August 8, 2024

(LEAD) Seoul shares end two-day rise after global sell-off

South Korean stocks ended a two-day rebound after the global crash as investor sentiment was dampened by lingering U.S. recession woes and the sluggish performance of big tech firms. The local currency slightly fell against the U.S. dollar.

The benc…

(LEAD) Seoul shares end two-day rise after global sell-off

South Korean stocks ended a two-day rebound after the global crash as investor sentiment was dampened by lingering U.S. recession woes and the sluggish performance of big tech firms. The local currency slightly fell against the U.S. dollar.

The benc…

N. Korea appoints new ambassador to Cuba

North Korea on Thursday appointed a new top envoy to Cuba, nearly five months after its former ambassador left the Caribbean nation following the establishment of diplomatic ties between South Korea and Cuba.

In a one-sentence announcement on its we…

N. Korea appoints new ambassador to Cuba

North Korea on Thursday appointed a new top envoy to Cuba, nearly five months after its former ambassador left the Caribbean nation following the establishment of diplomatic ties between South Korea and Cuba.

In a one-sentence announcement on its we…