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South Korea’s KOSPI Surges to 7th in Global Market Cap, Overtaking Canada and UK

SEOUL — In a historic shift for global equity markets, the South Korean stock market has ascended to the rank of the world’s seventh-largest by market capitalization. This milestone comes
Gmarket’s Cinematic Ad Campaign Goes Viral, Sparking High Anticipation for ‘Big Smile Day’

SEOUL, South Korea – Gmarket, one of South Korea’s leading e-commerce platforms, is witnessing a massive pre-event surge in consumer interest. The company’s latest star-studded adver

Chinese Automakers Pivot to Global Markets as Domestic Demand Falters and Oil Prices Soar

As high international oil prices reshape global consumer behavior, Chinese automakers are aggressively accelerating their overseas expansion to offset a cooling domestic market. Major players includin

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Solar Industry Pivots to Copper as Silver Prices Skyrocket: (C) Ahead of the Herd SEOUL — The global solar panel manufacturing industry is facing a significant supply chain crisis a ...; Global Economic Times Reporter 2026.02.20

KOSPI Hits Historic 5,600 Milestone; KOSDAQ Surge Triggers 'Buy Sidecar': SEOUL — The South Korean stock market witnessed a historic rally on Thursday as pent-up investor sentiment from the Lunar Ne ...; Global Economic Times Reporter 2026.02.19

Japan’s Growth Hits 1.1%, Overtaking Korea for the First Time in 27 Years: TOKYO/SEOUL — In a historic shift in East Asian economic dynamics, Japan’s economy grew faster than South Korea’ ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2026.02.16

Foreign Investors Pivot from Equities to Bonds in January: Net Selling Reaches 100B Won: (C) KED Global SEOUL — Foreign investors shifted their focus from the Korean stock market to fixed-income assets last mon ...; Global Economic Times Reporter 2026.02.13

AI Boom: Speculative Bubble or Generative Opportunity? Investors Shift Focus to "Proof of Profit": (C) Youtube SEOUL — As artificial intelligence continues to dictate the rhythm of global equity markets, a sharp divide i ...; Global Economic Times Reporter 2026.02.11

Clash Over Content Fees: Cable TV vs. Networks Reaches Breaking Point: (C) TVStartup inc SEOUL — The long-standing tension between South Korean cable TV operators (SOs) and Program Providers ( ...; Eugenio Rodolfo Sanabria Reporter 2026.02.09

"Correction is an Opportunity": South Korean Retail Investors Bet $1.8 Billion on U.S. Leveraged ETFs: SEOUL — While the U.S. stock market wavered under the weight of geopolitical uncertainty and shifting monetary policy last w ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2026.02.09

South Korea’s Inflation Hits 5-Month Low at 2.0% in January, but Grocery Costs Remain High: (C) CNBC SEJONG — South Korea’s consumer price inflation slowed to its lowest level in five months this January, dr ...; Hwang Sujin Reporter 2026.02.03

Wall Street Rebounds on AI Optimism and Earnings; Gold and Silver Continue Sharp Decline: (C) Money Control NEW YORK — The New York stock market closed higher on Monday as robust demand for Artificial Intelligen ...; Global Economic Times Reporter 2026.02.03

JP Morgan Sets Bold 7,500 Target for KOSPI Amid "Firing on All Cylinders" Rally: (C) The Economist SEOUL — Global investment titan JP Morgan has sent shockwaves through the financial markets by aggressi ...; Hwang Sujin Reporter 2026.02.03

Prosecutors Indict 52 Over 10 Trillion Won Price-Fixing Cartel: "Flour, Sugar, and Electricity Prices Rigged": SEOUL — In a massive crackdown on "livelihood crimes" that have devastated the household budgets of ordinary citizens, South ...; Hwang Sujin Reporter 2026.02.02

Fitch Affirms South Korea’s ‘AA-’ Rating, Cites Robust Semiconductor Exports and External Resilience: SEOUL – Global credit rating agency Fitch Ratings has affirmed South Korea’s Long-Term Foreign-Currency Issuer Default ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2026.01.30

South Korea Orders Massive Recalls for Over 55,000 Imported Vehicles Including Volvo and Land Rover: (C) Torque SEOUL – The South Korean Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport (MOLIT) has issued a series of volunta ...; Desk 2026.01.29

A Milestone Moment: S&P 500 Pierces 7,000 Barrier Amid Fed’s Strategic Pause: (C) Quarts NEW YORK — The New York Stock Exchange witnessed a historic yet cautious trading session on Wednesday, as the ...; Global Economic Times Reporter 2026.01.29

Microsoft Hits $81 Billion in Quarterly Revenue, Beating Estimates Despite Stock Dip on Azure Growth Concerns: (C) Nairametrics SAN FRANCISCO – Microsoft Corp. announced on Wednesday that its revenue for the second fiscal quarter (O ...; Eugenio Rodolfo Sanabria Reporter 2026.01.29

The Fall of the 'King of France': Ubisoft Shares Plummet 95% in Five Years: (C) La Derecha Diario PARIS – Ubisoft, once the crown jewel of the French and European gaming industries, is facing a histo ...; Ana Fernanda Reporter 2026.01.26

Economists Predict Prolonged 1% Low Growth; Call for AI Integration and Tech Protection: (C) Economy Middle East SEOUL — South Korea’s economy is expected to remain stuck in a low-growth trap of around 1% ...; Cho Kijo Reporter 2026.01.26

Foreigners’ Stock Holdings Hit 1,389 Trillion Won Amid KOSPI Bull Run: Shift to ‘SMR’ Sectors: (C) CNBC SEOUL — Foreign investors’ ownership in the South Korean stock market has reached its highest level in nea ...; Desk 2026.01.26

U.S.-Korea Trade Tensions Flare Over Coupang Data Breach; 'Emotional Response' Under Scrutiny: WASHINGTON D.C. / SEOUL — What began as a massive personal data breach at Coupang has rapidly escalated into a high-stakes d ...; Hwang Sujin Reporter 2026.01.26

Majority of Economists Project South Korea’s Growth to Stagnate in 1% Range: (C) Spectrum News SEOUL — More than half of South Korea’s economic experts believe the nation is headed for a period ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2026.01.26

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