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South Korea's SK Hynix to launch $28 billion US listing to ride global AI waveThe company will sell 17.79 million new shares in the depository receipt listing on the Nasdaq, making it one of the world's most valuabl...
South Korea's Lee urges speed in launching mega chip projects"In this situation, it appears the outcome will be decided by who moves faster and who secures the lead first," Lee told a government mee...
Dollar near two-week lows as rate-hike bets recede, embattled yen in focusThe US dollar dipped to a two-week low as markets scaled back expectations of a Federal Reserve rate hike. Meanwhile, the Japanese yen rema...
South Korean shares rebound 6% but face second weekly lossSouth Korean equities rebounded sharply on Friday, with the Kospi jumping nearly 6%, led by strong gains in heavyweight stocks like Samsung...
In 1998, South Korea urged people to save the country from bankruptcy. Millions lined up with gold wedding rings and baby bracelets, raising $2.1 billion in just four monthsIn January 1998, millions of ordinary South Koreans voluntarily donated gold, including wedding rings and baby bracelets, to help their nat...
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...
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...
Global Market: Samsung, SK Hynix double down on AI chip boom with massive investment push despite oversupply risksSouth Korean chip giants Samsung and SK Hynix are investing trillions to boost memory chip production, fueled by soaring AI demand. This am...
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...
Key facts on South Korea's three chip and AI 'mega projects'Below is a summary of the investments and targets announced at the event and in corporate and government statements.
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...
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...
South Korean stocks in tailspin as Kospi crashes 8%, head for worst week since MarchSouth Korean stocks experienced a dramatic plunge, exceeding 8% and triggering a trading halt. This sharp decline was primarily driven by a...
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...
Hyundai Motor's South Korean union approves strike action over stalled wage talksHyundai Motor's South Korean union members have voted to authorize a strike, signaling potential production halts. This action stems from u...
South Korean shares fall more than 4% on profit-takingSouth Korean stocks experienced a sharp decline of over 4% on Tuesday, with the KOSPI index plummeting as investors cashed in on recent gai...
SK Hynix dethrones Samsung Electronics as South Korea's most valuable companySouth Korean chipmaker SK Hynix has briefly surpassed Samsung Electronics to become the nation's most valuable company. This surge, driven ...