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South Korea's economy shrinks in first quarter amid tariff uncertainty, political turmoil
South Korea's economy unexpectedly contracted in the first quarter of the year, the country's central bank said Thursday, ...
China asks South Korea not to export rare earth products to US defense, warns companies could be sanctioned
The Chinese government has warned South Korean companies of retributions if they continue exporting products containing its ...
Trade tensions are ‘bad for everybody,' says Bank of Korea governor
We will be affected directly by the U.S. tariffs [and] also indirectly by their tariffs to other countries,” said Rhee Chang ...
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South Korea Approaches U.S. Trade Talks with Caution to Secure Tariff Exemptions
South Koreas Industry Minister Ahn Duk-geun said Seoul will approach trade negotiations with the United States calmly and ...
U.S. engages key allies U.K., Japan, Korea, Switzerland to strike trade deals
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent met leaders from the U.K., Japan, South Korea, and Switzerland — all key allies — to ...
South Korean Consumer Sentiment Remains Weak, Weighing On Growth
South Korean consumer sentiment edged up only slightly in April despite a significant reduction in political uncertainty.