The Trump Administration played the Iran card saying the deal would protect against “.. growing ballistic missile threat from the Iranian regime and Iran-backed extremist groups.” According to a spokesman from the U.S. Department of State, Saudi Arabia will purchase… Read More ›
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South Korea and China mend ties ahead of Trump’s visit to Asia
The detente in the relationship comes after China officially delinked the difficult conditions South Korean companies operating in China had to suffer since the spat with South Korea’s Blue House saying “China repeated this stance during discussions, saying difficulties faced… Read More ›
South Korea and China extend currency swap deal for another 3 years
The deal puts in place a system to tackle a shortfall of cash in case of any emergency and adds to existing financial safety nets. On Friday, South Korea stated it has agreed to extend a currency swap deal, which… Read More ›
The prospects of a currency swap deal between China and South Korea appear to be “optimistic”
The $56 billion swap deal is South Korea’s largest ever currency swap deal, accounting for nearly 45% of its swap arrangements. The deal is likely to cement economic ties and act as an additional layer of a safety net. A… Read More ›
For a second time in a row Hyundai Motor suspends production at its factory in China
South Korean companies are facing a backlash from China over Seoul’s decision to deploy THAAD missile defense system that China sees as threat to its national security. In a significant development that reveals China hidden hands as it moves to… Read More ›
Trump threatens to scrap KORUS, wants payment for THAAD
Trump’s comments have upset South Korea’s stock market which has plummeted despite brightening economic prospects. U.S. President Donald Trump has threatened he will either renegotiate or terminate on what he termed as a “horrible” free trade deal with South Korea,… Read More ›