BOK hikes rates for first time in 3-1/2 years, signals moreSouth Korea's central bank has increased its benchmark interest rate for the first time in three years. This move aims to stabilize the cur...
16 Jul, 2026, 07.58 AM IST
Explained: Why SK Hynix ADR premiums soared 50% over South Korean shares and how this reminds market of dotcom bubbleSK Hynix’s ADRs are trading at a more than 50% premium to their South Korea-listed shares just days after their Nasdaq debut, raising compa...
15 Jul, 2026, 11.05 AM IST
Explained: Why South Korea's Kospi jumped 7% despite escalating Middle East tensionsSouth Korea's benchmark Kospi surged 7% on Wednesday, extending its rally for a second session as softer-than-expected US inflation data an...
15 Jul, 2026, 08.54 AM IST
Global Market: AI boom turns turbulent as South Korea stocks slide into bear marketSouth Korea's KOSPI has entered bear market territory after falling about 25% from its late-June record high, following a spectacular AI-dr...
14 Jul, 2026, 10.32 AM IST
Global Market: South Korea targets AI-led growth, raises 2026 GDP forecast to five-year high; chip stocks in focusSouth Korea has raised its 2026 GDP growth forecast to 3%, the fastest pace in five years, backed by an AI and semiconductor-led investment...
14 Jul, 2026, 10.28 AM IST
South Korea's Kospi crashes 5% again, plunges 31% in one month. Is the AI frenzy over?South Korea's Kospi plunged 5% on Tuesday, extending its two-day decline to nearly 14% and taking the index into bear market territory. The...
14 Jul, 2026, 10.01 AM IST
Global Market Update | SK Hynix set to gain as South Korea eases capital-raising rulesSouth Korea's ruling party seeks to ease rules for SK Hynix joint ventures. This move aims to attract outside capital for new chip factorie...
14 Jul, 2026, 09.10 AM IST
South Korea launches digital nomad visa with easier rules, longer staySouth Korea has launched its F-1-D digital nomad visa, effective June 30, allowing remote workers to reside in the country for up to three ...
13 Jul, 2026, 01.06 PM IST
Korea's Kospi hits 8% lower circuit, trading halted. What's rattling investors today?South Korea's benchmark Kospi index plunged 8% to lower circuit on Monday as rising tensions in the Gulf and soaring oil prices rattled glo...
13 Jul, 2026, 10.11 AM IST
South Korea issues first emergency heatwave warning under new rating systemSouth Korea issued its first-ever emergency heatwave alert on Sunday under a new warning system introduced this year, advising people to ha...
12 Jul, 2026, 09.01 AM IST
Korea's pain will be India's gain? Why Nifty bears betting on Kospi crash may get disappointedForeign investors pulled ₹1.92 lakh crore from India in 2026 to chase the East Asian AI chip boom. As South Korea's KOSPI experiences wild ...
10 Jul, 2026, 10.17 AM IST
South Korea's Kospi jumps 5%, exits bear market. What lies ahead for world's best performing stock market of 2026?South Korea's Kospi index saw a significant jump on Friday, extending recent gains after a substantial crash. The benchmark index officiall...
10 Jul, 2026, 09.09 AM IST
South Korea's supreme court upholds lower court ruling in ex-president Yoon's obstruction caseSouth Korea's supreme court upholds lower court ruling in ex-president Yoon's obstruction case.
09 Jul, 2026, 10.52 AM IST
Andhra IT Minister Lokesh invites South Korean BNK Venture Capital to mentor SMEs, startupsAndhra Pradesh's IT Minister Nara Lokesh has opened doors to South Korean BNK Venture Capital, seeking mentorship for local SMEs. His call ...
08 Jul, 2026, 02.19 PM IST
Global Market: South Korea steps up market monitoring as chip-driven volatility rattles stocksSouth Korean economic officials will closely monitor factors causing market volatility. Sharp swings in chip shares have unsettled investor...
08 Jul, 2026, 10.38 AM IST
South Korea's Kospi enters bear market, plunges 20% from peak. What's spooking investors?South Korea's Kospi index entered bear market territory, plunging 20% from its peak. Heavyweight Samsung Electronics saw its share price fa...
08 Jul, 2026, 10.19 AM IST
Global Market: South Korea launches 24-hour onshore dollar-won trading to boost global market appealSouth Korea has launched a 24-hour onshore dollar-won trading system, a significant move to boost currency accessibility and global appeal....
06 Jul, 2026, 11.55 AM IST