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South Korea Battles Second Day of Heavy Snow

South Korea battles second day of heavy snow; five dead

South Korea grappled with heavy snowfall for a second day on Thursday, with dozens of flights cancelled, ferry operations suspended and at least four people reported dead in a bitter winter, though conditions showed signs of easing.

Heavy snowfall in South Korea causes traffic pileup and freezes Seoul

At least 11 people were injured in a massive pileup involving 53 cars during heavy snow on a stretch of highway in South Korea's eastern city of Wonju. Meanwhile, the heaviest snowfall in decades fell on the capital,

INSIDER on MSN · 2h

Photos show the heaviest November snowfall in 100 years blanketing South Korea and causing chaos

South Korea's capital, Seoul, has been blanketed by a record November snowfall, causing travel chaos and leaving at least five people dead.

Kim, Trump and North Korea

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Trump Wants To Speak to North Korea's Kim—Report

President-elect Donald Trump's team is discussing the possibility of resuming direct talks with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un in hopes of easing tensions, according to a new report. Trump's summits with Kim in Singapore and Vietnam produced a joint statement committing to denuclearization,

U.S. News & World Report · 1d

Exclusive-Trump Team Weighs Direct Talks With North Korea's Kim in New Diplomatic Push, Sources Say

President-elect Donald Trump's team is discussing pursuing direct talks with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, hoping a fresh diplomatic push can lower the risks of armed conflict, according to two people familiar with the matter.

Dagens.com (AU) on MSN · 1d

Trump Prepares to Meet Kim Jong-un to Avoid Risk of War

US President-elect Donald Trump's team is exploring the possibility of direct talks with North Korean leader Kim Jong-un in an effort to "break the ice" and reduce the risk of armed conflict, two sources familiar with the situation told Reuters.

South Korea unexpectedly cuts rates by 25 basis points

Associated Press · 8h

South Korea’s central bank cuts key interest rate to nurse a slower economy

South Korea’s central bank has lowered its key policy rate and says the country’s economy will grow at a slower pace than it initially anticipated.

Instant view: Bank of Korea unexpectedly cuts rates for second straight meeting

South Korea's central bank unexpectedly cut interest rates by 25 basis points to 3.00% on Thursday, delivering its first back-to-back cuts since the global financial crisis of 2008-2009.

CNBC on MSN · 8h

South Korea unexpectedly reduces benchmark lending rates in first back-to-back cuts since 2009

This was the first time the Bank of Korea enacted two back-to-back cuts since 2009. It had cut rates by 25 basis points in its last meeting in October. Economists polled by Reuter

Russia, North Korea and ballistic missiles

CNN on MSN · 1d

North Korea expands weapons plant that makes missiles used by Russia, researchers say

North Korea is expanding a weapons plant that manufactures missiles used by Russia against Ukraine, according to new research from a US-based think tank.

North Korea to provide Russia with more ballistic missiles and heavy equipment – US

The United States has information that North Korea is preparing additional supplies of ballistic missiles to Russia, as well as long-range self-propelled artillery and multiple launch rocket systems (MLRS).

The New Voice of Ukraine on M… · 16h

North Korea prepares to supply more ballistic missiles to Russia, US says

North Korea is preparing to send even more ballistic missiles,” Wood said during a UN Security Council meeting. Wood noted that North Korea had previously unlawfully delivered over 18,000 containers of ammunition and related materials to Russia,

Korea Eyes $10 Billion in Support for Chipmakers

U.S. News & World Report · 1d

South Korea to Roll Out $10 Billion in Loans Next Year to Support Chip Industry

SEOUL (Reuters) - South Korea plans to roll out 14 trillion won ($10 billion) of low-interest loans next year to support its chip industry, the finance ministry said, as the sector grapples with Chinese competition and uncertainties over a new U.S. administration.

Bloomberg on MSN · 1d

Korea Eyes $10 Billion in Support for Chipmakers in 2025

South Korea plans to bolster its fiscal support for domestic chipmakers next year, shoring up an industry that may face unfavorable policies from the incoming Trump administration and more intense challenges from Chinese rivals.

GlobalData on MSN · 21h

South Korea plans $10bn in loans to support semiconductor industry-report

The country is constructing what it expects to be the world's largest high-tech chipmaking cluster in Yongin and Pyeongtaek.

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Watch South Korea’s twin panda cubs experience their first snowfall

South Korea’s twin panda cubs, Rui Bao and Hui Bao have enjoyed their first taste of winter amid record November snowfall in ...

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"Ishiba, come to Korea in early January next year"...Will the past conflict be resolved?

Anchor] Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba is reportedly visiting Korea as early as next year to coordinate a summit with ...

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South Korea export growth seen at 14-month low amid US tariff uncertainty: Reuters poll

South Korea's export growth is expected to have slowed for a fourth straight month in November and to be the weakest in 14 ...

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Controversial American live-streamer faces prison in South Korea for offensive behavior

A controversial American live-streamer is facing the prospect of prison in South Korea for his offensive antics, in a case ...

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