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Weather tracker: Flooding and landslides hit large parts of Asia

Torrential rain has battered Vietnam, southern China and South Korea, leading to multiple deaths

The Guardian - UK · Jul 20

Samsung, SK Hynix Tumble in Seoul as China AI Breakthrough Weighs on AI Infrastructure Stocks

Seoul-listed shares of Samsung Electronics Co. and SK Hynix Inc. (NASDAQ:SKHY) fell sharply on Monday, extending last week’s sell-off and dragging South Korea’s benchmark KOSPI index lower, as investors continued to assess the implications of China’s latest AI advances.

Benzinga · Jul 20

Global Market: Citi downgrades South Korea to neutral as AI chip volatility mounts

Citigroup has downgraded South Korea to neutral after a year-long overweight stance, citing heightened volatility in AI-linked chip stocks and stretched valuations. While remaining positive on the long-term AI theme, the brokerage retained an overweight rating on Taiwan and upgraded China, signalling a shift in emerging market positioning.

The Economic Times · Jul 20

Global Market Today: Asian shares hesitant as oil climbs, earnings loom

Asian markets showed hesitation as oil prices climbed due to escalating Gulf conflict. This surge revived inflation worries, influencing Federal Reserve rate hike expectations. Major tech earnings this week will test investor confidence in artificial intelligence stocks. South Korea's market experienced significant losses after retail investors were squeezed out. The…

The Economic Times · Jul 20

Why the AI Chip Boom Just Forced South Korea to Raise Interest Rates

Bank of Korea hikes interest rates to 2.75% as massive AI semiconductor exports push inflation past 3%. See how the move will impact mortgage rates.

International Business Times · Jul 18

Faced with inadequate US healthcare, Black women fly to South Korea: ‘It could save your life’

Black women who feel minimized or dismissed in the US are traveling thousands of miles for South Korea’s patient-first approach

The Guardian - US · Jul 18

Celtic set for crucial meeting over Yang's Asian Games participation

South Korean football chiefs will meet with Celtic next week to decide on Yang Hyun-jun's timescale preparations for the Asian Games.

The National (Scotland) · Jul 18

AI Stock Losses Prompt Crackdown On Leveraged ETFs In South Korea

South Korean regulators freeze new single-stock leveraged tech ETFs and triple retail margin requirements after extreme "Roller KOSPI" volatility driven by retail AI bets decouples from Samsung and SK Hynix's stable earnings.

International Business Times · Jul 17

Why South Korea Just Banned New Leveraged ETFs for Samsung and SK Hynix

South Korea halts new leveraged ETFs for Samsung and SK Hynix to tame market volatility. See how new investor rules will impact tech trading.

International Business Times · Jul 17

New approach for survivors of sexual violence

In this edition: how Belgium is leading the way in treating survivors of sexual violence by offering a one-stop centre which provides them with access to medical, psychological and police support. Also, as South Korea is wrestling with a fertility crisis a group of monks at a local monastery are…

France 24 · Jul 17