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Government Slashes Petroleum Price Caps by 150 Won per Liter amid Easing Middle East Tensions

SEOUL — The South Korean government announced a decisive reduction in the maximum price caps for petroleum products, effective from midnight on June 27. This measure, marking the seventh adjustm
Political Debates Spark Over Semiconductor "Windfall" Redistribution

As South Korea’s semiconductor industry rides the crest of an unprecedented AI-driven boom in 2026, a contentious debate has emerged within political circles regarding how to manage the resultin

Global Markets Expected to Continue AI-Driven Rally in H2 2026

The Korea Center for International Finance (KCIF) released its "Global Economic and Financial Market Outlook for the Second Half of 2026" on June 25, projecting that the global stock marke

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South Korea Launches 20 Billion KRW Fund to Modernize Fisheries Distribution Sector: SEOUL, SOUTH KOREA – The South Korean Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries (MOF) has announced the selection of NICE Investment ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2025.04.07

South Korean Tax Service's "One-Click" Refund System Draws Massive User Base with Zero Fees: SEOUL, SOUTH KOREA – The National Tax Service (NTS) of South Korea is witnessing remarkable success with its newly launched ...; Desk 2025.04.07

Daejeon Empowers Residents and Small Businesses with "Visiting Village Tax Accountant" Initiative: DAEJEON, SOUTH KOREA – Navigating the complexities of the tax system can be a daunting task for many individuals and small b ...; HONG MOON HWA Senior Reporter 2025.04.05

Facing Debt? Chungcheongnam-do Offers Free Financial Counseling and Debt Relief Support: Chungcheongnam-do, South Korea - Individuals and business owners in Chungcheongnam-do struggling with debt, delinquency, and colle ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2025.04.05

La 2ª Asamblea General de la Unión Mundial de Ciudades de la Economía y la Ciencia (GINI) de 2026 se celebrará en Málaga, la ciudad de la innovación de España: El alcalde de la ciudad de Daejeon, Lee Jang-woo, anunció oficialmente en una rueda de prensa celebrada en el Ayuntamiento ...; HONG MOON HWA Senior Reporter 2025.04.05

Won-Dollar Exchange Rate Plunges Over 30 Won Immediately After President Yoon's Impeachment...KOSPI Also Turns to Gains: Immediately after the pronouncement of President Yoon Suk-yeol's impeachment, the won-dollar exchange rate sharply fell by over 30 ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2025.04.04

Paraguayan Semana Santa Discount Campaign Sparks Controversy Over Exclusion of Fruits, Vegetables, and Meat: ASUNCIÓN, Paraguay – The Paraguayan Supermarket Association (Capasu) has announced a large-scale discount campaign fo ...; Desk 2025.04.04

Paraguay's Inflation Surges to 1.2% in March, Annual Rate Hits 4.4%: Asunción, Paraguay - Paraguay experienced its highest monthly inflation rate of the year in March 2025, with the Consumer P ...; Desk 2025.04.04

Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock Announces "Ra’arõvo" Holy Week Special Fair: Two-Week Farmers' Direct Sales Markets Across Cities: ASUNCIÓN, Paraguay - The Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock (MAG) has announced a two-week operation of farmers' direct ...; Pedro Espinola Special Correspondent 2025.04.02

World Bank Injects $2 Billion into Paraguay to Fuel Economic Expansion: ASUNCIÓN, Paraguay - In a significant move aimed at bolstering Paraguay's economic trajectory, the World Bank has greenlit ...; Ana Fernanda Reporter 2025.04.02

CAPASU Announces Up to 40% Discount on 55 Items for Easter: ASUNCIÓN, Paraguay – The Paraguayan Supermarket Association (CAPASU) has announced a special Easter promotion offerin ...; Global Economic Times Reporter 2025.04.02

Argentina's Poverty Rate Plummets in 2024: What's Behind It?: According to data released by Argentina's National Institute of Statistics and Census (Indec), the poverty rate in Argentina reach ...; Desk 2025.04.02

Daejeon City Reduces Traditional Market Delivery Costs and Enhances Online Competitiveness: Daejeon City will implement a rider delivery support program starting April 1st to support the expansion of online sales channels ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2025.04.01

1 in 5 Paraguayans Struggle to Make Ends Meet: Paraguay - It has been revealed that 1 in 5 Paraguayans are living in poverty to the extent that maintaining basic livelihoods is ...; Pedro Espinola Special Correspondent 2025.04.01

Trump's "Car Tariff Bomb" Threatens South Korean Economy: Seoul, South Korea - A significant economic shockwave is emanating from the United States as President Donald Trump announced the ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2025.03.31

Singapore Stocks Set to Deliver April Dividends for Income Investors: For investors seeking a steady stream of passive income, identifying companies with a consistent history of dividend payouts is pa ...; Graciela Maria Reporter 2025.03.31

Salaried Workers' Average Debt Around 50 Million KRW, Highest Among 30-40s: In 2023, the average loan amount among salaried workers' debt was approximately 50 million KRW, showing a slight increase from the ...; ONLINE TEAM 2025.03.29

Burger Prices Continue to Rise, Consumer Groups Criticize Food Companies for "Ignoring Consumers": Lotteria will raise the prices of its burgers and other products for the first time in eight months. As food companies continue to ...; Global Economic Times Reporter 2025.03.28

Bank Deposit Rates Fall to 2% Range... Interest Rate Spread Widens for 6th Consecutive Month: As market interest rates continue their downward trend, bank deposit rates fell to the 2% range last month. The interest rate spre ...; ONLINE TEAM 2025.03.28

South Korean Bank Loan Delinquency Rate Rebounds in January Amid Rising Household and Corporate Defaults: SEOUL, South Korea - South Korean banks experienced a renewed increase in loan delinquency rates in January, according to data rel ...; Yim Kwangsoo Correspondent 2025.03.28