Finance chiefs of Korea, U.S., Japan recognize concerns over slumping currencies

Finance Minister Choi Sang-mok stressed the need for Korea to cooperate with the United States and Japan in addressing market volatility. Read More

Yellen Meets Japan, South Korea Counterparts in Bid to Boost Economic Ties

US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen took note of worries between her Japanese and South Korean counterparts over sharp declines in their exchange rates, in a joint statement following a debut ... Read More

(4th LD) Finance chiefs of S. Korea, U.S., Japan recognize 'serious' concerns over 'sharp' won, yen depreciation

The finance chiefs of South Korea, the United States and Japan acknowledged "serious concerns" over the recent "sharp" depreciation of the South Korean won and Japanese yen during their first ... Read More

Envoy says US is determined to monitor North Korean nukes, through UN or otherwise

The U.S. ambassador to the United Nations says America and its allies are discussing options “both inside and outside the U.N system” to create a new mechanism for monitoring North Korea over its ... Read More

US, Japan, Korea finance leaders agree to consult on foreign exchange, market developments

U.S., Japanese and South Korean finance leaders agreed to consult closely on foreign exchange and market developments in a trilateral meeting on Wednesday, they said in a joint statement issued by the ... Read More

South Korea, U.S. slap sanctions on North Koreans, entities in Russia, China and UAE

South Korea and the United States decided on this measure during the sixth session of the Working Group on DPRK Cyber Threats in Washington earlier this week. The DPRK stands for the North's ... Read More

South Koreans Lose Faith in State Pensions, Turn to Crypto and Stocks – Survey

Most young South Koreans are losing faith in the national pension system, a survey found, with many seeing crypto and stocks as alternatives. Read More

US, South Korea Set up Task Force to Block North Korea Oil Shipments

US, South Korea Set up Task Force to Block North Korea Oil Shipments By Josh Smith SEOUL (Reuters) - The United States and South Korea this week launched a new task force aimed at preventing North ... Read More

US and South Korea Impose Sanctions Over North Korea’s Weapons Programs

The United States and South Korea ... allegedly managed funds while facilitating money laundering and supplying materials for North Korea’s nuclear and missile development. The US Treasury ... Read More

US and South Korea Unite to Thwart North Korea’s Oil Procurement

Under existing UNSC restrictions imposed due to North Korea’s nuclear and missile programs, Pyongyang faces limitations on importing 4 million barrels of crude and 500,000 barrels of refined ... Read More

US, South Korea announce joint sanctions targeting financers of North Korea's weapons program

Unnamed sources in Western intelligence also told the New York Times in February 2024 that Russia has likely helped North Korea unblock frozen funds and ... Read also: US, South Korea launch ... Read More

US, South Korea set up task force to block North Korea oil shipments

The US and South Korea set up a task force to stop North Korea from importing ... Join thousands of devoted South Africans who look to News24 to bring them news they can trust every day. As we ... Read More