The delinquency rate on loans extended by local banks rose for a second consecutive month in August, due largely to a sharp increase in the rate for corporate loans, data showed Friday.

The delinquency rate on banks’ won-denominated loans came to 0….

South Korea’s spy agency on Friday confirmed that North Korea has decided to send around 10,000 troops to support Russia in its war against Ukraine and has already begun deployment.

The National Intelligence Service’s (NIS) confirmation came after S…