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What's Behind South Korea's Surging New Births?
Births have risen for 10 consecutive months, but the world's lowest fertility rate remains far below replacement levels.
Trump to Put 25% Tariffs on Japan and South Korea
President Donald Trump on Monday placed a 25% tax on goods imported from Japan and South Korea, citing persistent trade ...
Trump announces 25% tariffs on Japan, South Korea
The U.S. will impose tariffs of 25% on Japan and South Korea beginning on Aug. 1, President Donald Trump announced on Monday ...
South Korea's balloon crackdown hits anti-North Korea activists
The equipment activist Lee Min-bok uses to send balloons laden with anti-Kim Jong Un leaflets across the border from South ...
US Ally Flies New Submarine Hunters To Sink North Korea's Navy
South Korea, known officially as the Republic of Korea (ROK), hosts about 28,500 U.S. military personnel to deter ...
South Korea’s Legislature Approves Fiscal Stimulus
South Korea’s legislature has approved extra fiscal stimulus of more than $20 billion for the new government under President ...
South Korea’s brain drain – Why top talent is leaving
South Korean universities suffer from frozen tuition fees and stagnant faculty salaries. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read ...
South Korea, car makers seek relief from US port fees on vehicle carriers
South Korea and the country's auto association requested on Monday relief from a U.S. plan to levy port fees on all ...