S. Korea's foreign reserves rebound from 5-yr low in March: BOK
In this file photo, an official checks dollar notes at Hana Bank's Counterfeit Notes Response Center in Seoul on Feb. 18, 2025. (Yonhap)
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SEOUL, April 3 (Yonhap) -- South Korea's foreign reserves grew from a month earlier in March, rebounding from the lowest level in nearly five years on a quarter-end effect and higher returns on ass

Exports of food, agro products hit all-time high in Q1
People visit a convenience store in Seoul in this file photo from March 12, 2025, where a variety of instant noodles are on display. (Yonhap)
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SEOUL, April 3 (Yonhap) -- South Korea's exports of agricultural and food products advanced 7.9 percent from a year earlier in the first quarter, reaching a record high amid the growing popularity

Hyundai, Kia post record March sales in U.S. ahead of auto import tariffs
This photo, provided by Hyundai Motor Co., shows the company's Palisade sport utility vehicle (SUV). (PHOTO NOT FOR SALE) (Yonhap)
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SEOUL, April 2 (Yonhap) -- Hyundai Motor Co. and its affiliate Kia Corp.

S. Korea seeks to boost animal medicine market to 4 tln won by 2035: ministry
Pet owners look around the 2025 K-Pet Fair held in Seoul on March 16, 2025. (Yonhap)
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SEOUL, April 2 (Yonhap) -- South Korea will work to triple the size of the animal medicine market to 4 trillion won (US$2.7 billion) by 2035 as part of efforts to foster new growth engines for the

S. Korea launches program to attract foreign talent to local advanced industries
This image generated by ChatGPT depicts K-Tech Pass, South Korea's support program for foreign workers in local advanced industries. (PHOTO NOT FOR SALE) (Yonhap)
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SEOUL, April 2 (Yonhap) -- South Korea officially launched a support program Wednesday for foreigners with expertise in advanced technologies who wish to work in the country that includes a special

Kia's March sales up 2.2 pct as demand gains at home, overseas
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SEOUL, April 1 (Yonhap) -- Kia Corp., South Korea's second-largest automaker, said Tuesday its monthly sales for March rose 2.2 percent from a year before, as the company said demand increased both

Samsung Electronics appoints Roh Tae-moon as acting head of device division
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SEOUL, April 1 (Yonhap) -- Samsung Electronics Co.

LG Energy to acquire GM's stake in Michigan battery plant
This file photo taken May 30, 2024, shows a battery plant in Tennessee operated by the Ultium Cells LLC JV between LG Energy Solution Ltd. and General Motors Co. (Yonhap)
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SEOUL, April 1 (Yonhap) -- LG Energy Solution Ltd.

Gov't proposes 10 tln-won extra budget to support economy
This photo taken March 30, 2025, shows Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister Choi Sang-mok (R) briefing on the government's proposal of a supplementary budget worth 10 trillion won (US$6.8 billion) at an economic ministers' meeting held at the government complex building in Seoul. (Yonhap)
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SEOUL, March 30 (Yonhap) -- The government on Sunday proposed a supplementary budget worth at least 10 trillion won (US$6.8 billion) to support the economy hit by political uncertainties and destru

Generative AI users in S. Korea nearly double in 2024
Generative AI users in S. Korea nearly double in 2024
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SEOUL, March 30 (Yonhap) -- The number of users of generative artificial intelligence (AI) services in South Korea nearly doubled from a year earlier in 2024, government data showed Sunday.

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