South Korea enters recession as exports plunge by most since 1963
Asia's fourth-largest economy shrank by a seasonally adjusted 3.3% in the June quarter from three months earlier.
Thu Jul 23 2020
Investors flock to South Korea as wins in coronavirus battle earn reward
Asia's fourth-largest economy is among the first countries to bring a major outbreak of the virus under control.
Fri Apr 24 2020
If elected, South Korea's Moon may put economy ahead of jobs and tax hikes
Moon Jae-in has said he wants to hire more firefighters, teachers and policemen, but his main objective will be to protect a fragile recovery in Asia's fourth-largest economy.
Mon May 08 2017
South Korea declares end to MERS outbreak
South Korea on Tuesday declared the effective end to a deadly outbreak of MERS that killed 36 people, triggered widespread panic and stymied growth in Asia's fourth-largest economy.
Tue Jul 28 2015
South Korea Oct industrial output rebounds, up 1.8%
South Korea's industrial output rebounded in October from the prior month's fall as the end of labor strikes of major carmakers led to a surge in auto production.
Fri Nov 29 2013
S. Korea elects first female president
As leader of Asia's fourth-largest economy, Park, 60, will face numerous challenges, handling a belligerent North Korea, a slowing economy and soaring welfare costs.
Thu Dec 20 2012