August 13, 2024

Seoul shares open higher ahead of key U.S. economic data

South Korean stocks opened slightly higher Tuesday as investors are awaiting the release of major U.S. economic data due later this week.

The benchmark Korea Composite Stock Price Index (KOSPI) rose 5.8 points, or 0.22 percent, to 2,624.10 in the fi…

Badminton star An Se-young to withdraw from August tournaments

Paris Olympic badminton champion An Se-young has decided to withdraw from all international tournaments scheduled for this month, citing knee and ankle injuries, amid a row with the national badminton association.

Yonhap News Agency learned through …