Korea Joongang Daily
Korea JoongAng Daily

Eximbank, officials from 11 embassies strategize on critical mineral supply chains

Officials from 11 embassies gathered at the Export-Import Bank of Korea (Eximbank) on Monday for the Critical Minerals Roundtable to strategize on ways to secure the supply chains of critical minerals amid the ongoing crisis in the Middle East.

2026-04-28

K-pop album exports surpass $100 million for first time in Q1

Korea's exports of K-pop albums hit a record high of $120 million in the first quarter of this year, customs data showed on Tuesday.

2026-04-28

Korean companies sign MOUs valued at $27 million during major K-food export fair in Seoul

Korean companies have signed memorandums of understanding (MOUs) worth a combined $27 million with foreign buyers for exports of foodstuffs and agricultural goods at the country's biggest K-food export promotion fair last week.

2026-04-24

Korea's exports jump 49.4% in first 20 days of April on robust chip demand

Korea's exports surged 49.4 percent from a year earlier in the first 20 days of this month, driven by strong demand for semiconductors, data showed Tuesday.

2026-04-21

Exports of K-beauty products reach an all-time high in Q1: Data

Korea's cosmetics exports reached a record high in the first quarter of this year, firmly establishing itself as a key export driver, the Ministry of Finance and Economy announced on Monday.

2026-04-20

Auto exports rise in March driven by hybrid car demand

Korea's auto exports rose from a year earlier in March, driven by robust demand for hybrid vehicles, government data showed Wednesday.

2026-04-15

Container shipping costs to major economies see on-month rise in March: Data

Container shipping costs from Korea to major economies, including the United States and the Middle East, rose in March from the previous month, the customs agency said on Wednesday.

2026-04-15

Huons BioPharma picks new CEO

Huons BioPharma, a subsidiary of Huons Global, selected Lee Jeong-hee as its new CEO, the company said on Tuesday.

2026-04-14

Korea's exports surge 36.7 percent on year in first 10 days of April

Korea's exports jumped 36.7 percent from a year earlier in the first 10 days of April, driven by strong overseas demand for semiconductors, data showed Monday.

2026-04-13

Gov't designates 145 companies to lead K-food exports

The government has selected 145 prominent and emerging companies to spearhead food exports, the Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs said, as global demand for Korean cuisine is rapidly growing with the popularity of Korean culture.

2026-04-09