
South Korea Leads Major Economies in First-Quarter Growth as Chip Exports Surge
South Korea posted the fastest economic growth among major economies in the first quarter, central bank data released
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South Korea posted the fastest economic growth among major economies in the first quarter, central bank data released

Samsung Electronics resumed high-stakes bonus negotiations with its labor unions on May 11, reopening talks just 45 days

On May 10, data from market-research firm ResearchAndMarkets underscored how quickly South Korea’s retail landscape is shifting from

South Korea’s blistering stock-market rally accelerated in early May, triggering a wave of leveraged betting by retail investors
(Photo=Song Hye-kyo instagram) South Korean actor Song Hye-kyo appeared alongside French film veteran Sophie Marceau at an overseas event, a pairing that drew attention as it brought together two established figures from different cinematic traditions on the same stage. Images shared by Song on April 26 showed the two actors standing side by side, offering a contrast in style that
Photo= Hd Hyundai HD Hyundai Construction Equipment has invited key customers from India, its core growth market, to South Korea for a large-scale VIP tour aimed at deepening partnerships and strengthening its position in major infrastructure deals. According to the company’s India unit, the program—titled “VIP Tour 2026, Korea”—brought together senior executives from leading construction firms and dealership partners involved
Photo=Motionelements Samsung Electronics’s largest labor union held a mass rally April 23 and warned of a strike, escalating a dispute over bonuses and raising concerns about potential disruptions to chip production. About 40,000 members gathered outside the company’s Pyeongtaek semiconductor complex, demanding the removal of caps on performance bonuses and greater transparency. Union leader Choi Seung-ho said months of negotiations
Photo=Motionelements South Korea’s fast-growing medical tourism sector is increasingly being driven by the global rise of K-beauty, helping push the number of foreign patients past 2 million for the first time. Data from the Ministry of Health and Welfare show that 2,011,822 overseas patients visited South Korea in 2025, marking a third consecutive annual record and a sharp rebound from
(Photo=Hyundai Rotem) South Korean industrial groups are stepping up efforts to secure a foothold in Southeast Asia’s fast-growing infrastructure market, where large-scale rail and transit projects are expected to draw global competition. Within that push, Hyundai Rotem, a unit of Hyundai Motor Group, has landed its first railway contract in Vietnam. The company said it signed a roughly $330 million