Economic Policy Directions for 2022 2021-12-27 On December 20, the government announced its economic policy directions for next year. The 2022 policy goal is to overcome the COVID-19 pandemic ... Listen
S. Korea, Australia Agree to Enhance Cooperation in Key Minerals, Defense 2021-12-20 South Korea and Australia marked the 60th anniversary of diplomatic relations this year. During South Korean President Moon Jae-in’s visit ... Listen
U.S. Diplomatic Boycott of Beijing Olympics 2021-12-13 The 2018 PyeongChang Winter Olympics in South Korea brought together leaders from around the world. The opening ceremony was attended by then-Japanese ... Listen
Omicron’s Potential Impact on Korean Economy 2021-12-06 The new COVID-19 variant, omicron, is spreading across the globe escalating tension across the entire world. According to major foreign media ... Listen
Samsung Electronics to Build New U.S. Foundry in Taylor, Texas 2021-11-29 Samsung Electronics has decided to invest 17 billion US dollars in constructing its new semiconductor fabrication plant, or foundry, in Taylor, ... Listen
Paradox of Carbon Neutrality 2021-11-22 A reduction in coal use comprises the key of the “Glasgow Climate Pact” that has been adopted at the recent U.N. climate talks attended ... Listen
Urea Shortages 2021-11-15 The ongoing supply crunch of urea water solution is rattling South Korea. Fears are growing that the shortage of the material may cause disruptions ... Listen
‘Living with COVID-19’ Raises Hopes for Economic Rebound 2021-11-08 South Korea has entered the so-called “living with COVID-19” phase to start a gradual return to normal life, about 22 months after ... Listen
S. Korea’s Annual Trade Volume Surpasses US$1 Trillion at Fastest Pace Yet 2021-11-01 South Korea’s annual trade volume has exceeded 1 trillion US dollars within the shortest period of time. 1 trillion dollars is the price of ... Listen
S. Korea Launches Self-developed Space Rocket Nuri 2021-10-25 South Korea’s first homegrown space launch vehicle Nuri blasted off from the Naro Space Center in the country’s southwestern coastal ... Listen