The Latest Breaking News from South Korea

Son mocked over military service and a drone shot down – will South Korea get chaotic World Cup back on track?

Hong Myung-bo’s squad has had to deal with all sorts of issues off the pitch but one point against South Africa is enough to progress

The Guardian - UK · Jun 24

Global Markets: MSCI keeps South Korea in emerging-market index, cites market accessibility hurdles

South Korea remains in the emerging-market category as MSCI cites persistent foreign exchange market accessibility issues. Despite ongoing reforms, including plans for round-the-clock trading, the index provider requires more time to assess their impact. While the country's benchmark KOSPI has seen remarkable gains, driven by AI-related semiconductor stocks, its market…

The Economic Times · Jun 24

South Africa vs. South Korea—World Cup: Preview, Predictions and Lineups

Victory for either team in Guadalupe will see them into the round of 32.

Sports Illustrated · Jun 24

‘Black Tuesday’ in South Korea Is a Geopolitical Warning for an Overheated Wall Street

The dramatic 10% collapse of South Korea’s Kospi Index and the resulting slide on Wall Street cannot be understood through overvalued AI charts alone. Here's what's actually going on.

Barchart · Jun 23

India launches anti-dumping probe into electrical steel imports from China, 3 other nations

India has launched an anti-dumping investigation into electrical steel imports from China, Japan, Korea, and Russia. This move, prompted by a complaint from JSW JFE Electrical Steel Nashik, aims to protect domestic manufacturers from alleged cheap imports that are reportedly causing significant harm. The probe will determine if dumping has…

The Economic Times · Jun 23

South Korea's KOSPI Index Falls 10% Amid Signals That Tech Raly Could Be Overheated

South Korea's KOSPI index dropped 10% on Tuesday amid signals that the rally in the tech sector could have become overheated.

International Business Times · Jun 23

SK Hynix briefly tops Samsung as Korea’s most valuable company—and it’s eyeing a U.S. listing as soon as August

SK Hynix’s shares are up by almost 900% over the past 12 months, compared with almost 180% for the broader KOSPI index.

Fortune · Jun 23

SK hynix passes Samsung as South Korea's most valuable company — memory company surpasses valuation milestone on the back of HBM

SK hynix overtook Samsung Electronics on Monday to become South Korea’s most valuable listed company.

Tom’s Hardware · Jun 23

Will Asia return to Iranian oil? Tehran races to secure largest oil importers after US waiver, says report

Iran is actively seeking new buyers for its oil in Asia, including India, Japan, and South Korea, following a temporary US sanctions waiver. This move aims to clear millions of barrels stored at sea and diversify its customer base beyond China. While some refiners are cautiously exploring opportunities, uncertainty surrounding…

The Times of India · Jun 23

In South Korea, a job or partner at Samsung, SK Hynix is the new 'A+' catch

South Korean matchmaking firms say people working at the firms are now ​being ranked alongside doctors, lawyers and people from other traditionally elite professions as hefty bonuses linked to the global AI boom create a new class of affluent employees.

The Economic Times · Jun 23