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South Korea Transportation-As-A-Service Market Projected To Reach USD 517.34 Million By 2030.
(MENAFN- Market Press Release) July 7, 2025 12:44 am - The South Korea Transportation-as-a-Service (TaaS) market, valued at USD 447.3 million in 2023, is poised for steady growth, projected to reach USD 517.34 million by 2030, expanding at a CAGR...

Is South Korea’s strong start sustainable?
Readers may recall that last week we touched upon whether South Korea presents an opportunity for wealth managers, noting Morningstar’s use of Korea-only funds in the belief that its long-standing ‘discount’ will be soon unlocked by corporate...

Climate change could disrupt copper production – and that spells bad news for global chip supplies
Climate change could have a major impact on global semiconductor supply chains, new research warns, with production across key markets facing disruptions due to changing conditions. Analysis from PwC shows that nearly one-third (32%) of global...

Seoul gov't program gives international students the lowdown on life in the city
Published: 08 Jul. 2025, 18:19 Updated: 08 Jul. 2025, 18:26 Audio report: written by reporters, read by AI International students listen to a lecture on legal and administrative information during the Seoul Metropolitan Government’s “30 Days in...

Ultimate Guide to Bukhansan: Seoul’s Nearest Escape Into Nature
It’s hard to believe a mountain like this exists just outside Seoul. One moment you’re on the subway, and the next you’re at the foot of a granite peak, surrounded by pine forests, temple bells, and locals dressed in full hiking gear. For many...

South Korea’s P-8 Poseidons Are Now Operational
The Republic of Korea Navy (ROKN) is now employing operationally its new fleet of six P-8A Poseidon maritime patrol aircraft, after their arrival in in South Korea last year. According to Yonhap News, officials said the aircraft are “tasked with...

A third of chip supply threatened by climate change by 2035: PwC
Climate change could disrupt a third of the world’s semiconductor supply by 2035, as severe drought threatens the mining of copper – a critical material used in chip production – according to a new report from PwC released on Tuesday. The...

Trade deadline extended, increased tariffs on Japan and South Korea
Following recent announcements, reported by the New York Times, Aug. 1 will likely be the new deadline for imposing a 50% tariff on the European Union and an additional 25% tariff on Japan and South Korea. The announcement on the EU tariffs came...

French-Korean Chamber of Commerce Celebrates Bastille Day in Seoul
In celebration of France’s National Day, the French-Korean Chamber of Commerce and Industry (FKCCI) will host its annual Bastille Day event on Monday, July 14th, at Gabit, Floating Island in Seoul. This evening event, held at one of Seoul's most...

South Korea likely to cancel second Apache helicopter order after budget cut
South Korea is expected to abandon plans to purchase a second batch of 36 Boeing AH-64E Apache Guardian helicopters after the National Assembly approved a significant budget cut, a senior opposition lawmaker said on July 7, 2025. According to...

Trump Slaps 25% Tariffs on Japanese and South Korean Imports Starting Aug. 1
President Trump announced 25% tariffs on imports from South Korea and Japan, effective August 1, with potential increases to 35% if retaliatory tariffs are imposed, causing stocks to drop to session lows. A trade deal with Vietnam sets a 20%...

Report: South Korea To Cancel AH-64 Apache Helicopter Order Following Budget Cuts
South Korea is reportedly looking to scrap its order for an additional 36 Boeing AH-64E Apache attack helicopters following recent budget cuts. The move comes as the East Asian country reviews the role of crewed helicopters in modern warfare. The...

Taoiseach ‘hopeful’ of EU-US deal as Trump pushes back tariffs deadline but hits Japan and South Korea with 25pc rate
Micheál Martin said both sides continue to negotiate the "fine detail" of future arrangements. It comes before a looming Wednesday deadline to make a new deal with the Trump administration, which piled pressure on trading partners by threatening...
South Korea’s brain drain – Why top talent is leaving
SEOUL - As South Korea ramps up its efforts to attract global talent by lowering visa hurdles and expanding scholarship opportunities for international students, its own highly educated professionals are quietly slipping away. Behind the nation’s...

North Korean Man Dodges Landmines to Defect to South Korea
A male North Korean crossed the forbidding Demilitarized Zone (DMZ) on Thursday and made it to South Korea with help from the South Korean military, according to a statement from the South Korean Ministry of National Defense. The North Korean, who...
EUR/USD Declines After Trump Targets Japan And South Korea With New Tariffs
Monday, July 7, 2025 2:10 PM EDT ↵ Image Source: Pixabay The Euro (EUR) remains under pressure on Monday, after briefly dipping below the 1.1700 mark against the US Dollar (USD), following the publication of official tariff letters by US President...
Lovebugs swarm South Korea's cities and hiking trails
The Washington Post|Published 56 seconds ago 3min Lovebugs - so named for how the male and female cling together as they mate in flight - are swarming South Korea. They can be seen in the hilltops that dot South Korea’s bustling cities. They’re on...

Trump to extend key tariff deadline to Aug. 1 as he threatens new duties of up to 40% on certain countries
The trade war chaos that engulfed the early months of President Donald Trump’s second term looked set to return Monday as he threatened two major U.S. trading partners with higher duties — while a key negotiating deadline was pushed back. Shortly...

Young Chinese team suffer 3-0 defeat to South Korea
Photo: VCG The young squad making up the Chinese national football team suffered a 3-0 defeat to their South Korean counterparts at the East Asian Football Championship on Monday. Goals from Lee Dong-gyeong and Joo Min-kyu in the first half helped...

Trump plans to delay tariff start to August 1 as he announces 25% levy for Japan and South Korea
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