APR targets W500b in Europe as Amazon, Sephora sales surge
Korean beauty company APR said Wednesday its European sales reached 228.9 billion won ($163.8 million) in the first half, accounting for about 17 percent of total revenue. The company has…
Seoul shares sink nearly 6% on tech rout, rising yields
Seoul shares dipped nearly 6 percent Wednesday, led by steep losses in chipmakers, as rising oil prices and global bond yields dampened investor sentiment. The Korean won rose against the…
Man in 'Suwon zombie' video tests positive for drugs in hair analysis
A man whose “zombie-like” posture in a video in June sparked suspicions of drug use has tested positive in a forensic analysis of his hair, after conflicting results from urine…
NPS must lead Korea’s governance reset: expert
Specialist urges world’s third-largest pension fund to turn reform rules into action South Korea still has a long way to go to eliminate the Korea discount, with the National Pension…
Hanwha breaks into US Army market with K9 prototypes
First deal opens door to potential multibillion-dollar artillery program Hanwha Aerospace said Wednesday it has won a US Army contract to supply prototypes of its K9 self-propelled howitzer, marking a…
Koo courts US investors with Korea’s manufacturing, AI edge
Finance chief pledges market reforms, equal treatment as Seoul seeks deeper strategic cooperation Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister Koo Yun-cheol laid out Korea’s growth strategy for US business leaders…
[Photo News] Jinro expands US outreach
HiteJinro said Wednesday it successfully wrapped up the Jinro Chimaek Fest in California, further expanding its engagement with US consumers through Korean food and drink culture. The Korean liquor firm…
Won breaks into 1,300s despite Kospi rout
The won broke into the 1,300-per-dollar range Wednesday for the first time in more than 10 months, defying a steep Kospi selloff as weak US data pressured the dollar and…
What a widening profit gap means for Korea Zinc control fight
Record earnings at Korea Zinc contrast with Young Poong’s weakening profit and lower smelter utilization Korea Zinc more than doubled its second-quarter operating profit to a record high, while Young…
Ex-PM Kim Min-seok takes DP helm
DAEJEON ― Rep. Kim Min-seok, a four-term lawmaker and former prime minister, won the ruling Democratic Party of Korea leadership on Monday, strengthening President Lee Jae Myung’s support base in…








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