South Korea chip exports surge 222.5% in early October
– South Korea’s semiconductor exports surged 222.5% year on year to $27.5 billion in the first 20 days of October, driving total exports to $61.6...
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South Korea inflation quickens to 3.1% as costs climb
South Korea’s consumer prices rose 3.1% in August from a year earlier, official data showed. The increase accelerated from 2.8% in July and returned headline...
South Korea tourist arrivals reach 2.09 million in July
Foreign tourist arrivals in South Korea exceeded 2 million in July 2026 as inbound travel continued above pre-pandemic levels. The country received 2,093,223 foreign visitors...
South Korea launches Arctic container ship trial to Europe
South Korea has begun its first container ship trial through the Arctic to Europe. The 2,758-TEU PanStar Acro left Busan New Port at about 9...
South Korea auto exports reach $6.24 billion in July
South Korea’s automobile exports rose 7.0% year on year to US$6.24 billion in July 2026. The total marked the highest export value ever recorded for...
South Korea tourism surplus reaches post-pandemic high
South Korea recorded a $596.6 million tourism surplus in June 2026, its strongest monthly result since the COVID-19 pandemic. The figure marked a $1.44 billion...
South Korea heat wave drives fresh food prices higher
Fresh vegetable prices have surged in South Korea as prolonged extreme heat reduced shipments and damaged farm output nationwide. Korea Agro-Fisheries & Food Trade Corp....
May foreign tourist arrivals drive South Korea travel surplus
Government data released on Sunday showed that South Korea's travel account posts surplus for 3rd consecutive month in May, supported by a significant rise in...
Extreme heat wave triggers emergency alerts across Daegu
Meteorologists and civil defense officials in South Korea confirmed that the highest-level heat wave warnings took effect across major urban centers in the country's southeastern...
Samsung sets 2029 start for first Yongin semiconductor plant
Samsung Electronics plans to start operations at its first chip plant in Yongin in 2029. The revised target brings the opening forward by one to...