June 28, 2024

Seoul shares up late Fri. morning

SEOUL: Seoul shares traded almost 0.3 percent higher late Friday morning ahead of the release of the Federal Reserve’s preferred gauge of inflation.

The benchmark Korea Composite Stock Price Index (KOSPI) added 8.02 points, or 0.29 percent, to 2,792….

Yoon to meet U.S. spy chief amid deepening N.K.-Russia ties

SEOUL: President Yoon Suk Yeol plans to meet with U.S. National Intelligence Director Avril Haines on Friday, sources said, amid growing concerns over a recent military pact between North Korea and Russia.

During the meeting at Yoon’s office, the two…

Moon-shaped balloon ride to launch in Seoul next week

SEOUL: The Moon of Seoul, a full moon-shaped tethered balloon ride, will begin operations in the capital’s Yeouido district next week, taking passengers up to 150 meters above the ground in vertical round trips, the Seoul city government said Friday.