August 28, 2023

S. Korea, S&P begin annual consultation meetings

South Korea on Monday began annual consultation meetings with global rating appraiser Standard & Poor’s Global Ratings (S&P) to discuss the country’s credit valuation and economic circumstances, the finance ministry said.The delegation, led by Kim Eng…

Yoon vows to support Coast Guard’s modernization

President Yoon Suk Yeol pledged Monday to support the Coast Guard’s modernization as he marked the 70th anniversary of its establishment during a ceremony in the western port city of Incheon.Yoon attended the ceremony at the Ara Seohae lock gate along…

Prosecution summons DP leader for questioning next week

Prosecutors summoned opposition leader Lee Jae-myung on Monday to appear for questioning next week over allegations of third-party bribery in connection with a company’s allegedly illegal money transfers to North Korea.The Suwon District Prosecutors O…

Yoon slams preceding gov’t during ruling party workshop

President Yoon Suk Yeol lambasted the previous Moon Jae-in government Monday, comparing it to a business cooking books on the verge of insolvency.Yoon made the remarks during a dinner at a workshop for ruling People Power Party lawmakers in Incheon, w…