WASHINGTON, Dec. 1 (Korea Bizwire) — The South Korean Embassy in the United States has hired a public strategy company previously associated with President-elect Donald Trump’s chief of staff nominee, a move seen as aiming to enhance communication with Trump’s team. According to the U.S. Department of Justice on Sunday, Mercury Public Affairs reported its [...]
SEOUL, Aug. 22 (Korea Bizwire) – The former head of Lone Star Korea Steven Lee has been arrested in Italy after twelve years on the run. The 48-year old American citizen was apprehended by police earlier this month, according to the Ministry of Justice. His wanted status stems from questions over his role at the [...]
SEOUL, Jul. 25 (Korea Bizwire) — S. Korea’s big name exporters have stepped up their lobbying activities in the United States after the Donald Trump administration took office, data showed Tuesday, apparently to smooth out potential trade issues. U.S. Senate Lobbying Disclosure Database showed that tech giant Samsung Electronics spent US$1.47 million on lobbying activities [...]