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Reporter : Lee Hyo-sik
Sun, December 10, 2023 | 22:52
Should government keep buying surplus rice?
Rice means something special to Koreans as the crop been an essential part of the nation's culinary culture for as long as people on the Korean Peninsula have engaged in agriculture. For many years, rice farming used to be the most popular occupation, before the industrialization of modern Korea, as most people lived in rural areas.
Columns | 2022-10-19 15:02
Cutera expands lawsuit to target Lutronic USA's parent firm in Korea
Cutera, a leading cosmetic and laser equipment maker in the U.S., has expanded its lawsuit against Lutronic USA to include the latter's parent company in Korea, according to legal documents filed with the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of California, Wednesday.
Companies | 2022-08-04 09:28
Can Busan beat Riyadh?
It's still 15 months until 170 countries around the world vote to decide which city will host the World Expo 2030. But in Korea, the campaigning has already been in full swing as government officials and businesspeople have rolled up their sleeves to attract the international event to the southeastern port city of Busan.
Columns | 2022-08-03 17:00
POSCO International invests $3.9 million in bio venture firm
POSCO International, the trading arm of POSCO Group, has invested 5 billion won ($3.9 million) in bio venture firm Bioapp for a 4.4 percent stake, as part of its ongoing efforts to secure future profits, company officials said Thursday.
Companies | 2022-07-22 08:38
'It isn't over until it's over': KCCI chairman
JEJU - Korea will beat Saudi Arabia in the ongoing competition to host the World Expo 2030, as Samsung, SK, Hyundai Motor and other large business groups here have rolled up their sleeves to attract the international event to the southeastern port city of Busan, according to the head of the country's largest business association, Wednesday.
Companies | 2022-07-14 14:54
Convenience stores hit by delayed soju, beer deliveries
Convenience store operators have decided to supply stores with only one box of HiteJinro soju per day as part of efforts to cope with the ongoing strike by the Cargo Truckers Solidarity, according to company officials Thursday.
Companies | 2022-06-09 17:12
Top court confirms dismissal of request to cancel construction permit of two unfinished nuclear reactors
The Supreme Court said Thursday it has confirmed the appellate court's ruling to dismiss a request to cancel the nuclear watchdog's permit to build nuclear power reactors in the southeastern coastal city of Ulsan.
Law & Crime | 2021-08-05 15:03
Unification ministry hopes for North Korea to respond to offer for discussion on virtual conference system
The unification ministry on Thursday expressed hope that North Korea will respond to South Korea's recent offer for discussion on setting up a virtual conference system for inter-Korean talks.
North Korea | 2021-08-05 14:49
Marking the 49th UAE National Day
On 2 December 2020, the UAE will celebrate the 49th anniversary of the union of the seven emirates. This occasion marks a sincere reflection of the federation's journey - rich in monumental events and achievements - building on the foundation that was first laid down by the late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan and his brothers, the fellow founding fathers. Today, His Highne...
Foreign Affairs | 2020-12-01 16:44
UAE, Korea marks 40th anniv. of diplomatic relations
This year, the UAE celebrates the 40th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between the United Arab Emirates and the Republic of Korea, with significant progress made in all aspects of cooperation.
Foreign Affairs | 2020-12-01 16:43
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