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South Korea’s exports rebound on tech boost but US, China shipments extend losses
The Business Times Singapore
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July 1, 2025
[SEOUL] South Korea’s exports rose in June on the back of strong tech demand, after falling in May for the first time in four months, trade data showed on Tuesday, though shipments to the US and China remained weak amid tariff uncertainty. Exports...
South Korea wealth fund to boost bets on AI startups, eyes China tech
The Business Times Singapore
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July 1, 2025
[SEOUL] South Korea’s sovereign wealth fund plans to increase allocations to tech startups and venture capital funds (VCs) as part of its broader push to deepen exposure to artificial intelligence (AI) and other disruptive technologies. Korea...
South Korea advances indigenous air-to-ground missile development
Asian Military Review
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June 30, 2025
South Korea’s government-run the Defense Acquisition Program Administration (DAPA) announced on 25 June that it has successfully conducted a safe separation test of a prototype Cheonryong (Sky Dragon) long-range air-to-surface guided missile from...
South Korea June Trade Surplus $9.08 Billion
RTTNews
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July 1, 2025
South Korea posted a merchandise trade surplus of $9.08 billion in June, Statistics Korea said on Tuesday. That beat forecasts for a surplus of $8.40 billion and was up from the downwardly revised $6.93 billion surplus in May (originally $6.94...
South Korea exports rebound on tech boost but US tariffs hit other sectors
Regional Media News - Iowa
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June 30, 2025
By Jihoon Lee SEOUL (Reuters) -South Korea’s exports rebounded in June driven by strong tech demand, though shipments to the United States and China remained weak as Seoul warned that economic risks will persist through the remainder of 2025 due...
South Korea: Yoon Skips Questioning In Martial Law Case, Tensions Rise
StratNews Global
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July 1, 2025
Home Asia South Korea: Yoon Skips Questioning In Martial Law Case, Tensions Rise A spokesperson for the special prosecutor's team did not immediately respond to a request for comment. Media reported the team has said it will issue another summons...
South Korea Manufacturing PMI Ticks Higher In June - S&P Global
RTTNews
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July 1, 2025
The manufacturing sector in South Korea continued to contract in June, albeit at a slower pace, the latest survey from S&P Global showed on Tuesday with a manufacturing PMI score of 48.7. That's up from 47.7, although it remains beneath the...
South Korea’s former president Yoon Suk Yeol defies summons in martial law probe
The Straits Times
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July 1, 2025
Yoon Suk Yeo's lawyers said July 5 was the earliest he would be able to appear.PHOTO: REUTERS SEOUL – Former South Korean president Yoon Suk Yeol skipped questioning on July 1 by a special prosecutor investigating his December declaration of...
South Korea's former president Yoon defies summons in martial law probe
AOL
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SEOUL (Reuters) -Former South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol skipped questioning on Tuesday by a special prosecutor investigating his December declaration of martial law, citing the need to prepare for a later hearing despite the risk of arrest....
The Ultimate Guide to Gangneung, South Korea: Things to Do, What to Eat & Possible Itineraries
TripZilla
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July 1, 2025
Gangneung, nestled on South Korea’s east coast, offers a charming blend of experiences. You can chase sunrises on the beach, indulge in local delicacies, or explore filming locations beloved by Hallyu fans. Here’s your complete guide to making the...
Business News | TotalEnergies Signs Agreement with Daehwa Pharmaceutical in South Korea for a Rooftop Solar Project
Latestly
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July 1, 2025
PRNewswire Seoul [South Korea], July 1: TotalEnergies has signed a Solar Power Operating Lease Agreement with South Korean pharmaceutical company Daehwa Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd. to install a 1.8 megawatt-peak (MWp) solar photovoltaic (PV) system....
Bell Successfully Delivers 40 Bell 505s To South Korea
Asian Defence Journal
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July 1, 2025
Bell Textron Inc. successfully delivered 40 Bell 505 helicopters to the Republic of Korea Army (ROKA) and Republic of Korea Navy (ROKN). This fulfils the delivery requirements outlined in a contract signed between Bell and the Republic of Korea’s...
South Korea factory activity shrinks for fifth month but at milder pace: PMI
The Business Times Singapore
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July 1, 2025
[SEOUL] South Korea’s factory activity contracted for the fifth straight month in June, though the pace of decline eased, supported by improving domestic economic prospects under the country’s new administration, a business survey showed on...
South Korea factory activity shrinks for 5th month but at milder pace, PMI shows
WIKY - Indiana
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SEOUL (Reuters) -South Korea’s factory activity contracted for the fifth straight month in June, though the pace of decline eased, supported by improving domestic economic prospects under the country’s new administration, a business survey showed...
South Korea exports rebound on tech boost but US, China shipments extend losses
Yahoo Finance
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SEOUL (Reuters) -South Korea's exports rose in June on the back of strong tech demand, after falling in May for the first time in four months, trade data showed on Tuesday, though shipments to the U.S. and China remained weak amid tariff...
Seoul says no change in radioactive levels in sea over suspected N.K. nuclear waste discharge
Yonhap News Agency
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July 1, 2025
SEOUL, July 1 (Yonhap) -- The unification ministry said Tuesday there has been no meaningful change in radioactive levels in the Yellow Sea following a news report over North Korea's suspected discharge of wastewater from its uranium refining...
Deciphering Lee Jae-myung and South Korea's New Diplomatic Course
JAPAN Forward
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July 1, 2025
Is Lee Jae-myung a pragmatist or a populist firebrand? Since taking office on June 4, South Korea's new president has defied easy classification. Critics on the right dismiss him as a leftist populist bereft of a coherent philosophy. Others view...
Seoul emerges as world’s third-busiest conference hub
The Korea Times
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July 1, 2025
Seoul has risen to third in the Union of International Associations’ annual ranking of cities hosting international meetings, reinforcing its status as a leading global destination for conferences and events. According to the 66th edition of the...
Seoul shares open markedly higher on U.S. gains
Yonhap News Agency
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July 1, 2025
SEOUL, July 1 (Yonhap) -- South Korean stocks got off to a strong start Tuesday, tracking gains on Wall Street amid hopes for progress in talks on the United States' tariff negotiations. The benchmark Korea Composite Stock Price Index (KOSPI) rose...
Seoul shares up sharply late Tue. morning on hopes for U.S. tariff negotiations
Yonhap News Agency
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July 1, 2025
SEOUL, July 1 (Yonhap) -- South Korean stocks traded markedly higher late Tuesday morning amid hopes for progress in talks on the United States' tariff scheme and the potential revision of a shareholders-friendly law. The benchmark Korea Composite...