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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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Berkshire Hathaway's $4.3 Billion Alphabet Bet Signals Shift in Investment Strategy: (C) Moneycontrol New York/Omaha - Berkshire Hathaway, led by legendary investor Warren Buffett (95), has captured Wall Street's ...; Global Economic Times Reporter 2025.11.16

Kioxia Plunges to Daily Limit on Disappointing Earnings, Rattling Global Chip Stocks: (C) KIOXIA TOKYO/SEOUL/NEW YORK – Japanese flash memory maker Kioxia Holdings saw its shares plummet to the daily lower l ...; Global Economic Times Reporter 2025.11.14

Firefly Aerospace Stock Soars on Surprise Q3 Beat and Raised Guidance: (C) Sputnik US space startup Firefly Aerospace (NASDAQ:FLY) experienced a much-needed surge in its stock price, climbing over 2 ...; Eugenio Rodolfo Sanabria Reporter 2025.11.13

Korean Margin Debt Soars to Record High Amid '5000-Point Hopes,' Sector Concentration Rings Alarm Bells: (C) Pixabay SEOUL — South Korea's "Bit-tu" (investing with borrowed money) balance has surged to an all-time high, breaki ...; Global Economic Times Reporter 2025.11.10

The Unemployment Paradox: South Korea's Falling Jobless Rate Masks Deeper Economic Woes: (C) Al Jazeera Despite a significant slowdown in economic growth, South Korea continues to report surprisingly low unemployment ...; ONLINE TEAM 2025.11.08

South Korea's Financial Markets Face Turbulence: Stocks, Won, and Bonds All Fall: (C) The Japan Times The South Korean financial market is showing clear signs of distress as the KOSPI index, the Korean Won, and ...; Hwang Sujin Reporter 2025.11.08

Bank of England Maintains Rate at 4.00% Amid Peak Inflation Signal, Hints at Future Cuts: (C) KAOHOON INTERNATIONAL LONDON—The Bank of England (BOE), through its Monetary Policy Committee (MPC), voted narrowly on ...; Pedro Espinola Special Correspondent 2025.11.07

U.S. Government Rejects AI Bailout Amidst Bubble Debate: The ongoing debate over whether the Artificial Intelligence industry is heading toward a massive financial bubble has intensified ...; Eugenio Rodolfo Sanabria Reporter 2025.11.07

Bitcoin Tumbles Below $100,000: Market Correction or Start of a Deeper Slide?: SEOUL — The cryptocurrency market is reeling after a sharp and sudden sell-off pushed the price of Bitcoin below the crucial ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2025.11.05

South Korea's Foreign Reserves Surge to $428.8 Billion, Reclaiming 9th Global Rank: SEOUL — South Korea's foreign exchange reserves have surged for the fifth consecutive month, reaching a substantial $428.82 ...; Desk 2025.11.05

US Stock Market Closes Mixed Amid Tech Surge, Kospi Retreats Below 4,200: US Stock Market Closes Mixed Amid Tech Surge, Kospi Retreats Below 4,200 (C) Pixabay The US stock market concluded with mixed ...; Global Economic Times Reporter 2025.11.04

High-Stakes Standoff: Incheon Airport Duty-Free Rebid Sees 'Prudent Bidding' Take Center Stage: SEOUL — A fierce, yet cautious, battle is brewing among duty-free operators over the upcoming re-tender for prime retail spa ...; Desk 2025.11.02

Gyeonggi Governor Kim Dong-yeon Secures ₩9.5 Trillion Investment for Hwaseong International Theme Park, Touting it as a ‘Long-Awaited Dream’: SEOUL/BOSTON – Gyeonggi Province Governor Kim Dong-yeon has successfully ramped up investment for the long-stalled Hwaseong ...; Hwang Sujin Reporter 2025.10.30

Norway's Sovereign Wealth Fund Posts Strong 5.8% Return in Q3, Driven by Equities: The world's largest sovereign wealth fund, the Government Pension Fund Global (GPFG) of Norway, reported a robust return of 5.8% f ...; Global Economic Times Reporter 2025.10.30

Nvidia Hits $5 Trillion Valuation, Cementing AI Dominance: NEW YORK, NY — Nvidia, the undisputed champion of the artificial intelligence boom, crossed the unprecedented $5 trillion ma ...; Global Economic Times Reporter 2025.10.30

Samsung Electronics Breaks KRW 100,000 Barrier, Market Cap Surpasses KRW 600 Trillion on Lee Jae-yong's Third Anniversary: SEOUL – Samsung Electronics, a bellwether stock for South Korea, has finally breached the symbolic KRW 100,000 mark for the ...; Global Economic Times Reporter 2025.10.27

Traffic Congestion Levy Stifles Support for Small Businesses: Seoul — The "Happy Department Store" (Haengbokhan Department Store), established by the South Korean government to support s ...; Desk 2025.10.22

South Korea's Per Capita GDP Slump: Taiwan Expected to Overtake for the First Time in 22 Years: SEOUL—South Korea's economic standing is facing a potential setback as the International Monetary Fund (IMF) projects a sign ...; Desk 2025.10.20

South Korea 'Trapped': OECD Shock as Tax Revenue Plummets: SEOUL—South Korea faces a dire economic warning, with its ratio of tax revenue to Gross Domestic Product (GDP) plummeting to ...; Desk 2025.10.19

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