29 h. ago Selling comfort: ‘loneliness economy’ emerges as more South Koreans live alone

Loneliness-driven businesses capitalise on people’s feelings of isolation and social disconnection to make profits.

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58 h. ago A ‘wild card’ emerges in South Korea’s presidential race: the prime minister

A new poll shows acting president Han Duck-soo, a 75-year-old technocrat, leading among conservative voters after Yoon Suk-yeol’s impeachment.

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1 week ago South Korea unveils emergency measures for car industry hit by Trump tariffs

The measures include financial support for vehicle makers as well as tax cuts and subsidies to boost domestic demand.

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1 week ago Is South Korea’s Yoon politicking from home? Country eyes June 3 presidential poll

As the fallen president remains in his official home and continues to be active in politics, officials say no date has been set for a snap poll.

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2 w. ago How China can ‘emerge victorious’ in competition with the US

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How China can put conditions on Hutchison port sale as new buyer may emerge  South China Morning Post

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