Economy

S. Korea suffers current account deficit in April, first in 7 years

South Korea's current account balance was in the red in April, the first deficit in seven years, due to flagging exports and increased...11:35 Jun. 05

#BTS-company value
BTS' agency corporate value estimated above US$1 bln: HRI
The value of Big Hit Entertainment, the agency of the global K-pop sensation BTS, is estimated to be more than US$1 billion, a local researcher said Thursday. According to a report released by the...7 hours ago
#S Korea-energy transition
S. Korea lags behind advanced nations in energy transition: WEF
South Korea is behind advanced countries in terms of its efforts to seek environmentally sustainable energy development, a report released by the World Economic Forum showed Thursday. South Korea ...9 hours ago
#KT-5G network
KT invites global partners to join ties in 5G
The chief of major South Korean mobile carrier KT Corp. invited global government and business leaders to utilize the firm's advanced fifth-generation (5G) network technology to bring innovative chan...9 hours ago

Economy

#BTS-company value

BTS' agency corporate value estimated above US$1 bln: HRI

SEOUL, June 6 (Yonhap) -- The value of Big Hit Entertainment, the agency of the global K-pop sensation BTS, is estimated to be more than US$1 billi...

Industry

#S Korea-energy transition

S. Korea lags behind advanced nations in energy transition: WEF

SEOUL, June 6 (Yonhap) -- South Korea is behind advanced countries in terms of its efforts to seek environmentally sustainable energy development, ...

Retail/Tourism

#IATA AGM

(LEAD) IATA annual meeting in Seoul closes with 5-point resolutions

(ATTN: ADDS comments in para 4, photos) By Joo Kyung-don SEOUL, June 3 (Yonhap) -- The International Air Transport Association (IATA) concluded it...

Autos

#Renault Samsung-strike

(LEAD) Renault Samsung union enters strike as wage renegotiations falter

(ATTN: CHANGES photo; ADDS company's response in 6th para, background in 12th para) SEOUL, June 5 (Yonhap) -- Unionized workers at Renault Samsung...

Consumer Electronics

#KT-5G network

KT invites global partners to join ties in 5G

SEOUL, June 6 (Yonhap) -- The chief of major South Korean mobile carrier KT Corp. invited global government and business leaders to utilize the fir...