This election seems more crucial since the Korea has been teetering between temporary leaders for months while navigating Yoon’s impeachment trial and a multifaceted probe into the disastrous night of

By Hyunjoo Jin and Hongmei Li SEOUL/HANOI (Reuters) -Shares in South Korean and Vietnamese steelmakers, major Asian exporters of the metal to the United States, dropped on Monday after U.S. President Donald Trump said he would double tariffs on imported steel and aluminium to 50%.

As South Korea's election nears, Lee Jae-myung's approach to U.S.-China relations sparks debate, highlighting the geopolitical stakes of the race.

A massive data breach at South Korea’s largest telecom provider, SK Telecom (SKT), has led to a dramatic loss of subscribers, with nearly one million people switching mobile operators in May alone, The Korea Herald reported Monday.

South Korea's Industry Ministry said on Monday it will actively respond to the looming 50% U.S. tariff on steel products as part of the country's ongoing trade discussions with Washington in order to minimise the impact on industry.

On Friday, right-winger Kim said voting for Lee would end up "collapsing our economy", hoping to sway voters in small cities such as Jecheon, an inland town of about 130,000 surrounded by mountainous tourist spots, who are looking for a turning point to revive South Korea's fortunes.

No matter who clinches South Korea’s presidential election this week, one outcome is certain: the country’s crypto industry is poised to win.