The Chosun Ilbo (English Edition): Daily News from Korea

Over 100,000 Foreigners Study in Korea: The number of foreigners studying in Korea has surpassed 100,000 for the first time. The Education Ministry on Tuesday said there are 104,262 foreign students at universities and colleges here, up 14.2 percent from last year. >> Full Text

Exports Inch Up in August: Korea's exports rose 2.6 percent in August compared to the same period of last year, ending a 19-month decline, but the increase was mostly due to two more work days this August than in 2015. According to the Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy, Korea's exports totaled US$40.1 billion last month. >> Full Text

Hyundai-Kia's Sales Plummet in August: Car sales plummeted for the second month in August after temporary tax incentives came to an end in June. The combined sales of all five Korean carmakers fell 10.6 percent compared to the same period of 2015 to 107,677 vehicles. >> Full Text