Why South Korea's World Cup exit has become a national political controversySouth Korea's World Cup exit has ignited a national outcry, prompting presidential calls for an investigation and the coach's resignation. ...
03 Jul, 2026, 10.28 AM IST
SK Hynix to spend $64 billion on chip plants under broader AI-driven investment planSK Hynix is investing a massive 100 trillion won ($64.38 billion) to build new chip plants, including a NAND flash memory facility, in Cheo...
02 Jul, 2026, 02.44 PM IST
Samsung, SK Hynix shares crash up to 14% as Kospi’s massive bloodbath enters day 2Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix shares plunged as much as 14% as South Korea’s Kospi extended its sharp selloff for a second day. The decl...
02 Jul, 2026, 02.12 PM IST
South Korea's Kospi plunges 8%, extending a two-day slide. What's unsettling the world's hottest market?South Korean stocks experienced a sharp two-day decline, with the KOSPI index plummeting over 10%. This downturn was fueled by concerns ove...
02 Jul, 2026, 12.59 PM IST
Seoul stocks plunge 8% as Samsung, SK hynix shares tumbleSouth Korean stocks plunged nearly eight percent at close Thursday as tech giants Samsung and SK hynix tumbled on fears of slowing AI chip ...
02 Jul, 2026, 12.52 PM IST
Bereaved South Koreans try AI-generated videos of deceased loved onesLee, 28, wrote a message and hired the Seoul-based tech company Vaice in December to make a short video clip showing a digital likeness of ...
02 Jul, 2026, 08.29 AM IST
South Korean trade watchdog alleges Google abused its position in Android app storeSouth Korea's antitrust watchdog has accused Google of abusing its dominance in the Android app market. The Korea Fair Trade Commission all...
01 Jul, 2026, 07.51 PM IST
Lt Gen Sandeep Jain assumes office as Vice-Chief of Army StaffLieutenant General Sandeep Jain has taken over as the Vice-Chief of the Army Staff. With a distinguished career spanning nearly four decade...
01 Jul, 2026, 04.34 PM IST
Global Markets: S.Korean shares log best quarter in nearly 30 years on chipmaker rallySouth Korean stocks celebrated their best quarter in almost three decades, driven by a phenomenal surge in chipmakers. The KOSPI index soar...
30 Jun, 2026, 12.51 PM IST
Global Market: South Korean shares end flat as chipmakers cut losses on 'mega project' announcementSouth Korean markets saw a mixed close Monday as chipmakers recovered from initial sharp declines following a massive $576 billion AI and d...
29 Jun, 2026, 12.46 PM IST
'One-time opportunity': South Korea bets big on AI boomSouth Korea's chip industry is poised for a significant boost amidst soaring demand for AI components. Analysts highlight this as a crucial...
29 Jun, 2026, 12.25 PM IST
South Korean president to unveil massive AI and chip investment driveLee will preside over the event, framed as a national "great leap" due to be unveiled around 0500 GMT, his office said, with ministries c...
29 Jun, 2026, 08.01 AM IST
South Korea, Japan reaffirm denuclearisation goal, closer defence tiesSouth Korea and Japan are strengthening security ties, reaffirming their commitment to denuclearizing the Korean peninsula. Defence ministe...
28 Jun, 2026, 10.55 AM IST
Ayodhya princess still binds UP, South Korea through shared heritage: Yogi AdityanathUttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath emphasized the historical bond between Uttar Pradesh and South Korea, citing the legend of Pri...
27 Jun, 2026, 03.51 PM IST
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
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
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