January 19, 2024

Seoul shares soar over 1.3 pct on chip rally

South Korean stocks soared more than 1.3 percent Friday as big-cap chip shares rallied following an overnight tech boost on Wall Street. The local currency edged up against the U.S. dollar.

The benchmark Korea Composite Stock Price Index (KOSPI) jum…

Ex-culture minister indicted for alleged sexual misconduct

Actor, director and former Culture Minister Kim Myung-gon has been indicted for alleged sexual misconduct, judicial officials said Friday.

The Seoul Central District Prosecutors’ Office indicted Kim, 71, without physical detention on charges of inde…

Distorted post..gas station Prepare to prosecute

Bangkok: Thai Power Gas Station Distributors Trade Association Report legal action against those who intend to spread false information. Distorting information to create misunderstandings In the case of adding fuel in case of shortages according to go…

Hyundai Motor signs lithium supply deal with Chinese firm

South Korea’s Hyundai Motor Co. said Friday it has signed a deal to receive lithium, key material for electric vehicle batteries, from a Chinese supplier.

Under the contract, Ganfeng Lithium Co. will supply battery-grade lithium hydroxide products t…