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At least 4 dead in heavy snowfall

South Korea battles second day of heavy snow; five dead

South Korea grappled with heavy snowfall for a second day on Thursday, with dozens of flights cancelled, ferry operations suspended and at least five people reported dead in a cold snap, though conditions showed signs of easing.

The Manila Times on MSN · 4h

South Korea officials say three dead in heavy snowfall

Heavy snowfall blanketed South Korea for a second consecutive day Thursday, resulting in three deaths overall and disrupting flights and ferry services, authorities said.The snow caused three fatalities in Gyeonggi province around the capital Seoul,

The Washington Post on MSN · 2h

Photos show record-breaking South Korea snowfall

Seoul on Thursday saw its heaviest November snowfall in more than 100 years, as traffic snarled and flights ground to a halt.

South Korea makes surprise rate cut

The Associated Press on MSN · 7h

South Korea's central bank cuts a key rate to nurse a slower economy

South Korea’s central bank has lowered its key policy rate for the second straight month and says the country’s economy will grow at a slower pace than it initially anticipated

Hosted on MSN · 7h

BOK's surprise rate cut shows the bank is prioritizing South Korea's slowing economy: Morgan Stanley

Kathleen Oh, Morgan Stanley's chief Korea and Taiwan economist, explains what's behind the Bank of Korea's decision to cut interest rates for a second straight meeting.

Reuters on MSN · 6h

South Korea makes surprise rate cut as Trump trade risks loom

South Korea's central bank delivered a surprise interest rate cut on Thursday and signaled more to come, as economic growth faltered and policymakers turned a wary eye to trade risks from a second Donald Trump presidency.

Korea Eyes $10 Billion in Support for Chipmakers

U.S. News & World Report · 1d

South Korea to Roll Out $10 Billion in Loans Next Year to Support Chip Industry

SEOUL (Reuters) - South Korea plans to roll out 14 trillion won ($10 billion) of low-interest loans next year to support its chip industry, the finance ministry said, as the sector grapples with Chinese competition and uncertainties over a new U.S. administration.

Reuters · 1d

South Korea to roll out $10 bln in loans next year to support chip industry

South Korea plans to roll out 14 trillion won ($10 billion) of low-interest loans next year to support its chip industry, the finance ministry said, as the sector grapples with Chinese competition and uncertainties over a new U.

Bloomberg on MSN · 1d

Korea Eyes $10 Billion in Support for Chipmakers in 2025

South Korea plans to bolster its fiscal support for domestic chipmakers next year, shoring up an industry that may face unfavorable policies from the incoming Trump administration and more intense challenges from Chinese rivals.

South Korean leader meets Ukraine delegation

The Washington Post · 23h

South Korean leader meets Ukraine delegation and calls for response to North Korean troops in Russia

South Korea’s president has met a visiting Ukraine delegation and called for a joint response to the threat posed by North Korea’s recent dispatch of more than 10,000 soldiers to support Russia’s war

Daily Express US on MSN · 18h

North Korea expanding weapons facility to make missiles for Russia to strike Ukraine

North Korean leader Kim Jong-un has visited the facility several times and the state media has previously talked about the tactile missiles being mass-produced at the location.

Dagens.com (CA) on MSN · 20h

South Korea and Ukraine Discuss North Korea's Ties to Russia

South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol met with Ukrainian Defense Minister Rustem Umerov in Seoul on Nov. 27 to discuss concerns over deepening military ties between Russia and North Korea, Yonhap News Agency reported.

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Controversial American live-streamer faces prison in South Korea for offensive behavior

A controversial American live-streamer is facing the prospect of prison in South Korea for his offensive antics, in a case ...

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What to know about the plastic pollution treaty talks in South Korea

A last round of negotiations on a legally binding treaty to address the global scourge of plastic pollution has opened in ...

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South Korea Holds Memorial for Forced WW2 Laborers, Boycotts Japan's Event

The South Korean ceremony took place near Japan's Sado mines, where an estimated 1,500 Korean laborers were forced to work ...

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South Korea convicts man over binge eating to dodge military draft

A South Korean man who ate to the point of obesity in an attempt to dodge the army has avoided prison after he pledged to ...

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South Korea holds memorial for forced laborers in Japan after boycotting Japanese event

South Korea has paid tribute to wartime Korean forced laborers at Japan’s Sado gold mines in a memorial ceremony.

South Korea battles second day of heavy snow; four dead

South Korea grappled with heavy snowfall for a second day on Thursday, with dozens of flights cancelled, ferry operations ...

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