August 23, 2024

Seoul shares snap 3-day rise ahead of Fed chief’s speech

South Korean stocks ended slightly lower Friday, snapping three consecutive sessions of gains, as investors sat on the sidelines ahead of Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell speech later in the day. The local currency fell against the U.S. dollar.

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Hyundai Motor Group tops J.D. Power’s 2024 U.S. auto tech index

Hyundai Motor Group said Friday it has been recognized by U.S. consumer data research firm J.D. Power as leading car brands in terms of technology experience among consumers in the American market in 2024.

According to Hyundai, the company ranked fi…

New preventive measure launched against loan application fraud

The financial regulator said Friday it launched a new centralized program to allow consumers to opt out of credit services, such as taking out new loans, a move aimed at preventing potential damage from voice phishing scams.

More than 4,000 financia…

Landslide buries houses in Phuket Province, 10 dead, 1 missing

A landslide buried houses in Tambon Karon, Amphoe Mueang, Phuket Province, killing 10 people and leaving 1 person missing. Officials are searching for the missing person, believed to be trapped under a rock in Khao Lae Mountain after relatives repor…