Some partnerships, though surprising at first glance, simply click. Such was the case when Hermès, with its 187-year legacy rooted in the virtue of craftsmanship, announced its collaboration with the
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Korean economy expected to grow 2.5% this year on chip export rebound: BOK
The Korean economy is projected to grow 2.5 percent this year on stronger-than-expected exports, buoyed by favorable external conditions, the central bank said, Thursday.The outlook is up from February’s forecast
Read MoreWages in Korea: average pay climbs, gender inequality remains
The average wage of Korean workers has surpassed 90 percent of the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) average, reaching a new high, the data showed Thursday.However, disparities among
Read More2 hospitalized after fire erupts at LG Twin Tower in Seoul
A fire broke out at the LG Twin Tower in Seoul early Friday, leaving two people hospitalized, officials said.The blaze occurred on the 27th floor of the 34-story building in
Read MoreKorea unveils $19 bil. support package for chip industry
The government unveiled a 26 trillion won ($19 billion) package of comprehensive government support for the country’s semiconductor industry, Thursday, to offer Korean companies a boost as competition intensifies among
Read MoreCICI’s contests to find new ideas, AI-generated images to promote Korea
The Corea Image Communication Institute (CICI) is hosting contests to find new ideas and artificial intelligence (AI)-generated images to represent Korea. The “New Korea — Ideas” and “Korea Image Created by AI”
Read MoreBMW X4 offers tranquil ride with masculine identity
What appears to be an ill-assorted match of masculinity and tranquility symbolizes the gasoline version of the BMW X4 luxury coupe SUV.At first glance, the vehicle exudes a masculine image
Read MoreMajor brokerages show strong Q1 performance, but real estate project financing risks loom
The country’s major brokerage firms marked significantly improved performances in the first quarter compared to the same period last year, but reserving provisions for non-performing real estate project financing (PF)
Read MoreKorean police arrest suspect behind murder of Korean tourist in Pattaya
A man in his 20s has been arrested in Korea on suspicion of involvement in the murder and abandonment of the body of a Korean tourist in Pattaya, Thailand, police
Read MoreShort-term unlimited transit pass for tourists to be launched in July
A short-term unlimited transit pass specifically targeting inbound tourists will be launched in July, according to the Seoul Metropolitan Government, Sunday. Its price is expected to be fixed at around
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