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Emerging-Market 'Fear Gauge' Drops at Fastest Pace in Over Six Years as Investor Caution and Tighter Curbs Cool Korean Tech Demand
Volatility in emerging-market stocks is dropping at the fastest pace in more than six years as growing investor caution and tighter government curbs cool demand for the biggest Korean tech companies.
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South Korea's financial watchdogs oppose government's decentralization plan, warning of slower crisis response and talent drain
Unions representing financial regulators and policy bodies warn that moving institutions out of the capital region could slow crisis response, weaken oversight, and drive skilled employees out. The go
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South Korea hopes Arctic sea route will reduce reliance on chokepoints like Hormuz and revive Busan
South Korea hopes Arctic sea route will reduce reliance on chokepoints like Hormuz and revive Busan
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Trump orders substantial cuts to U.S.-South Korea joint military drills, citing high costs and inappropriate signal to North Korea
President Donald Trump stated he instructed Pete Hegseth to significantly reduce the exercises, also noting North Korea has been respectful during his presidency.
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US House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Brian Mast criticizes South Korea over regulatory action against US-listed Coupang and stalled investment pledges
US House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Brian Mast criticizes South Korea over regulatory action against US-listed Coupang and stalled investment pledges
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South Korea said the United States has called off a joint marine drill scheduled for next month due to limited forces caused by the U.S. war with Iran.
U.S. Marine Corps officials formally notified South Korea in June that its ability to deploy forces during this year’s “Ssangyong” exercise would be limited due to the situation in the Middle East, So
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South Korea's New Trade Minister Vows All-Out Efforts to Manage Trade Risks with Washington Amid Global Transition
Trade Minister Park Jung-sung stated that tariffs, subsidies, industrial policies, supply chain alliances, and export controls are emerging as key tools for shaping the global trade order.
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South Korea to launch 'Future Fund' with AI boom's 'windfall revenue'
South Korea's budget ministry announced Friday that it will launch the "Future Fund" to promote long-term economic growth. The fund will be financed by what the government calls "windfall revenue" fro
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South Korea's producer prices in July fell 0.4% for the first time in 11 months, due to lower oil prices.
South Korea's central bank data shows that the Producer Price Index in July fell by 0.4% month-on-month, the first monthly decline since August 2025. This was mainly driven by falling global crude oil
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South Korean Deputy PM Koo Yun-cheol Pitches Manufacturing and AI Edge to US Investors, Pledging Financial Market Reforms
Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister Koo Yun-cheol outlined Korea's growth strategy to US business leaders in Seoul on Wednesday, highlighting opportunities for deeper investment and artificial
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South Korea's Industry Ministry Denies Semiconductors Are First Project for US Investment Commitments
The ministry on Tuesday denied a local newspaper report that Seoul had initially considered semiconductors as the first strategic investment project in the US under its investment commitments.
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South Korea's Industry Minister Kim Jung-kwan departed for Washington amid growing U.S. tariff pressure and calls to accelerate investment commitments.
South Korea's Industry Minister Kim Jung-kwan departed for Washington amid growing U.S. tariff pressure and calls to accelerate investment commitments.
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South Korea's economy expanded 3.8% on-year in H1, accelerating from 1.8% in H2 last year, with resilient fundamentals despite stock market turmoil
South Korea's economy expanded 3.8% on-year in H1, accelerating from 1.8% in H2 last year, with resilient fundamentals despite stock market turmoil. The stock market volatility has shaken investor con
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South Korea's Exports Jumped 45.3% to $21.3 Billion in Early August on Chip Demand, Marking Highest Ever for Period
South Korea's exports rose 45.3% year-on-year to $21.3 billion in the first 10 days of August, driven by strong global demand for memory chips. This marked the highest amount ever recorded for the per
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South Korea, US to hold annual Ulchi Freedom Shield military exercises later this month
The large-scale drills are aimed at bolstering defenses against regional threats and working toward the eventual transfer of wartime operational command (OPCON) authority to Seoul. The exercises come
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South Korea and Taiwan surpassed Japan in total exports for the first time in H1 2026, driven by surging AI-related semiconductor demand, according to Nikkei analysis.
South Korea and Taiwan each surpassed Japan in total exports for the first time during the first half of 2026, benefiting from surging demand for semiconductors, particularly from companies like South
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Analysts see 'explosive' gold price potential, citing China's 20-month hoarding streak and South Korea's plan to buy gold for first time in 13 years
This outlook is supported by Beijing's efforts to better connect the Shanghai Gold Exchange to Hong Kong, bolstering the city's ambitions as a trading hub.
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South Korea’s Leveraged ETF Trading Tied to Chip Giants Plummets Under New Curbs
South Korea’s Leveraged ETF Trading Tied to Chip Giants Plummets Under New Curbs
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South Korean stablecoin outflows top $367M in June: Report
A recent report indicates that stablecoin outflows from South Korean exchanges exceeded $367 million in June. This marks the 18th consecutive month of such outflows, occurring as regulators in the cou
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South Korean President Lee Jae Myung Under Fire Over Wild Market Swings and High-Risk Investment Products
South Korean President Lee Jae Myung is facing criticism as the government's strategy to attract capital and bolster the won through high-risk investment products backfires. Authorities had introduced
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South Korea Confirms 22% Crypto Tax Starting in 2027; Trading Volume Has Plummeted 54.6% in the First Half of the Year
South Korean Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance Koo Yun-cheol confirmed on July 29 that South Korea will levy a 22% tax on cryptocurrency gains starting in 2027, as planned. The tax rate ap
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South Korea to import over 6 million barrels of UAE crude in emergency bid to curb fuel price surge
South Korea will import more than 6 million barrels of crude oil from the United Arab Emirates as part of an emergency effort to stabilize domestic fuel prices.
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Iran Names South Korea-Built UAE Nuclear Plant as Potential Target
Iran has included the Barakah nuclear power plant in Abu Dhabi, which is South Korea’s first overseas nuclear project, in a list of potential targets.
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South Korea's Deputy Prime Minister Confirms Plans to Tax Cryptocurrency Gains Starting January 1, 2027
South Korean Deputy Prime Minister Koo Yun-cheol confirmed to lawmakers that South Korea plans to tax cryptocurrency gains starting January 1, 2027. Under the plan, the portion of annual cryptocurrenc
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South Korean lawmakers appear set to postpone cryptocurrency tax laws for a fourth time.
South Korean lawmakers appear set to postpone cryptocurrency tax laws for a fourth time.
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South Korea Considers Deploying Maritime Patrol Aircraft to Strait of Hormuz; President Lee Jae-myung Rules Out Combat Deployment
South Korea's National Security Advisor, Wi Sung-lac, stated that Seoul is still considering various options for deployment to the Strait of Hormuz, including sending maritime patrol aircraft. He reve
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Germany and South Korea eye strategic industrial partnership in defense
Germany and South Korea are exploring a new chapter in defense cooperation, moving towards a strategic industrial partnership. This initiative comes as Europe faces its most serious security crisis si
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Coinbase, Bithumb, and multiple South Korean financial institutions experienced data breaches; South Korean Presidential Office held an emergency meeting.
User data from crypto exchanges Coinbase and Bithumb has been leaked. Coinbase stated that its third-party analytics vendor, Amplitude, experienced a security incident, resulting in the exposure of a
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South Korean Financial Sector Hit by Cyberattack Again, Multiple Institutions Affected
South Korean financial institutions have been hit by a new wave of cyberattacks, highlighting the growing risk of AI-driven hacking in Asia. The latest incidents affected Daishin Securities, Mirae Ass
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South Korean Finance Minister Lee Hyoung-il hopes Bloomberg will review the country's emerging market status in its bond index, citing improved market access for foreign investors.
South Korean Finance Minister Lee Hyoung-il hopes Bloomberg will review the country's emerging market status in its bond index, citing improved market access for foreign investors.
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South Korea's ruling party and government have failed for the fourth time to agree on postponing the cryptocurrency tax, which is still set to take effect on January 1 next year.
South Korea's ruling party and government have failed for the fourth time to agree on postponing the cryptocurrency tax, which is still set to take effect on January 1 next year.
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the Nuclear Safety and Security Commission, on Tuesday approved an additional 10-year operational life for Kori units 3 and 4
South Korea's nuclear watchdog, the Nuclear Safety and Security Commission, on Tuesday approved an additional 10-year operational life for Kori units 3 and 4, two nuclear reactors located on the count
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South Korea's planned January crypto tax faces fresh delay requests
South Korea's planned January crypto tax faces fresh delay requests. The country is scheduled to begin taxing cryptocurrency income in January, but exchanges, investors, and lawmakers are once again r
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South Korea's Q3 GDP grew 1% QoQ, driven by strong exports and investment
South Korea's Q3 GDP grew 1% QoQ, driven by strong exports and investment. Data released by the Bank of Korea on Tuesday showed that the South Korean economy expanded by 1% quarter-on-quarter in the t
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South Korea is considering imposing an education tax on cryptocurrency exchanges.
South Korea is considering imposing an education tax on cryptocurrency exchanges.
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South Korea's presidential office is considering a fourth delay to the 22% cryptocurrency gains tax
South Korea's presidential office is considering a fourth delay to the 22% cryptocurrency gains tax, originally set to take effect on January 1, 2027, potentially pushing it back to 2029. The tax plan
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South Korea's current account surplus reached $116.63 billion in the second quarter
South Korea's current account surplus reached $116.63 billion in the second quarter, driven by strong chip exports, ranking second among major global economies and exceeding the combined surpluses of
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South Korea's crypto bill is reportedly nearing completion, aiming to establish a digital asset framework that includes an exchange licensing system and stablecoin issuance rules, while the debate over crypto taxation intensifies.
South Korea's crypto bill is reportedly nearing completion, aiming to establish a digital asset framework that includes an exchange licensing system and stablecoin issuance rules, while the debate ove
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South Korea's Arctic Shipping Trial Shows Shorter Europe Route Potential, Challenges
South Korea’s first government-led Arctic shipping trial has shown the potential to cut the distance to Europe by about 35 percent and the transit time by roughly 10 days compared with the Suez Canal
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German-Korean Chamber of Commerce and Industry President: German companies are viewing South Korea as a strategic manufacturing and innovation hub
Marie Antonia von Schonburg, President and CEO of the German-Korean Chamber of Commerce and Industry, stated that German companies are leveraging the industrial strengths of both countries to use Sout
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South Korea's government won a tax refund lawsuit against hedge fund Lone Star Funds, involving $127 million.
The South Korean government and Seoul have won a tax refund lawsuit against U.S. private equity firm Lone Star Funds, involving 168.2 billion Korean Won (approximately $127 million). The Seoul High Co
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South Korean Finance Minister: South Korea will support the establishment of a global "AI-based society" to ensure no country is left behind in the AI transformation.
South Korean Finance Minister: South Korea will support the establishment of a global "AI-based society" to ensure no country is left behind in the AI transformation.
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The number of foreign nationals participating in South Korea's defined contribution (DC) retirement pension plans surged by 67.5% in three and a half years, reaching 46,872.
The number of foreign nationals participating in South Korea's defined contribution (DC) retirement pension plans surged by 67.5% in three and a half years, reaching 46,872.
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South Korea Finance Officials to Meet Major Crypto Exchanges on Tuesday Amid Calls for Two-Year Crypto Tax Delay
South Korea Finance Officials to Meet Major Crypto Exchanges on Tuesday Amid Calls for Two-Year Crypto Tax Delay
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South Korea is intensifying its scrutiny of foreign banks, with informal guidance already leading to the postponement of at least one overseas bond issuance, and is considering implementing restrictive measures.
South Korea is intensifying its scrutiny of foreign banks, with informal guidance already leading to the postponement of at least one overseas bond issuance, and is considering implementing restrictiv
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Trump announces $130 billion Alaska LNG deals with South Korea and Taiwan
Former President Trump announced that South Korea will invest $50 billion in the Alaska LNG project. Taiwan has committed to $70–80 billion in LNG purchases over 20 years and will also invest $4.4 bil
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IMF projects South Korea's GDP per capita to exceed $40,000 this year for the first time, reaching $43,512
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) projects South Korea's gross domestic product (GDP) per capita to exceed $40,000 for the first time this year, reaching $43,512. This is a 19.5% increase from an
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South Korea to Establish Chip Policy Office to Accelerate 800 Trillion Won Investment and Strengthen Industry Competitiveness
The South Korean government will establish a dedicated semiconductor policy office next week to accelerate 800 trillion won in chip investments and enhance the country's industrial competitiveness in
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The 10-year U.S. Treasury yield is down approximately 8 basis points from its previous close, currently at 4.96%.
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