KB News DeskS. Korea’s current account returns to surplus in May
South Korea logged the largest current account surplus in 32 months in May on the back of a sharp rise in the trade surplus and increased dividend income, central bank…
Olympic weightlifter takes long-term view, eyes gold in 2028
Most athletes good enough to compete in an Olympic Games dream of winning a gold medal. Saying, “I want to win a silver medal!” doesn’t quite have the same ring…
FSC chief nominee vows to keep tight rein on household debts
First Vice Finance Minister Kim Byoung-hwan, the nominee to head the Financial Services Commission, said he must put in all efforts to bring down the fast growth of household debts…
Samsung Brush chairman known for large donation to KAIST passes away at 94
Jang Seong-hwan, a 94-year-old Korean businessman who was the chairman of Samsung Brush and was known for a large real estate donation to KAIST, passed away on Monday, according to…
Unionized workers at Samsung Electronics set to stage 3-day strike
Unionized workers of Samsung Electronics Co. are set to launch a three-day strike Monday, but the planned labor action is unlikely to disrupt production at the technology giant due to…
4th Winter Youth Olympics celebrates growth of young athletes in closing ceremony
The fourth edition of the Winter Youth Olympics wrapped up in eastern South Korea on Thursday, as the closing ceremony marked the growth of teenage athletes during the two-week competition.…
LGES Q2 operating profit plunges 58% as EV sales slip
LG Energy Solution Ltd., South Korea’s leading battery maker, said Monday its second-quarter operating profit plunged 58 percent from a year earlier due to slowing sales of electric vehicles. Operating…
World junior figure skating champion Seo Min-kyu trying to stay humble
South Korean teenager Seo Min-kyu shocked the figure skating world Saturday, winning the men’s singles title at the World Junior Figure Skating Championships in Taipei in his first appearance. The…
Samsung to open Galaxy Experience Space in 7 major world cities after Unpacked in Paris
Samsung Electronics will open Galaxy Experience Space in seven major cities worldwide after Galaxy Unpacked Event 2024, scheduled for Wednesday in Paris. The spaces will allow visitors to experience its…
Speed skater Kim Min-sun finishes 2nd in World Cup standings with silver in finale
South Korean speed skater Kim Min-sun has finished second in the World Cup standings after grabbing a silver medal in her finale in Canada. Kim finished second to Femke Kok…
