AI-driven chip boom fuels 47% surge in entry-level semiconductor hiring in South KoreaJobKorea said Monday that entry-level hiring in South Korea's semiconductor industry surged in the first half of the year, reflecting robus...
Global Market: Citi downgrades South Korea to neutral as AI chip volatility mountsCitigroup has downgraded South Korea to neutral after a year-long overweight stance, citing heightened volatility in AI-linked chip stocks ...
How a dispute over ecommerce firm Coupang is testing US-South Korea tiesSouth Korea's decision to fine e-commerce firm Coupang over a data leak has drawn criticism from Washington and raised questions about the ...
South Korea to expand use of won-denominated bonds for foreign investorsSouth Korea has announced plans to enhance global acceptance of its currency by allowing foreign financial institutions to borrow won. Addi...
How a dispute over ecommerce firm Coupang is testing US-South Korea tiesSouth Korea's fine on ecommerce firm Coupang has drawn significant US criticism. This dispute raises concerns about Seoul's openness to Ame...
Global Market: South Korea's AI-driven stock frenzy fuels volatility, challenges market fundamentalsThe sharp swings have unsettled investors and regulators alike, with market movements increasingly driven by leveraged investment products ...
South Korea-US team unveils robotic technology that dresses the wearerThe technology developed by researchers at South Korea's KAIST and Stanford University uses soft and flexible "vines" powered by air pressu...
Explained: 3 reasons why South Korea's Kospi crashed 6% todaySouth Korea's Kospi index experienced a significant decline of over six percent on Thursday. This downturn followed the Bank of Korea's fir...
Global Market: South Korea to unveil new measures for single-stock leveraged ETFs amid volatility concernsSouth Korea's Financial Services Commission (FSC) is set to introduce new measures for single-stock leveraged ETFs as it steps up efforts t...
BOK hikes rates for first time in 3-1/2 years, signals moreSouth Korea's central bank has increased its benchmark interest rate for the first time in three years. This move aims to stabilize the cur...
Global Market: AI boom turns turbulent as South Korea stocks slide into bear marketSouth Korea's KOSPI has entered bear market territory after falling about 25% from its late-June record high, following a spectacular AI-dr...
Global Market: South Korea targets AI-led growth, raises 2026 GDP forecast to five-year high; chip stocks in focusSouth Korea has raised its 2026 GDP growth forecast to 3%, the fastest pace in five years, backed by an AI and semiconductor-led investment...
South Korea's Kospi crashes 5% again, plunges 31% in one month. Is the AI frenzy over?South Korea's Kospi plunged 5% on Tuesday, extending its two-day decline to nearly 14% and taking the index into bear market territory. The...
South Korea launches digital nomad visa with easier rules, longer staySouth Korea has launched its F-1-D digital nomad visa, effective June 30, allowing remote workers to reside in the country for up to three ...
South Korea issues first emergency heatwave warning under new rating systemSouth Korea issued its first-ever emergency heatwave alert on Sunday under a new warning system introduced this year, advising people to ha...
South Korea's supreme court upholds lower court ruling in ex-president Yoon's obstruction caseSouth Korea's supreme court upholds lower court ruling in ex-president Yoon's obstruction case.
Global Market: South Korea steps up market monitoring as chip-driven volatility rattles stocksSouth Korean economic officials will closely monitor factors causing market volatility. Sharp swings in chip shares have unsettled investor...