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...
06 Jul, 2026, 07.48 AM IST
SK Hynix makes US debut with $29-billion listingSouth Korean chipmaker SK Hynix is making a massive $29 billion US stock market debut, aiming to boost its valuation and compete with rival...
06 Jul, 2026, 05.50 AM IST
South Korea plans future fund backed by semiconductor tax windfallSouth Korea is establishing a "Future Response Fund" from semiconductor boom tax revenues. This fund will fuel major national projects, boo...
05 Jul, 2026, 02.20 PM IST
Heat wave disrupts Fourth of July events in Washington, strains power grids across USA severe heatwave has disrupted Fourth of July celebrations across the central and eastern United States, forcing cancellations of parades,...
04 Jul, 2026, 09.45 AM IST
Knot or not? Swift & Kelce already married: report; celebrations to beginNew York is abuzz with speculation as pop superstar Taylor Swift and NFL star Travis Kelce are widely expected to celebrate their union. Wh...
04 Jul, 2026, 12.21 AM IST
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...
03 Jul, 2026, 10.42 AM IST
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
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
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
Samsung to invest $90 billion in South Korea's Chungcheong provinceSamsung Group is set to inject a massive 140 trillion won ($90 billion) into South Korea's central Chungcheong province. This significant i...
02 Jul, 2026, 11.14 AM IST
Indo-Pacific, the new Gulf: Geopolitics joins petronomics to infuse the region with new energyThe Indo-Pacific region is becoming a central energy hub as the US shifts focus from West Asian oil due to ongoing regional tensions and fl...
29 Jun, 2026, 11.09 PM IST
Korea taps Samsung, SK Hynix in $576 billion AI-chip drive to cement global leadershipThe plan, anchored by Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix, marks Lee's boldest push yet to align South Korea's AI and chip ambitions with his ...
29 Jun, 2026, 04.22 PM IST
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.
29 Jun, 2026, 04.18 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
FIFA World Cup, higher airfares shape global summer travel trends in 2026: ReportDespite economic headwinds and global tensions, summer travel demand remains robust, with travelers shifting destinations rather than cance...
29 Jun, 2026, 11.23 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
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