South Korea’s Kospi jumps 4% after 31% crash from June peak. What’s ahead?South Korea's Kospi index saw a significant jump, recovering some losses after a sharp decline. Shares of chipmakers like Samsung Electroni...
21 Jul, 2026, 09.37 AM IST
How Korean stocks turned from trusty bellwether to AI frenzyThat volatility, felt on dealing desks from Tokyo to New York, has not only wreaked havoc with portfolios - it has also dramatically distor...
20 Jul, 2026, 04.57 PM IST
Is Korean stock market turning into open casino? How retail leverage is fueling wild swingsMemory chip bellwethers SK Hynix and Samsung Electronics make up just over half of the benchmark Kospi. Much of the stock market’s previous...
20 Jul, 2026, 03.39 PM IST
Global Market: Citi downgrades South Korea to neutral as AI chip volatility mountsCitigroup has downgraded South Korea to neutral after a year-long overweight stance, citing heightened volatility in AI-linked chip stocks ...
20 Jul, 2026, 11.54 AM IST
South Korea's share market losses deepen as leveraged AI bets take a heavy tollSouth Korean shares experienced a significant decline, triggering market-wide trading curbs. Investors are unwinding AI-linked trades, exte...
20 Jul, 2026, 10.50 AM IST
How a dispute over ecommerce firm Coupang is testing US-South Korea tiesSouth Korea's decision to fine e-commerce firm Coupang over a data leak has drawn criticism from Washington and raised questions about the ...
20 Jul, 2026, 08.02 AM IST
South Korea to expand use of won-denominated bonds for foreign investorsSouth Korea has announced plans to enhance global acceptance of its currency by allowing foreign financial institutions to borrow won. Addi...
19 Jul, 2026, 09.21 AM IST
How a dispute over ecommerce firm Coupang is testing US-South Korea tiesSouth Korea's fine on ecommerce firm Coupang has drawn significant US criticism. This dispute raises concerns about Seoul's openness to Ame...
17 Jul, 2026, 03.38 PM IST
Netflix says Indian titles logged 688 million views globally in H1 2026Indian films and series garnered 688 million views on Netflix during early 2026. This period marked the streaming platform's strongest firs...
17 Jul, 2026, 01.28 PM IST
Korean subscriber attacks stock YouTuber after losing money on investmentA South Korean man was arrested for allegedly attacking a stock YouTuber after reportedly suffering heavy investment losses from following ...
16 Jul, 2026, 03.29 PM IST
Global Market: South Korea to unveil new measures for single-stock leveraged ETFs amid volatility concernsSouth Korea's Financial Services Commission (FSC) is set to introduce new measures for single-stock leveraged ETFs as it steps up efforts t...
16 Jul, 2026, 10.40 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 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
South Korea's AI tax windfall a 'golden window' for investment: LeeSouth Korea will use a tax revenue windfall from artificial intelligence chipmakers as a strategic source of investment, President Lee Jae ...
13 Jul, 2026, 12.50 PM 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
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