Korea Africa chart new course AI digital infrastructure summit

baghdaddiary.comSeptember 5, 2026September 7, 2026

September 5, 2026September 7, 2026

South Korea and African partner nations will launch a major economic cooperation framework focused on artificial intelligence and technology-driven development at the 8th Korea-Africa Economic...

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Korea’s August exports jump 68.7% to $98.25 billion record trade

baghdaddiary.comSeptember 2, 2026September 3, 2026

September 2, 2026September 3, 2026

South Korea's outbound shipments surged 68.7% year-on-year in August to reach $98.25 billion, driven by sustained global demand for high-performance memory chips and artificial intelligence...

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South Korea retail sales climb 5.6% in March

baghdaddiary.comApril 29, 2026April 30, 2026

April 29, 2026April 30, 2026

SEOUL: Sales at South Korea’s major retailers rose 5.6% from a year earlier in March, extending gains in consumer spending as online platforms outpaced store-based...

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RideFlux wins South Korea’s first paid freight permit

baghdaddiary.comApril 16, 2026April 17, 2026

April 16, 2026April 17, 2026

SEOUL: South Korea has approved its first paid self-driving freight transport service, authorizing autonomous driving startup RideFlux to begin commercial cargo operations on a long-distance route linking Seoul...

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UAE and Korea strengthen cooperation in energy and advanced industry

baghdaddiary.comDecember 19, 2025December 19, 2025

December 19, 2025December 19, 2025

SEOUL, December 19, 2025: The United Arab Emirates and the Republic of Korea have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening cooperation in energy, industry, and advanced technology...

Digital transactions in Korea hit record levels in 2024

baghdaddiary.comMarch 22, 2025March 22, 2025

March 22, 2025March 22, 2025

The value of electronic payments in the Republic of Korea reached a record high in 2024, reflecting the continued rise of contactless transactions amid widespread...