S. Korea to host global ocean conference next year

SEOUL, South Korea’s oceans ministry said Tuesday it will host an international maritime conference in the southeastern port city of Busan next year to discuss pollution, climate change and sustainable fisheries.

The 10th Our Ocean Conference, which …

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BOK chief stresses independence in rate decision

SEOUL, The chief of South Korea’s central bank on Tuesday emphasized the bank’s independence in setting the key rate as some lawmakers and the presidential office appear to be putting pressure on it to cut the rate.

Last month, the BOK’s seven-member…

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