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South Korea sets pandemic high with 4,000 new coronavirus cases
New coronavirus infections in South Korea exceeded 4,000 in a day for the first time since the start of the pandemic as a delta-driven spread continues to rattle the country
 "South Korea sets pandemic high with 4,000 new coronavirus cases")
Former South Korean military dictator Chun Doo-hwan dies at 90
Chun had multiple myeloma, a blood cancer which was in remission, and his health had deteriorated recently, his former press secretary Min Chung-ki told reporters
 "Former South Korean military dictator Chun Doo-hwan dies at 90")
Washington wants 'mutually beneficial' relationship with South Korea: USTR
US Trade Representative (USTR) Katherine Tai emphasized Washington's will to strengthen a "mutually beneficial" relationship with South Korea
 "Washington wants 'mutually beneficial' relationship with South Korea: USTR")
Apple, Google to face up to 2% fine for in-app payment systems in S Korea
App store operators will face a fine of up to two per cent for forcing developers to use their own in-app payment systems in South Korea
 "Apple, Google to face up to 2% fine for in-app payment systems in S Korea")
South Korea calls on US to revise Trump-era tariff rules on steel exports
South Korea called on the US to launch negotiations swiftly to revise the tariff rules imposed by Trump's administration on Seoul's steel exports
 "South Korea calls on US to revise Trump-era tariff rules on steel exports")
South Korea witnesses record jump in Covid cases as many take college exam
South Korea reported its biggest daily jump in coronavirus infections since the start of the pandemic as hundreds of thousands of masked students flocked to schools on Thursday
Metaverse stocks a buzz in South Korea with scores of ETFs
Korea's ETFs focused on the metaverse, many of them newly listed, have seen double-digit gains this month to trump the Kospi benchmark's 0.3% decline
 "Metaverse stocks a buzz in South Korea with scores of ETFs")
Huge opportunities for Korean firms in India's startup ecosystem: Goyal
Huge opportunities exist for Korean investors in India's startup ecosystem and both the countries need to increase collaboration in sectors such as automobile, textiles, food processing, Goyal said
 "Huge opportunities for Korean firms in India's startup ecosystem: Goyal")
South Korea eases social distancing norms to soften economic blow
The gathering limits on political rallies or social events such as exhibitions or weddings was raised to a maximum of 499 people if all the participants are fully vaccinated.
 "South Korea eases social distancing norms to soften economic blow")
Bond mkts in India, S Korea most vulnerable to sell-off in the region's EMs
Bond markets in the two countries are at opposite ends of the investment spectrum
 "Bond mkts in India, S Korea most vulnerable to sell-off in the region's EMs")
Steelmaker POSCO reports highest-ever quarterly operating profit in Q3
The South Korean steelmaker reported its highest-ever quarterly operating profit in the third quarter
 "Steelmaker POSCO reports highest-ever quarterly operating profit in Q3")
Airlines in Japan and South Korea get creative to bring back demand
While one airline will sell 150 unlimited passes to passengers 12 and older, another has sought new streams of revenue by selling its bacon-tomato spaghetti, hamburger steak over rice
 "Airlines in Japan and South Korea get creative to bring back demand")
K-drama 'Squid Game' is Netflix's 'biggest series launch' with 111 mn views
The show, directed by Hwang Dong-hyuk, premiered on the streamer on September 17.
 "K-drama 'Squid Game' is Netflix's 'biggest series launch' with 111 mn views")
Busiest summer for Asia IPOs on record with $56 billion in deals
Busiest summer for Asia IPOs on record with $56 billion in deals
 "Busiest summer for Asia IPOs on record with $56 billion in deals")
North Korea rejects South's calls for end-of-war declaration
In UNGA, South Korean President Moon Jae-in reiterated his calls for the end-of-the-war declaration that he said could help achieve denuclearisation and lasting peace on the Korean Peninsula
 "North Korea rejects South's calls for end-of-war declaration")
UK to give 1 million coronavirus vaccine doses to South Korea in shot swap
Britain's government has announced plans to share more than a million doses of coronavirus vaccine with South Korea in a vaccine swap
 "UK to give 1 million coronavirus vaccine doses to South Korea in shot swap")
Missile vs missile: North Korea and South Korea enter test duel
South Korean President Moon was attending that test firing when word came of the North Korean launches, its first ballistic missile tests since March
 "Missile vs missile: North Korea and South Korea enter test duel")
Kim Jong Un's sister warns of 'destruction' of South Korean ties
The powerful sister of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un on Wednesday criticized South Korea's president and threatened a complete destruction of bilateral relations
 "Kim Jong Un's sister warns of 'destruction' of South Korean ties")
Google says it offers $10.25 bn in consumer benefits in S Korea annually
Google on Wednesday said it offers around 12 trillion won (US$10.25 billion) in economic benefits for South Korean consumers annually through its services
 "Google says it offers $10.25 bn in consumer benefits in S Korea annually")
South Korea fines Google $177 mn for blocking Android customisation
The Korea Fair Trade Commission (KFTC) on Tuesday said terms with device makers amounted to abuse of Google's dominant market position that restricted competition in the mobile OS market.
