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The Generational Wealth Divide: Why Young South Koreans Are Resentful Over the Basic Pension System

SEOUL — In an era defined by economic uncertainty and mounting living costs, a growing policy debate is intensifying across South Korea. At the heart of the friction is a stark contrast: young p
"Wiped Out 90%": Why Retail Traders Refuse to Quit High-Risk Leverage Despite Brutal Market Rout

"When the first 10% loss hit, I convinced myself it was just a routine correction and that the market would bounce right back," shared an anonymous office worker on a popular corporate com

Chungcheongbuk-do Launches TF to Drive the "Regional Revitalization Investment Fund"

Chungcheongbuk-do held the kickoff meeting for the "Regional Revitalization Investment Fund" Task Force at the provincial office on the 10th, presided over by Vice Governor for Economic Af

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South Korea’s April Exports Hit Record $85.9 Billion, Driven by AI-Fueled Semiconductor and SSD Surge: SEOUL — South Korea’s export machine has reached an unprecedented milestone, fueled by a global explosion in Artificia ...; Global Economic Times Reporter 2026.05.02

KOSPI Breaks 6,600 Barrier for First Time, Ushering in 6,000 Trillion Won Era: On April 27, the Korea Composite Stock Price Index (KOSPI) closed at a record-breaking 6,615.03, jumping 139.40 points (2.15%) fro ...; Global Economic Times Reporter 2026.04.28

Coffee and Pay Vouchers Take Center Stage: KT Alpha Reports 65% Surge in Mobile Gifting for Labor Day: SEOUL – As Labor Day approaches on May 1st, the landscape of corporate rewards in South Korea is shifting rapidly toward dig ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2026.04.25

Diesel Prices Surpass ₩2,000 Milestone Amid Middle East Tensions and Price Cap Implementation: SEOUL – South Korea’s energy market faced a historic milestone on Friday as domestic diesel prices breached the 2,000- ...; Kim Sungmoon Reporter 2026.04.25

KOSPI Hits All-Time High Amid Mid-East Volatility; Samsung Electronics Surges: SEOUL – The South Korean stock market demonstrated remarkable resilience on Thursday, as the benchmark KOSPI index shrugged ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2026.04.23

Government Freezes Fuel Price Caps and Expands LPG Tax Cuts to Combat Inflation: SEOUL – In a decisive move to shield households from persistent inflationary pressures, the South Korean government announce ...; Global Economic Times Reporter 2026.04.23

Naphtha Prices Skyrocket 68%: South Korea Braces for Producer Price Surge: South Korea’s production costs have hit a fever pitch as the Producer Price Index (PPI) extended its climbing streak for a s ...; Global Economic Times Reporter 2026.04.22

Gov't Launches 'One-Team' Initiative to Transform Regional Airports into Tourism Hubs: The South Korean government has officially embarked on a collaborative effort to transform regional airports into strategic gatewa ...; KIM YOUNG MIN 2026.04.21

From Safety Drivers to Fully Autonomous: South Korea to Launch First Unmanned Trucking Service in June: SEOUL — The landscape of South Korea’s logistics industry is set for a historic shift this summer. Starting in June, a ...; Hwang Sujin Reporter 2026.04.19

Nasdaq Gains 1% as Semiconductor Surge Trumps Middle East Tensions: The global financial markets are showing signs of "war fatigue," as investors increasingly bet on diplomatic resolutions over geop ...; Ana Fernanda Reporter 2026.04.14

BOK Holds Rate Steady for Seventh Consecutive Meeting, Signaling End of Easing Cycle: The Bank of Korea (BOK) on Friday maintained its benchmark interest rate at 2.50%, marking the seventh consecutive session of stat ...; Global Economic Times Reporter 2026.04.10

South Korean Financial Groups Surpass ₩4,000 Trillion in Total Assets; Net Profit Hits ₩26.7 Trillion Amid Stock Market Rally: The combined total assets of South Korea’s major financial holding companies have officially crossed the ₩4,000 trillion mil ...; Hwang Sujin Reporter 2026.04.09

The End of ‘Panic Buying’: Financial Decoupling Freezes Korean Real Estate and Auction Markets: SEOUL – The era of "Young-kkeul"—a popular Korean term meaning "pulling every last soul" to secure a mortgage—ha ...; Desk 2026.04.09

Tensions Resurface in Middle East, Sending KRW/USD Exchange Rate Rebounding Toward 1,480 Won: SEOUL — The South Korean won took a sharp turn for the worse on Thursday, erasing a portion of the previous day’s sign ...; Hwang Sujin Reporter 2026.04.09

High Oil Prices Spare No One: Diesel Surpasses 2,000 Won for the First Time in 44 Months: (C) Cedirates Despite a recent breakthrough in geopolitical tensions with a two-week ceasefire agreement between the United Sta ...; Global Economic Times Reporter 2026.04.09

KOSPI Surges Back to 5,870 Mark as U.S.-Iran Ceasefire Triggers Global Market Rally: SEOUL — South Korean financial markets experienced a dramatic rebound on Wednesday as investor sentiment shifted from fear t ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2026.04.08

South Korea Gears Up for Rapid $19 Billion Extra Budget Push to Combat Middle East War Fallout: SEOUL — The South Korean government is moving at full throttle to deploy a massive 26.2 trillion won (approximately $19.3 bi ...; Hwang Sujin Reporter 2026.04.06

Samsung Electronics Hikes Prices for High-Capacity Foldables Amid Currency Woes and Rising Component Costs: SEOUL — Samsung Electronics has officially adjusted the factory prices of several high-capacity smartphone models, citing th ...; Yim Kwangsoo Correspondent 2026.04.02

"1 Trillion Won in Interest Over Two Years"... Hanwha Solutions Faces 280-Billion Won Debt Bomb This Year: Failed to meet financial covenants for a 370-billion won foreign currency loan.Operating losses exceeded 300 billion won for two c ...; Global Economic Times Reporter 2026.04.02

The Silicon Shield: Korea’s March Exports Hit Record $86B as AI Semi-Supercycle Erupts: SEOUL — South Korea’s export engine has ignored the escalating geopolitical friction in the Middle East to deliver a r ...; Global Economic Times Reporter 2026.04.02