Stock market today: Global stocks mixed, Kospi down 1.4%, as South Korea's political drama calms – Yahoo Finance
HONG KONG (AP) – Global stocks were mixed Wednesday, with the Kospi in Seoul falling less than 2% after an overnight political drama in South Korea heightened uncertainty in the region. France's CAC40 index rose 0.3% to 7,278.18 in early trade as the minority government faces crisis. vote of no confidence Congress on Wednesday after […]
Elton John: Trump nickname for North Korea's Kim 'hilarious'
Rock star Elton John said in a Variety video that he found the nickname former President Trump gave to North Korean leader Kim Jong Un “very funny.” “I just thought it was so funny when he did it,” John said. He said in the posted video Trump on Sunday referenced his past calling the North […]
South Korea vows ‘unbearable’ response to North Korea's trash balloons
South Korea vowed on Sunday to take “unbearable” measures against North Korea after it sent more garbage-filled balloons across the border over the weekend. North Korea launched hundreds of more balloons loaded with “filth” into several parts of South Korea, including Seoul, on Saturday. The latest batch of balloons is thought to contain an estimated […]
In the wake of bitcoin's new highs, South Korea's 'kimchi premium' is in the spotlight again – CNBC
A bowl of kimchi, a fermented vegetable side dish that is a staple of all Korean cuisine Kitz Corner | Getty Images Some may see this as an arbitrage opportunity, but making a quick buck isn’t all that easy. After Bitcoin reached an all-time high in mid-March, Kimchi Premium has once again gained attention, reaching […]