SEOUL: Banks in South Korea are expected to tighten their stances on extending loans in the third quarter of the year, a central bank survey showed Wednesday.

According to the poll of financial institutions, including 18 banks, conducted by the Bank …

SEOUL: Prosecutors have sought a warrant to arrest Kim Beom-su, the founder of tech giant Kakao Corp., over alleged stock price manipulation connected to the firm’s takeover of K-pop powerhouse SM Entertainment last year, officials said Wednesday.

Th…

SEOUL: Defense Minister Shin Won-sik on Wednesday called for firm readiness against North Korea’s provocations, his office said, amid concerns over land mines placed by the North possibly flowing into South Korea amid heavy downpours.

Shin made the r…

Bangkok, ‘Natcha’, MP of the Move Forward Party and Vice Chairman of the Committee on Solving the Problem of Blackchin Tilapia, praised the Director-General of the Department of Fisheries for daring to reveal information about the blackchin tilapia. …

Maha Sarakham, Progress on the Huai Chiang Kham Reservoir in Borabue District, Maha Sarakham Province, which has been damaged since yesterday evening (16 July). Although all the water in the reservoir has flowed out until it is dry, the mass of water…

WASHINGTON: A former U.S. national security advisor said Tuesday he is looking forward to a “big” contribution by South Korea in reference to ongoing negotiations between Seoul and Washington over the cost sharing for stationing the 28,500-strong U.S….

SEOUL: Defending champions Pohang Steelers advanced to the last four at the top national football tournament Wednesday.

Pohang defeated FC Seoul 5-1 in the quarterfinals of the Korea Cup at Pohang Steel Yard in the southeastern city of Pohang, moving…

SEOUL: Seoul shares lost ground late Wednesday morning as investors locked in profits following a two-session winning streak despite overnight Wall Street gains.

The benchmark Korea Composite Stock Price Index fell 6.01 points, or 0.21 percent, to 2,…