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
US Forced Labour Hearings: Trump's next tariff threat looms over 60 countries, including IndiaThe United States is considering new tariffs on sixty nations, including India, due to forced labor concerns. Hearings will begin to discus...
07 Jul, 2026, 02.35 PM IST
South Korean law targeting false online information takes effectSouth Korea enacted a new law targeting online misinformation and fake news. This legislation imposes stricter penalties on individuals who...
07 Jul, 2026, 02.09 PM IST
Japan's Nikkei falls as Samsung-led chip selloff weighs on regional tech stocksJapan's Nikkei index fell as semiconductor stocks declined, mirroring Samsung's drop. High-flying memory maker Kioxia shares experienced a ...
07 Jul, 2026, 08.22 AM IST
FIFA World Cup flop triggers football reckoning across Asia as heads roll and hard questions mountAsia's dismal FIFA World Cup performance has led to widespread soul-searching, with top football officials and coaches stepping down. South...
06 Jul, 2026, 01.24 PM IST
Global Market: Kospi slides after early surge as AI stocks face valuation pressureIndian investors are watching as South Korean stocks reversed early gains due to concerns over high valuations in AI-linked companies. Desp...
06 Jul, 2026, 12.09 PM 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
South Korea's SK Hynix slides over 5% ahead of $29 billion Wall Street debutSouth Korea's SK Hynix is poised for a massive US listing, aiming to raise around $29 billion to capitalize on booming AI demand. Despite a...
06 Jul, 2026, 10.54 AM IST
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
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
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...
01 Jul, 2026, 09.47 AM IST
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...
29 Jun, 2026, 08.01 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