“Imjang” class participants, led by Instagram influencer Aptrashu, walk together to inspect properties in Ahyeon-dong, Mapo-gu, Seoul. (Aptrashu) Workers in 20s, 30s feel more uncertain than ever — some say, ‘no hope on my salary’ Twenty-eight-year-old Kim goes on a five-hour trip to Ulsan, or any other region, as soon as she gets off work
ATMs of South Korea’s four major commercial banks are lined up on a street in Seoul on Sunday. (Yonhap) South Korea’s four largest banking groups reported record-high combined earnings in the first quarter, approaching 5 trillion won ($3.48 billion) despite a broader economic slowdown and declining interest rates. Shinhan Financial Group on Friday posted a
South Korea’s Finance Minister Choi Sang-mok (second from left), Trade Minister Ahn Duk-geun (left), US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent (third from left) and US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer (right) pose for a photo prior to their trade talks in Washington, DC, on Thursday. (Ministry of Economy and Finance) South Korea’s Finance Minister Choi Sang-mok said