US., South Korea launch Freedom Shield drills amid widening Iran conflict

The United States and South Korea began their annual Freedom Shield joint military exercise on Monday, as speculation swirled ...

US begins large military drill with South Korea while waging war in the Middle East

The United States began a large military exercise with South Korea involving thousands of troops Monday while also waging an ...

South Korea to impose fuel price cap to shield economy from energy shock

By Joyce Lee and Kyu-seok Shim SEOUL, March 9 (Reuters) - South Korean President Lee Jae Myung said on Monday that ...

South Korea inflation stays at 2% as oil risks rise

S. Korea's consumer prices rose 2.0% in February from a year earlier, extending a six-month run of inflation at or above 2% ...

South Korea Stocks Plunge as Oil Spike on Iran War Hurts Outlook

South Korean equities fell, extending last week’s losses, as geopolitical tensions continued to escalate in the Middle East ...

South Korea in talks to invest in nuclear power project in US

By Hyunjoo Jin SEOUL, March 9 (Reuters) - South Korea's Industry Minister Kim Jung-kwan said on Monday that Seoul is in talks to invest in a nuclear power project in the United States as part of Seoul ...

Is South Korea’s dominant online retailer an American company?

Coupang, the online retailer, once called itself a “proud Korean company”. But lately, it is emphasising it is an American one. The group known as “South Korea’s Amazon” has been lobbying the US ...
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How the Iran Conflict Is a Stress Test for South Korea

An extended closure of the Strait of Hormuz will have severe repercussions for South Korea’s energy security.

Not South Korea, Not The US: This Is The Country That Produces The Most Computer Chips

South Korea accounts for only 19% of the world's semiconductor production while the U.S. produces only 12% of the global ...