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South Korea is promoting its defense industry and increasing arms exports under the stated goal of “becoming one of the top four global defense powers.” ...
News South Korea » South Gyeongsang » Economy: Choo Kyung-ho wins Daegu mayor, vows economy-first agenda for South Korea
The "Kim Boo-kyum wind" that swept through conservative stronghold Daegu did not overcome the wall of People Power Party Daegu mayor-elect Choo Kyung-ho. Choo broke through intra-party nomination ...
News South Korea » South Gyeongsang » Economy: Candidates turn to booming defense industry for campaign pledges
Korea’s gubernatorial candidates in South Gyeongsang Province are positioning the booming aerospace and defense industries at the center of their ...
News South Korea » South Gyeongsang » Economy: South Korea to ease job-change limits for foreign workers, allow long-term stays without exit
South Korea plans to ease restrictions on workplace transfers and employment periods for foreign workers. The government is moving to revamp the Employment Perm ...
News South Korea » South Gyeongsang » Economy: Local election campaigns push cash-based pledges
South Korea is seeing a surge in cash-based campaign pledges ahead of the June 3 local elections, as candidates seek to attract voters with promises of direct f ...
News South Korea » South Gyeongsang » Economy: Foreign residents in Korea reach record high of 2.46 million as international work force spikes
The number of foreign residents living in Korea reached an all-time high of 2.46 million, accounting for nearly 5 percent of the total population, due to a major increase in the foreign work force.