South Korean stocks ended higher Wednesday as investors closely awaited key data from the United States later this week. The local currency fell against the U.S. dollar.
The benchmark Korea Composite Stock Price Index
South Korean institutions’ investment in foreign securities increased last year as they boosted investments in overseas stocks amid robust earnings from an artificial intelligence and chip-related stock rally and the U.S. economy’s sound growth,
President Yoon Suk Yeol visited the birthplace of former first lady Yook Young-su, the assassinated wife of former conservative President Park Chung-hee, on Wednesday, his office said.
Yoon was greeted by a large number
South Korea’s total fertility rate fell to a fresh record quarterly low of 0.65 in the fourth quarter of 2023, data showed Wednesday, deepening demographic woes in the country struggling with rapid aging and
Emergency text alerts warning of disasters like earthquakes and security risks will include English texts to help inform foreigners of potential danger, the interior ministry said Wednesday.
The Ministry of the Interior and Safety