Economy

Chief presidential policy secretary stresses 'timely flexibility' on economic policy

A top policy aide to President Moon Jae-in on Tuesday emphasized the need for flexible economic policies in accordance with shifts in ...Just now

#budget spending-
S. Korea spends 53 pct of annual budget through May
South Korea spent 154.6 trillion won (US$133.7 billion) of the state budget in the first five months of this year, the finance ministry said Tuesday. The amount spent accounted to 53 percent of th...Just now
#GM Korea-new vehicles
GM investment shows commitment in S. Korea: executive
General Motors Co.'s recent facility investment in South Korea and plans to launch new vehicles show the U.S. carmaker's strong commitment in the market, a GM executive said Tuesday. Early this y...Just now
#carmakers
Seoul considering extending tax benefits on eco-friendly cars: finance minister
South Korea is considering extending a temporary tax cut on purchases of all-electric and hydrogen fuel-cell electric cars, the finance minister said Tuesday, in the latest move to help eco-friendly ...Just now

Economy

#budget spending-

S. Korea spends 53 pct of annual budget through May

SEJONG, June 25 (Yonhap) -- South Korea spent 154.6 trillion won (US$133.7 billion) of the state budget in the first five months of this year, the ...

Industry

#carmakers

(2nd LD) Seoul considering extending tax benefits on eco-friendly cars: finance minister

(ATTN: UPDATES with comments and background in paras 3-6; ADDS photo) SEJONG, June 25 (Yonhap) -- South Korea is considering extending a temporary ...

Retail/Tourism

#duty-free shops-overseas biz

(News Focus) S. Korean duty-free operators going abroad for another boom

By Kim Han-joo SEOUL, June 24 (Yonhap) -- After years of struggle in the face of a decline in Chinese tourists and increased competition, South Kor...

Autos

#GM Korea-new vehicles

(LEAD) GM investment shows commitment in S. Korea: executive

(ATTN: ADDS byline; CHANGES headline and lead; RECASTS throughout) By Choi Kyong-ae INCHEON, South Korea, June 25 (Yonhap) -- General Motors Co.'s ...

Consumer Electronics

#SKT-Deutsche Telecom

SKT, Deutsche Telecom to set up 5G joint venture

SEOUL, June 25 (Yonhap) -- SK Telecom Co., South Korea's leading mobile phone operator, said Tuesday that it has joined hands with Deutsche Telekom...