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A survey revealed that 231 large firms in South Korea allocated 3.5 percent of their pre-tax profits for social donations last year. (Photo by Oskar Alexanderson / Flickr)

Nov 11, 2015 PM EST - Diana Tomale

231 Large Companies In South Korea Adhere To Their Corporate Social Responsibilty Despite Decrease In Revenue And Profits

A survey conducted by the Federation of Korean Industries revealed that 231 large firms in South Korea allocated 3.5 percent of their pre-tax profits for social donations last year despite the decrease in revenue and profits in the past two years.

SK Telecom aims to commercialize 5G network in South Korea. (Photo by Atsushi Tomura/Getty Images)

Nov 11, 2015 PM EST - Czarelli Tuason

South Korean Mobile Carrier SK Telecom Opens 5G Playground

SK Telecom opened on Thursday their 5G Playground innovation center in Bundang, Gyeonggi Province.

South Korea's Konkuk University campus

Nov 11, 2015 PM EST - Czarelli Tuason

Mysterious Pneumonia Attacks 31 Students At Konkuk University In Seoul

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in Korea is still trying to find out the cause for the mysterious virus that caused a pneumonia outbreak at Konkuk University in Seoul that has already infected 31 graduate students.

Choi Si Won | By: Han Myung Gu | Getty Images

Nov 11, 2015 PM EST - Czarelli Tuason

Super Junior Member Choi Si Won Chosen By UNICEF As Special Representative

Choi Si Won has been actively involved in various UNICEF campaigns that the organization has finally appointed the artist to become a special representative for their cause.

Man smoking in Myeongdong shopping area in Seoul | By: Ed Jones | Getty Images

Nov 11, 2015 PM EST - Czarelli Tuason

South Korean Health Ministry To Air More ‘Explicit’ Anti-Smoking TV Commercial

In an effort to relay a more powerful message on the harmful effects of smoking, the South Korean Health Ministry will be broadcasting a more "explicit" TV commercial next week showing more disturbing images and messages.

Assorted cheese | By: Sheri L. Giblin | Getty Images

Nov 11, 2015 PM EST - Czarelli Tuason

South Korean Annual Imports For Cheese Increases To Almost 500 Million USD

As South Koreans develop their taste for westernized food, demand for cheese results to an annual import cost of nearly $500 million.

South Korea Coach Uli Stielike |  By: Chung Sung Jun | Getty Images

Nov 11, 2015 AM EST - Czarelli Tuason

South Korea To Go Against Myanmar On Thursday For The Asian Qualification For The 2018 FIFA World Cup

In the second round of the Asian qualification for the 2018 FIFA World Cup, South Korea will be facing Myanmar on Thursday for their fifth Group G match.

Black Yak logo | http://global.blackyak.co.kr/about_us/blackYak.asp

Nov 10, 2015 PM EST - Czarelli Tuason

South Korean Brand Black Yak Releases A Winter Jacket Smart Wear

Black Yak, a South Korean brand that manufactures mountain clothing, has unveiled their YAK ON H winter jacket smart wear that regulates the humidity and temperature of the wearer.

Solar energy park along the coast of South Korea | By: EschCollection | Getty Images

Nov 10, 2015 PM EST - Czarelli Tuason

U.N. Grants Green Climate Fund To South Korea’s Off-Grid Energy Model

The Green Climate Fund of the United Nations will be investing $6.24 million on South Korea's energy model for electricity supply in the northwestern Amazon Basin region.

 Shipping containers at South Korea's BNCT Co. container terminal at Busan New Port | By: Bloomberg | Getty Images

Nov 10, 2015 PM EST - Czarelli Tuason

South Korea’s Export Price Index Drops By 3.5 Percent

As the local currency of South Korea becomes stronger against the U.S. dollar, the export price index of the nation hits its largest decline in October since January at 82.12.

Business men shaking hands | By: Tim Robberts

Nov 10, 2015 PM EST - Czarelli Tuason

World Bank Ranks Korea Fourth Among Best Countries To Do Business

Local entrepreneurs puzzled by World Bank's "Doing Business" report that put South Korea fourth in rank of the best countries to do business.

Pope Francis visits South Korea on August 2014 | By: Handout | Getty Images

Nov 10, 2015 PM EST - Czarelli Tuason

South Koreans Show A Decreasing Trust In Religion

A survey conducted by the Jogye Order Institute for the Study of Buddhism and Society found that the level of trust in religion among South Koreans is dropping significantly.

Hand typing on computer | By: Rafe Swan | Getty Images

Nov 10, 2015 PM EST - Czarelli Tuason

Duuzer Malware Attacks South Korea’s Manufacturing Industry

A virus known as the "Duuzer" is attacking the South Korean manufacturing industry that allows hackers to access vital information in computers, as well as deleting processes and files.

China Monile | By: Bloomberg | Getty Images

Nov 10, 2015 PM EST - Czarelli Tuason

China Mobile Invests 283 Million Dollars In A Consortium That Bids To Be South Korea's Fourth Telco Company

China Mobile has allegedly initially invested 320 billion won in KT Net consortium that's bidding for the fourth telco company in South Korea.

LA-based South Korean author Steph Cha is the only writer of Korean-American feminist noir.

Nov 10, 2015 PM EST - Diana Tomale

South Korean Author Steph Cha Is The Only Writer Of Korean-American Feminist Noir; L.A.-Based Author Recently Released Third Installment Of Her Juniper Song Series

South Korean author Steph Cha released the third installment of her Juniper Song series this year. The LA-based author is considered the only writer of Korean-American feminist noir.

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