September 19, 2024

(EDITORIAL from Korea Herald on Sept. 19)

Commission permits building of new reactors; Korea must improve electricity grid

The Yoon Suk Yeol administration has ushered in a nuclear energy renaissance as it permitted the long-suspended construction of two nuclear reactors last week. The Nucl…

(EDITORIAL from Korea JoongAng Daily on Sept. 19)

President Yoon Suk Yeol visited a children’s hospital on Wednesday, the last day of the five-day Chuseok holidays. Earlier, he met soldiers, police officers and firefighters. Taking care of people’s livelihoods is certainly the president’s duty. But …

(EDITORIAL from Korea Times on Sept. 19)

Allies should resolutely address Pyongyang’s nuclear build-up

With less than 50 days until the U.S. presidential election, North Korea is intensifying its provocations. On the final day of the Chuseok holiday, North Korea launched multiple short-ran…

Autumn heat wave to end after heavy rain this weekend

The unprecedented autumn heat wave is set to fade away soon, as the nation will be soaked by heavy rain later this week, the state weather agency said Thursday.

Monsoon-like downpours will sporadically drench the nation between Friday afternoon and …

S. Korean Bond Yields on Sep. 19, 2024

Today (%) Previous Session(%) Change (BP)

1-year TB 2.898 2.896 +0.2

2-year TB 2.882 2.870 +1.2

3-year TB 2.843 2.822 +2.1

10-year TB 2.979 2.928 +5.1

2-year MSB 2.921 2.914 +0.7

3-year CB (AA-) 3.432 3.410 +2.2

91-day CD 3.530 3.530 0.0

Sou…