South Korea’s favourite AI stocks slide again, drag Kospi index down 8%Heavyweights Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix, which together account for more than half of Kospi's market cap, fell around 9% each on Frid...
26 Jun, 2026, 03.42 PM IST
South Korea court gives ex-First Lady Kim Keon Hee seven-year jail term for briberySouth Korea's former First Lady Kim Keon Hee has been sentenced to seven years in prison for accepting bribes, including luxury jewellery, ...
26 Jun, 2026, 02.17 PM IST
Fintech Airwallex secures $320 million in new funding round at $11 billion valuationFintech giant Airwallex has secured a significant $320 million funding round, valuing the company at $11 billion. This substantial investme...
26 Jun, 2026, 01.06 PM IST
Global Market: South Korea to extend won trading to 24 hours in bid to boost global appealSouth Korea will launch 24-hour trading in the won from July 6 to boost global investor access and improve market appeal. The reform is exp...
26 Jun, 2026, 08.48 AM IST
Samsung readies $648 billion bet, report says, as AI boom reshapes South KoreaThe investment, which would include AI data centers, batteries and displays, will be announced at a meeting with President Lee Jae Myung at...
26 Jun, 2026, 08.43 AM IST
The AI boom is wobbling, but the bubble hasn't burstGlobal stock markets are experiencing a cautious rebound following a tech sell-off, fueled by AI spending and hawkish US interest rate sign...
25 Jun, 2026, 07.07 PM IST
EAM Jaishankar calls for closer cooperation with South Korea at Jeju ForumIndia and South Korea must deepen cooperation in shipbuilding, health, infrastructure, and defence, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar ...
25 Jun, 2026, 01.48 PM IST
South Korea's Kospi surges 6% as chip stocks rebound. Here are two major triggersSouth Korea’s KOSPI surged as much as 6% to an intraday high of 8,982, extending gains for a second straight session and recovering sharply...
25 Jun, 2026, 08.54 AM IST
FIFA 2026: South Africa stun South Korea to make World Cup historySouth Africa achieved a historic World Cup knockout stage berth, stunning South Korea 1-0. Despite an initial setback, the Bafana Bafana se...
25 Jun, 2026, 08.35 AM IST
India's GIC Re plans to reduce share of overseas property risk as climate losses riseIndian reinsurer GIC Re is strategically shifting its overseas business focus. Amidst escalating climate-related losses globally, the compa...
24 Jun, 2026, 02.58 PM IST
How SK Hynix's bet on a niche memory chip made it more valuable than SamsungSK Hynix has risen to claim the title of South Korea's most valuable company, a testament to its visionary 14-year investment in high-bandw...
24 Jun, 2026, 02.33 PM IST
Jaishankar, South Korean FM discuss deepening strategic partnership in SeoulIndia's External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar met his South Korean counterpart Cho Hyun in Seoul to bolster bilateral ties, with discussio...
24 Jun, 2026, 02.06 PM IST
FIFA World Cup 2026 Day 14: Brazil, Canada seek to retain top spots on decisive day as tournament nears knockout stage; how to watch live streaming in US and Canada - check kick-off time and venuesMatchday 14 of the FIFA World Cup 2026 intensifies as Group A, B, and C teams battle for Round of 32 berths. Crucial fixtures include Canad...
24 Jun, 2026, 11.48 AM IST
Global Markets: MSCI keeps South Korea in emerging-market index, cites market accessibility hurdlesSouth Korea remains in the emerging-market category as MSCI cites persistent foreign exchange market accessibility issues. Despite ongoing ...
24 Jun, 2026, 09.27 AM IST
AI crash coming closer? South Korea’s Kospi plunges 10%, triggers trading haltSouth Korean stocks experienced a sharp decline, with the Kospi index plummeting nearly 10% from its record high. Chip giants SK Hynix and ...
23 Jun, 2026, 01.29 PM IST
In South Korea, a job or partner at Samsung, SK Hynix is the new 'A+' catchSouth Korean matchmaking firms say people working at the firms are now being ranked alongside doctors, lawyers and people from other tradit...
23 Jun, 2026, 01.26 PM IST
Starbucks Korea to shut 2,000 stores to teach history lessons to employeesStarbucks Korea is closing over 2,000 stores for mandatory history and social sensitivity training after a marketing campaign sparked outra...
17 Jun, 2026, 04.20 PM IST