North Korea is one of the poorest countries in the world, but its dictator Kim Jong Un lives an ultra-luxurious lifestyle, which includes a bulletproof train and yachts: A look at his fortunesKim Jong Un leads a life characterized by extreme wealth and excesses while much of North Korea suffers from poverty. He travels in luxury,...
21 Oct, 2026, 01.18 PM IST
Was Kim Jong-il killed? As North Korean leader Kim Jong Un's death rumors surface yet again, here's taking a look at his father's death and the wild conspiracy theories around itThe North Korean government has been compelled to address swirling rumors about Kim Jong Un's death. In a bid to dispel the doubts, photos ...
21 Oct, 2026, 11.25 AM IST
Global Market: South Korean shares jump 3% as chipmakers rally on strong exports, AI demandSouth Korea’s KOSPI surged 3.03% after hitting a six-month closing low, supported by a rally in chipmakers, record semiconductor exports an...
21 Oct, 2026, 09.40 AM IST
Why the rupee remains under pressure despite lower CAD?The Indian rupee has depreciated significantly this year and is expected to weaken further due to global conditions. Despite improvements i...
21 Oct, 2026, 06.39 AM IST
All Of Us Are Dead Season 2 OTT release update: When and where to watch the Korean zombie thriller series after almost 5 yearsNetflix’s All Of Us Are Dead is gearing up for its long-awaited second season after the Korean zombie thriller became a global hit in 2022....
20 Oct, 2026, 07.27 PM IST
South Korean shares post more than 6-month closing low as chipmakers fall on AI concerns"The sustainability of the recent rebound was limited as credit and profitability concerns around AI investment remained not fully resolved...
20 Oct, 2026, 12.32 PM IST
Global Market: South Korea's Elice shares plunge 28% in market debut as data centre stocks shunnedElice, which raised 201.1 billion won ($150 million) in its IPO, provides AI cloud services as well as AI-based education and business soft...
20 Oct, 2026, 08.53 AM IST
Global Market: South Korean shares fall as AI investment worries weigh on chipmakersSouth Korea’s Kospi fell as AI investment concerns triggered technology stock selling, although dip buying helped recover early losses. Sem...
19 Oct, 2026, 10.01 AM IST
Global Market: South Korean shares rebound, but head for biggest weekly loss in 18 yearsSouth Korea’s KOSPI rebounded 2.36% on bargain hunting after a steep selloff, but remained on track for its biggest weekly decline since Oc...
16 Oct, 2026, 10.04 AM IST
Global Market: Asian currencies slide as hot US inflation fuels Fed rate hike bets; won hits two-week lowEmerging Asian currencies weakened as hotter-than-expected US inflation revived Federal Reserve rate hike concerns, boosting the dollar and...
15 Oct, 2026, 03.43 PM IST
- North Korea holds first underwater-launched missile tests in nearly 3 years
North Korea has conducted underwater-launched missile tests using a newly unveiled submarine in its eastern waters. The military aimed to d...
15 Oct, 2026, 11.53 AM IST
South Korea triggers 'sidecar' trading halt, KOSPI slumps nearly 8%On Thursday, South Korea's KOSPI index plummeted, triggering a trading halt. This sharp decline was primarily driven by a tech-led selloff ...
15 Oct, 2026, 09.34 AM IST
Global Market: South Korean shares rebound as chipmakers recover after five-day losing streakSouth Korea’s KOSPI rebounded 0.74% on Wednesday as investors bought semiconductor stocks after five consecutive sessions of losses. Samsun...
14 Oct, 2026, 09.38 AM IST
Global Market: South Korea’s Kospi plunges over 7% as chip stocks tumble on CXMT concernsSouth Korea’s Kospi plunged over 7% amid concerns about rising competition from Chinese semiconductor makers, triggering a temporary tradin...
13 Oct, 2026, 09.39 AM IST
Global Market: South Korean shares fall nearly 2% as Middle East tensions weigh on sentimentSouth Korean shares fell nearly 2% on Monday as renewed Middle East attacks heightened concerns over global energy supplies. Foreign invest...
12 Oct, 2026, 09.42 AM IST
Samsung expects 780% quarterly operating profit jump on AI boomSamsung Electronics anticipates a remarkable surge in its third-quarter operating profit, fueled by soaring memory chip prices. With an est...
08 Oct, 2026, 04.38 PM IST
Global Market: South Korean shares fall as investors await Samsung Electronics earningsSouth Korean shares declined as investors turned cautious ahead of Samsung Electronics' third-quarter earnings report, with markets seeking...
07 Oct, 2026, 09.46 AM IST