Korea JoongAng Daily on MSN

Long-term housing deposits in Seoul jump due to new regulations and supply issues, rents also up

Jeonse (long-term housing rental deposit) prices in Seoul are climbing to record highs amid a worsening imbalance in the ...

Seoul to strengthen laws, sentencing for kidnapping attempts

Under the current law, cases related to child abduction or luring are punishable by up to 10 years in prison. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.

Seoul city gov't launches agency to attract corporate investments

In an ambitious bid to establish the Korean capital as a leading investment destination, the Seoul Metropolitan Government on ...

Decades-long efforts to send uncensored foreign news into North Korea face major setbacks

For two hours every day, Lee Si-young and her colleagues broadcast uncensored foreign news into authoritarian North Korea.
The Chosun Ilbo on MSN

79-Story Mixed-Use Complex Planned for Seoul's Samyo Remicon Site

A 79-story complex combining office, residential, and commercial facilities will be built on the former Samyo Remicon site in ...

South Korea keeps rates steady as FX risks limit easing scope

South Korea's central bank kept interest rates unchanged as widely expected on Thursday as a tumbling won reduced the scope ...
The Business Times

Seoul is tracking one-sided won moves, will issue stern response if needed

[NEW YORK/ SEOUL] South Korea’s finance minister said that the authorities are monitoring any speculative, one-sided currency ...

Seoul City Strikes Back: "Deep Regret Over Pressure for Jongmyo World Heritage Impact Assessment"

Although UNESCO recommended that an impact assessment be conducted regarding the redevelopment of Sewoon District 4 in front ...

Seoul’s backing of UN resolution on North Korea’s rights abuses tests limits of dialogue push

Lee Jae-myung’s liberal government defies expectations of a retreat, in a move likely to trigger an angry reaction from ...

Seoul confirms death of Korean volunteer fighter in Ukraine

The South Korean government on Thursday confirmed the death of a national who had volunteered to fight in Ukraine, days after ...

Seoul shares up for 4th day on end to US govt. shutdown

Seoul shares closed higher Thursday, extending their winning streak to a fourth session, after US President Donald Trump signed a funding bill to end the record ...