South Korea retail sales climb 5.6% in March
SEOUL: Sales at South Korea’s major retailers rose 5.6% from a year earlier in March, extending gains in consumer spending as online platforms outpaced store-based...
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RideFlux wins South Korea’s first paid freight permit
SEOUL: South Korea has approved its first paid self-driving freight transport service, authorizing autonomous driving startup RideFlux to begin commercial cargo operations on a long-distance route linking Seoul...
UAE and Korea strengthen cooperation in energy and advanced industry
SEOUL, December 19, 2025: The United Arab Emirates and the Republic of Korea have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening cooperation in energy, industry, and advanced technology...
Electronic payments in Korea hit record high in 2024
The value of electronic payments in the Republic of Korea reached a record high in 2024, reflecting the continued rise of contactless transactions amid widespread...
Korea’s foreign reserves hit five-year low despite monthly increase
The Republic of Korea’s foreign reserves saw a slight increase in December compared to the previous month but recorded their lowest year-end level in five...
Italy, Korea, France adjust alert levels amid MPox outbreak
Italy and Korea have heightened their alert levels, while France anticipates sporadic cases as MPox poses a growing threat globally. These nations are stepping up...