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North Korea deploys mystery balloon-like objects to stricken warship, satellite photos show
New satellite images show North Korea has deployed what appear to be balloons alongside its damaged 5,000-ton warship that ...
Traders’ Guide to Navigating South Korea’s Presidential Vote
South Korea’s presidential vote is putting the spotlight on energy, brokerage and domestic-focused shares in the country’s ...
US and allies accuse North Korea and Russia of flagrantly violating UN sanctions in military deals
The United States and 10 allies say the military cooperation between Russia and North Korea flagrantly violates U.N.
North Korea’s Kim Jong Un is beefing up his navy. Can he succeed?
North Korea’s newest 5,000-ton destroyer failed to launch, in an embarrassing accident witnessed in real time by the ...
Biden’s regulations worse than North Korea, Trump energy secretary says
Energy Secretary Chris Wright said the Biden administration's restrictions on Alaskan energy projects strangled the state.
South Korea’s central bank cuts borrowing costs to nurse the sluggish economy
South Korea’s central bank has cut its key interest rate and sharply lowered its growth outlook for the country’s economy in ...
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US may reduce its troops in South Korea. Hear why one expert calls the situation ‘precarious’
Senior defense officials say the U.S. is open to re-evaluating its military presence on the Korean peninsula. CNN’s Jim ...
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Can Korea Inc step up?
Firms have begun paying higher dividends and buying back more shares. So far 120 in the KOSPI have published “Value-Up” ...
KB Financial joins South Korea's top five in market cap
South Korea's stock market has been ruled by traditional manufacturing companies, including Samsung Electronics, SK hynix, ...
South Korea's presidential election by the numbers
South Koreans go to the polls on June 3 to elect the country's 21st president, aiming to restore political stability after ...