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Samsung Buyback Highlights Korea’s 45% Preferred Stock Discount
Samsung Electronics Co.'s anticipated equity buyback is raising investor expectations that the Korean giant will buy up non-voting preferred shares, narrowing a steep discount and setting an example f
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South Korea to combine 5 utilities by October 2027 to meet rising AI, chip power demand
Seoul plans to integrate five public power companies by October 2027, aiming to accelerate investments that will address the increasing energy demands from the country's growing artificial intelligenc
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South Korean Presidential Office: Considering various options for "contributing" in the Strait of Hormuz
South Korea's presidential office stated on Friday that it is considering various options to "contribute" to the Strait of Hormuz, aiming to ensure free navigation in the strategic waterway. This foll
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South Korean Retail Investors Shift Leveraged ETF Demand to US Markets After Domestic Curbs
After South Korean regulators tightened trading rules on single-stock leveraged ETFs at home, retail investors' demand for leveraged bets has largely flowed into US-listed products. This has led Korea
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South Korea's AI boom is reshaping society: chip industry professionals are becoming the new preferred partners, related reality shows are gaining popularity, and university major choices are shifting.
In South Korea, the AI boom is reshaping people's preferences in dating, entertainment content, and academic choices. Dating agencies report that traditionally sought-after professions like doctors an
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South Korea's current account surplus reached $42 billion in July, driven by strong exports amid the global AI boom, marking the highest for any July and the second-largest monthly figure.
South Korea's current account surplus reached $42 billion in July, driven by strong exports amid the global AI boom, marking the highest for any July and the second-largest monthly figure.
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AmCham calls for predictable policy implementation in South Korea's healthcare reforms to attract investment
The American Chamber of Commerce in Korea (AmCham) convened its 17th Healthcare Innovation Seminar on Thursday, where government and industry leaders emphasized that regulatory consistency is crucial
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Korea Eximbank explores financing for Korean companies expanding into India's shipbuilding, steel, and critical minerals sectors
Korea Eximbank explores financing for Korean companies expanding into India's shipbuilding, steel, and critical minerals sectors
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South Korea's foreign reserves rose by a record $14.33 billion in August to $442.28 billion, marking the largest monthly gain since 1971.
South Korea's foreign reserves rose by a record $14.33 billion in August to $442.28 billion, marking the largest monthly gain since 1971.
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China threatens boycott of South Korean art exhibition over Taiwan pavilion
China has reportedly threatened to boycott a leading South Korean art exhibition, the Gwangju Biennale, due to the inclusion of a Taiwan pavilion. In response, Gwangju city has apologized, while local
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South Korea's August Consumer Price Index (CPI) rose 3.1% year-on-year, driven by increases in fuel and mobile subscription fees.
South Korea's August Consumer Price Index (CPI) rose 3.1% year-on-year, driven by increases in fuel and mobile subscription fees.
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Hyundai Monthly Sales Tumble to Four-Year Low After Labor Strikes Idled Production in South Korea
Hyundai Monthly Sales Tumble to Four-Year Low After Labor Strikes Idled Production in South Korea
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South Korea's Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries has proposed a record-high budget of 82.6 trillion Korean Won (approximately $59 billion) for 2027.
South Korea's Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries (MOF) has proposed a record budget of 82.6 trillion won (approximately $59 billion) for 2027, a 10.8% increase from this year. The ministry stated at a p
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South Korea plans record 820.9 trillion won ($599.5 billion) budget for 2027, up 12.8%, driven by chip tax windfall for AI, strategic industries and social programs
South Korea's government spending for 2027 is set to be the fastest increase on record. Under its medium-term fiscal plan, annual spending is projected to surpass 1,000 trillion won for the first time
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South Korea's exports in August surged by 68.7% year-on-year to $98.25 billion, with semiconductor exports skyrocketing by 209% to a record high of $46.65 billion, resulting in a trade surplus of $34.75 billion.
South Korea's August exports surpassed market expectations with a 62.0% increase, extending the strong growth seen in July. Semiconductor exports exceeded the $40 billion mark for the third consecutiv
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South Korea Plans Up to 222.8 Trillion Won in 2027 Bond Issuance
South Korea plans to issue up to 222.8 trillion won ($162.7 billion) of bonds in 2027. This total is near this year’s record, as President Lee Jae Myung pushes his expansionary fiscal agenda.
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South Korea has decided to impose anti-dumping duties ranging from 8.32% to 19.17% on butyl acrylate from China, effective September 28.
South Korea's Ministry of Finance announced on Tuesday a decision to impose anti-dumping duties ranging from 8.32% to 19.17% on butyl acrylate imported from China. The tariffs will take effect on Sept
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South Korea Rejects U.S. Congressional Allegations of Discrimination Against Coupang, Amidst Strained U.S.-Korea Relations and Pressure from Potential U.S. Tariffs
Sources indicate that the South Korean government has rejected accusations from the U.S. Congress regarding discrimination against American e-commerce giant Coupang, leading to strained relations betw
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Korea’s AI Chief Vows Execution-Focused Strategy, Identifies Three Pillars
Ha Jung-woo, standing vice chair of the Presidential Council on National Artificial Intelligence Strategy, pledged Monday to put execution at the center of Korea’s bid to become one of the world’s top
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South Korean and U.S. energy officials discussed strengthening energy cooperation in Seoul on Monday to ensure stable supply chains and power supply.
South Korean and U.S. energy officials discussed strengthening energy cooperation in Seoul on Monday to ensure stable supply chains and power supply.
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South Korea's Industrial Output Flat in July, Retail Sales Declined, While Facility Investment Advanced
South Korea's Industrial Output Flat in July, Retail Sales Declined, While Facility Investment Advanced
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South Korean President Lee Jae Myung Nominates Lee Hyoung il as New Finance Minister and Kang ShinChul as Defense Minister
South Korean President Lee Jae Myung announced a Cabinet reshuffle, nominating new faces for positions including finance and defense ministries. Lee Hyoung il, currently the first vice finance ministe
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South Korean Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister Koo Yun-cheol abruptly cancels G20 trip, fueling cabinet reshuffle speculation
South Korean Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister Koo Yun-cheol abruptly cancels G20 trip, fueling cabinet reshuffle speculation
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South Korean retail investors' deposits have once again fallen below 100 trillion Korean Won ($72.4 billion), while margin debt has rebounded above 33 trillion Korean Won.
According to data from the Korea Financial Investment Association, South Korean retail investors' deposits amounted to 98.92 trillion Korean Won as of Wednesday, a decrease of 3.62 trillion Korean Won
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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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