BMW Group on Thursday launched its new 5 series sedan for the first time in South Korea, reflecting the importance of the market for the German carmaker.The new 5 series is available in three versions — a gasoline or a diesel-powered engine, or an el…
South Korean stocks closed slightly lower Thursday amid a mixed outlook on whether the United States will maintain its monetary tightening policy. The local currency rose against the U.S. dollar.The benchmark Korea Composite Stock Price Index declined…
Doosan Robotics Inc., South Korea’s largest collaborative robot supplier, made a successful market debut Thursday after raising the largest initial public offering (IPO) this year.Doosan Robotics closed at 51,400 won (US$38.03) on Seoul’s main bourse,…
North Korea’s recent use of the term “puppet” to describe South Korea while televising a women’s football match between the two sides is an apparent sign of lacking confidence, a government official said Thursday.A score bug on North Korean state TV r…
The chief of a group of retired naval submarine crewmembers called Thursday for South Korea to acquire a nuclear-powered submarine to respond to North Korea’s new “tactical nuclear attack submarine.”Ret. Vice Adm. Lee Hong-hee, head of the Korea Subma…
Finance Minister Choo Kyung-ho said Thursday South Korea’s exports are expected to rebound this month, as recent data showed a positive sign in outbound shipments of semiconductors.”It is highly likely for exports to post growth in October, considerin…
