Day: February 27, 2024

(EDITORIAL from Korea Herald on Feb. 27)

Ukraine-Russia war enters third year with no end in sight amid deepening concerns

Two years ago, Russia launched a full-scale invasion of Ukraine, sending shock waves throughout the world. On Saturday, the war entered its third year, but there

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Arable land down for 11th consecutive year in 2023

South Korea’s total arable land contracted for the 11th consecutive year in 2023 amid the lingering decline in the country’s rice consumption, data showed Tuesday.

The country’s arable land totaled 1.51 million hectares as of end-2023, down 1.1 perc…

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Number of IPOs in S. Korea rise 17 pct in 2023

The number of initial public offerings (IPOs) rose from a year earlier in 2023 amid signs of easing economic woes, data showed Tuesday.

A total of 82 companies made their debuts on the main Korea Composite Stock Price Index

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Korea Gas turns to red in 2023

Korea Gas Corp. on Tuesday reported its 2023 net loss of 747.4 billion won (US$561.6 million), swinging from a profit of 1.49 trillion won a year earlier.

The company said in a regulatory filing that operating income for the

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