Seoul stocks opened higher Monday led by gains among battery and automotive shares.
The benchmark Korea Composite Stock Price Index rose 0.21 percent, or 5.33 points, to 2,575.04 in the first 15 minutes of trading.
Battery manufacturers and automak…
South Korea’s rice output is projected to fall for the third consecutive year in 2024 due mainly to the decrease in cultivation area, data showed Monday.
Rice production is expected to fall 1.2 percent on-year to come to 3.66
President Yoon Suk Yeol and Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. agreed Monday to forge a strategic partnership between the two countries to enhance cooperation in security, economy, energy and other areas, Yoon’s office said.
The leaders adopt…
The annual high school examination for the academic year 2023-2024 is scheduled to take place on Oct. 8-9 in 230 examination centres of 5,533 rooms across the country.
As the previous years, the forthcoming exam will strictly comply with
KUALA TERENGGANU, The Terengganu Fishermen’s Association (Penentu) is hopeful that the government will consider granting diesel and petrol subsidies to Zone C2 (Deep Sea Fishing) fishermen, who significantly contribute to the state’s fish catch.
Pen…
SHAH ALAM, The Selangor State Fatwa Committee’s decision to declare the practices and beliefs of GISB Holdings Sdn Bhd (GISBH) as deviating from true teachings of Islam is expected to be gazetted soon, said state Islamic Affairs and Cultural
JOHOR BAHRU, An Immigration officer pleaded not guilty in the Sessions Court here today to 10 charges of accepting bribes amounting to RM55,150.
Mohd Edisahril Mohd Noor, 41, was charged with accepting bribes of between RM3,000 and RM10,000 which
The Korean romantic drama “Winter Sonata” will be released in Japan as a remastered movie, its production company said Monday.
Pan Entertainment said the decision marks the 30th anniversary of the drama’s release in Japan and responds to requests
President Yoon Suk Yeol and Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. agreed Monday to forge a strategic partnership between the two countries to enhance cooperation in security, economy, energy and other areas, Yoon’s office said.
The leaders adopt…
Seoul stocks finished over 1.5 percent higher Monday, bolstered by U.S. employment data, and modest gains in chip and battery shares. The local currency sharply fell against the U.S. dollar.
The benchmark Korea Composite Stock Price Index moved up