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South Korea launches nationwide cash handout to revive economy
Weekly Blitz
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July 6, 2025
In a sweeping effort to boost domestic consumption and jumpstart an economy teetering on the brink of stagnation, South Korea is rolling out a major cash handout program, with payments scheduled to begin later this month. The program, unveiled by...
South Korea: Gov’t, Ruling Party Agree To Strive To Curb Inflation
Ommcom News
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July 6, 2025
Seoul: The government and the ruling party agreed Sunday to make an all-out effort to stabilise prices and to swiftly implement the supplementary budget in an effort to better support the livelihoods of the people and spur economic growth,...
Singapore loan levels still sustainable – not like in Norway
ScandAsia
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July 6, 2025
The average Singaporean maintains a healthier debt levels with households owing less than their annual earnings, when compared to many other countries, claims a survey by Quick Loan Pte Ltd. The debt level is in particular stark contrast to Norway...
Uzbekistan, South Korea sign green energy cooperation deal at Tashkent business forum
Daryo
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July 6, 2025
Uzbekistan and South Korea signed a multilateral agreement on cooperation in the field of green energy during the Uzbekistan-Korea Business Forum held in Tashkent. The agreement marks a milestone in advancing sustainable energy initiatives between...
South Korea to donate two plastic recycling machines Kageshwori Manohara Municipality
Khabarhub
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July 5, 2025
KATHMANDU: In a notable gesture of international cooperation, South Korea is set to gift two plastic recycling machines worth Rs 6 million to Kageshwori Manohara Municipality. The machines, each valued at Rs 3 million, are specifically designed to...
South Korea Unveils Baekrok Spring, Highest Natural Fountain on the Peninsula, for First Public Access
The Korea Bizwire
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July 5, 2025
Jeju Province, in collaboration with the Korea Heritage Service, announced on July 5 that it will open Baekrok Spring—the highest natural spring in South Korea, located on Mount Hallasan—to the public for the first time from July 7 to 24, limited...
Pink lights, water shows take over Seoul to welcome Blackpink's world tour
Korea JoungAng Daily
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July 6, 2025
Published: 06 Jul. 2025, 14:23 Updated: 06 Jul. 2025, 16:58 Major tourist attractions in Seoul lit up in pink in celebration of girl group Blackpink's ″Deadline″ world tour [YG ENTERTAINMENT] Korea's capital city turned pink to celebrate the...
Asia Pacific luxury travellers shift focus to wellness, nature and deeper purpose
ETTravelWorld.com
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July 6, 2025
Luxury travel in Asia Pacific is moving from opulence to intention. Marriott International’s Luxury Group has released a new report titled The Intentional Traveller, detailing how high-net-worth individuals are increasingly seeking meaningful...
Carbon Dioxide to Alcohol Conversion: South Korean Scientists Develop New Electrochemical Technique Which Transforms CO2 Into Allyl Alcohol, Check Details
Latestly
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July 5, 2025
Mumbai, July 5: In what can be seen as a significant development, scientists in South Korea have found a way to turn carbon dioxide (CO2) into alcohol. According to reports, a team of researchers from the Gwangju Institute of Science and...
South Korea: Chipmakers accelerate production amid AI Boom
Awaz The Voice
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July 4, 2025
Seoul South Korea's leading semiconductor companies are increasing their investments in production facilities, driven by strong forecasts for rapid growth in the artificial intelligence (AI) chip market, reported the Korea Herald. Samsung...
South Korea launches emergency response to battle lovebug outbreak
The Straits Times
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July 4, 2025
SEOUL – Hundreds of Instagram posts and YouTube videos have recently spotlighted a growing nuisance across South Korea: the sudden and severe outbreak of lovebugs. To contain what is quickly becoming a “crisis”, the Environment Ministry launched...
South Korea's Current Account Surplus Widens Amid US Tariff Pressure
MENAFN
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July 4, 2025
(MENAFN- IANS) Seoul, July 4 (IANS) South Korea's current account surplus widened in May from a month earlier, despite falling exports, due mainly to falling global oil prices and an increase in dividend income, central bank data showed on...
Why South Korea is dealing with swarms of flying ‘lovebugs’ this summer
The Indian Express
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July 4, 2025
South Korea is dealing with a fresh outbreak of lovebugs, pesky flying insects that have appeared in large numbers in and around Seoul and Incheon amid rising temperatures. Videos on social media this week showed hikers at Mount Gyeyang struggling...
Caught in the Middle: South Korea’s Strategic Dilemma in a Taiwan Contingency
The Defense Post
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July 4, 2025
The possibility of a military contingency in the Taiwan Strait — once considered remote — has become an increasingly prominent scenario in regional strategic planning. As tensions between the United States and China deepen and Chinese military...
What is causing South Korea’s ‘lovebug’ crisis?
The Independent
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July 4, 2025
Your support helps us to tell the story From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our...
10 Wonders of South Korea: Culture, Nature, and Food You Must Try
Out of Town Blog
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July 3, 2025
Imagine a place where ancient palaces blend seamlessly with modern cities, where each meal bursts with flavor, and nature resembles a living painting. That place is South Korea. It’s more than just a travel spot—it’s a realm full of surprises....
What is happening in South Korea? Seoul has caught the lovebug that nobody wants
Yahoo News
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South Korea has recently been hit by another surge of lovebugs. But romance is certainly not in the air for residents of Seoul and neighboring Incheon city, who have been plagued by these pesky insects in recent weeks, as rising temperatures due...
Asia Week Ahead: Central Bank Meetings In Australia And South Korea Take Centre Stage
myMotherLode - California
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Image Source: Unsplash Next week's highlights are monetary policy decisions in Australia and South Korea. In addition, China and Taiwan will release inflation data, while Taiwan publishes trade data. Singapore will report its flash estimate for...
North Korean man arrested in South Korea after crossing border
The Independent
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July 4, 2025
Your support helps us to tell the story From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our...
Apache Choppers: India Set To Welcome, South Korea Set To Trash AH-64 Attack Helos; What’s Cooking?
The Eurasian Times
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July 4, 2025
Once a stalwart in combat, Apache attack helicopters are now fast losing their sheen, with buyers like South Korea reconsidering their purchase to focus on unmanned aerial systems. India, on the other hand, is still awaiting the delivery of these...