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South Korean shares fall more than 4% on profit-taking

South Korean stocks experienced a sharp decline of over 4% on Tuesday, with the KOSPI index plummeting as investors cashed in on recent gains in chipmaker shares. Major players like Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix saw significant drops. This profit-taking, particularly by foreign investors, led to a trading curb being…

The Economic Times

3 AI stocks outweigh all of India: Why this concentration is sounding EM alarm bells

Two Asian markets are heavily reliant on AI chipmakers, with TSMC, Samsung, and SK Hynix dominating emerging market indices. This concentration poses significant risk. In contrast, India's market offers diversification across sectors like BFSI, consumption, and infrastructure, presenting a potentially more resilient investment opportunity. Experts highlight India's growing AI infrastructure…

The Economic Times

CPHI/ Hi Korea 2026 Opens Pre-Registration: Korea's Hub for Pharma, Biopharma, and Health Innovation

SEOUL, South Korea, June 23, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Informa Markets Korea has officially opened pre-registration for CPHI/ Hi Korea 2026, taking place at COEX, Seoul, from August 25 to 27. Pre-registered visitors enjoy complimentary entries. This year marks the largest edition to date, expanding across COEX Halls C, E and…

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AI drug discovery firm Insilico Medicine signs deal with Korea’s SK Biopharmaceuticals worth $2.5 billion

“We want to be the SpaceX of the pharmaceutical industry,” Alex Zhavoronkov, co-CEO of Insilico Medicine, tells Fortune.

Fortune

What Is SK Hynix? The Little-Known Tech Giant That Just Knocked Samsung Off Its Throne

SK Hynix has overtaken Samsung to become South Korea's most valuable company, driven by its dominance in AI memory chips, marking a huge shift in the semiconductor industry.

International Business Times UK

South Korean chipmakers are being paid such massive bonuses it’s becoming an inflation problem for the central bank

The Bank of Korea is worried that a wage-price spiral is increasing consumer demand and pushing up prices.

Fortune

World shares are mixed and US futures fall as Iran talks make progress

World shares are mixed Monday, with Japan and South Korea trading higher and setting new records

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Former South Korean justice minister gets 25-year prison term for role in martial law imposition

A former South Korean justice minister has been sentenced to 25 years in prison

The Independent UK

SK Hynix overtakes Samsung to become South Korea's most valuable company

SK Hynix has surged past Samsung Electronics to become South Korea's most valuable company, driven by its dominance in high-bandwidth memory (HBM) chips crucial for AI systems. This remarkable turnaround, from near collapse two decades ago to a market leader, highlights the transformative impact of the AI boom on the…

The Economic Times

Asian shares are mixed and US futures fall as Iran talks make progress

Asian stocks are mixed Monday, with Japan and South Korea trading higher

The Independent UK

South Africa vs South Korea World Cup 2026 Predictions and Picks

South Africa must win at Estadio BBVA to stay alive, while South Korea sit pretty at -155. Our pick backs the Koreans to see it out.

Sports Lens

Czech Republic vs Mexico World Cup 2026 Predictions and Picks

Czech Republic need a win at Estadio Azteca but Mexico have kept back-to-back clean sheets. Our pick: Mexico to win and under 2.5 goals.

Sports Lens

Giant Czech flag swallows World Cup staff member after national anthems

One unfortunate member of the crew working the Czech Republic vs South Korea game found themselves pointed and laughed at, Nelson Muntz style

FourFourTwo

Judo: Home nation strikes gold in Ulaanbaatar

The hosts celebrated gold on day two as Ankhzaya Lavjargal thrilled the Mongolian crowd with victory in the -73kg category. World champions Haruka Kaju and Shiho Tanaka added more gold for Japan, while Korea’s Lee Joonhwan impressed with a spectacular ippon to claim the -81kg title.

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The Economic Times

India, South Korea discuss cooperation in digital governance, citizen-centric service delivery

India and South Korea are exploring enhanced cooperation in digital governance, e-government, and citizen-centric service delivery. Discussions between Union Minister Jitendra Singh and Korean Minister Yun Hojung focused on a Memorandum of Understanding to boost public administration and innovation. Both nations aim to leverage technology, including AI, for improved governance…

The Independent UK

The little-known World Cup rule change that means US have already won their group

Co-hosts Mexico secured top spot in Group A with their win over South Korea and the USA followed suit thanks to a rule change made by Fifa

Bangkok Post

Investors take profits after Asian rallies

RECAP: Asian shares reversed course and fell yesterday as investors ‌took profits after record rallies in Japan and South Korea, while signs of an early snag in US-Iran talks lifted oil prices and the dollar.

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Mexico qualify for knockout stages, Canada take home first ever World Cup points

With their 1-0 win over South Korea, Mexico have become the first country to qualify for the knockout stages of the World Cup. Canada powered six goals past Qatar to take home their first three points in a World Cup for the first time in their history. Switzerland vs Bosnia…

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SK Telecom named as the Korean carrier at the center of Anthropic's Mythos export controls controversy — access was revoked days before White House took Mythos and Fable 5 offline for all foreign nationals

Wired has identified SK Telecom as the South Korean telecom company whose access to Anthropic's Claude Mythos model the White House ordered revoked over alleged ties to China.

Euronews

Celebrations as Mexico becomes first nation to reach World Cup knockout stage

Thousands of jubilant Mexico supporters celebrated across the country on 18 June after their team became the first nation to secure a place in the World Cup knockout stage with a 1-0 victory over South Korea.

The Independent UK

Mexico become first country in World Cup knockout rounds with narrow win over South Korea

Mexico 1-0 South Korea: Luis Romo’s goal ensured the co-hosts will top their group

Euronews

Mexico secures ticket to knockout stages as Canada breeze past Qatar with ruthless 6-0 win

Mexico became the first team to secure a knockout rounds ticket after beating South Korea 1-0 to top Group A with six points on matchday two of the group stages.

The Independent UK

World Cup 2026 results: Mexico advances to knockouts after win over South Korea

South Africa drew 1-1 with the Czech Republic in Group A, with Teboho Mokoena scoring a late penalty to secure the equaliser. Switzerland defeated Bosnia and Herzegovina 4-1 in Group B, with substitute Johan Manzambi scoring twice and captain Granit Xhaka converting a penalty. Canada achieved their first-ever World Cup…

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Mexico advances to World Cup last 32 to set up final scramble for glory

Co-hosts Mexico beat South Korea 1-0 on Thursday night to claim Group A at the 2026 World Cup – and set up a final round of games that could see South Africa, South Korea and the Czech Republic join them in the knockout stages.

Bangkok Post

Mexico edge South Korea to win Group A, secure home last-32 tie

GUADALAJARA, Mexico - Mexico booked ⁠their place in the ⁠World Cup knockout stage as Group A winners and secured home advantage for the Round of 32 after Luis Romo's second-half strike earned the tournament co-hosts a 1-0 win over South Korea on Thursday.

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