Seoul shares close lower on profit-taking; won sharply up

South Korean stocks ended lower Monday to snap their two-day winning streak as investors locked in part of gains after a recent rally. The local currency rose sharply against the U.S. dollar.

The benchmark Korea Composite Stock Price Index fell 20.5…

Science ministers of S. Korea, Britain discuss cooperation

The science ministers of South Korea and Britain had a virtual meeting Monday to discuss measures to strengthen bilateral cooperation in science technologies, Seoul’s science ministry said.

The meeting between South Korean Science Minister Lee Jong-…

S. Korea’s trade lobby signs MOU with Arkansas

The Korea International Trade Association (KITA) on Monday signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the U.S. state of Arkansas to foster mutual investments and trade.

The MOU was signed between KITA Chairman Yoon Jin-sik and Arkansas Gov. Sar…