their economies? Ministers Meet to…
U.S. Slaps 25% Auto Tariffs—Japan, South Korea Markets Plunge in Global Trade Shock
Global stock markets tumbled after the U.S. announced a 25% tariff on auto imports. The move hit Japan…