South Korea News Brief – Monday, 23 February 2026
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South Korea to consult with US on 'balance' in trade after ruling against Trump tariffs South Korea will engage with the US to maintain a balanced trade relationship following the Supreme Court ruling against Trump-era 15% import. Kim reelected to top post of North Korea's ruling party as it hails his nuclear buildup – WRAL SEOUL, South Korea (AP) โ North Korean leader Kim Jong Un was reelected to the top post of the ruling Workers’ Party, with delegates crediting him.
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South Korea protests 'Victory' banner hung from Russian embassy – France 24
South Korea has protested to Russia after its embassy in Seoul unfurled a giant banner declaring “Victory will be ours”, an apparent reference toย ……
Tensions Escalate Between South Korea and Japan Over Islands | WION – YouTube
Tensions between South Korea and Japan have reignited over the decades-old territorial dispute involving the Dokdo/Takeshima islands….
South Korea Financial Markets | West Virginia Business News | wvnews.com
A currency traders reacts near a screen showing the Korea Composite Stock Price Index (KOSPI), left, and the foreign exchange rate between U.S.ย ……
South Korea Financial Markets | West Virginia Business News | wvnews.com
Currency traders watch monitors near a screen showing the Korea Composite Stock Price Index (KOSPI), top right, and the foreign exchange rateย ……
South Korea President's Day Trading Losses Fuel Kospi Stock Market Reform – Bloomberg
Lee Jae Myung, South Korea’s president, imposed sweeping financial reforms after taking power, including rules to level the playing field for allย ……
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