6+ hour, 11+ min ago  (220+ words) Korea's economy grows 1. 7% in Q1 as strong chip exports mitigate oil shocks South Korea's economy posted a surprise 1. 7% quarterly expansion in the first quarter of the year as strong exports led by semiconductors helped the country power through oil shocks caused…...

3+ mon, 1+ week ago  (256+ words) Soaring exchange rate rattles monetary policy as BOK signals end to easing cycle The Bank of Korea's signal Thursday that it will be ending its easing cycle can be read as an attempt to curb market concerns that further interest…...