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2026.05.08 (Fri)
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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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Multi-Homeowner Loan Balance Hits 103 Trillion Won; Half Concentrated in Seoul and Gyeonggi: Desk; 2026.03.05

South Korean Markets Shaken by "Iran Shock": KOSPI Suffers Historic Rout Amid Soaring Oil and FX Rates: Hwang Sujin Reporter; 2026.03.05

The Golden Touch: Kim Tae-hee Nets $6.4 Million Profit in Strategic Real Estate Exit: Hwang Sujin Reporter; 2026.03.04

Out-of-Town Investors Shaken as Seoul Targets Non-Resident Homeowners: Global Economic Times Reporter; 2026.03.04

South Korean Won Shakes as Exchange Rate Pierces 1,500 Mark Amid Middle East Oil Shock: Desk; 2026.03.04

Oil Hits $130 Amid Prolonged Hormuz Blockade: How Will Global Markets React?: Kim Sungmoon Reporter; 2026.03.02

Homeplus Rehabilitation Triggers Structural Shift in Korea's Retail "Big 3": Desk; 2026.03.02

BOK Expands Foreign Currency Loan Scope to Include Working Capital for Exporters: Global Economic Times Reporter; 2026.03.01

The "K-Shaped" Paradox: Why South Korea’s Recovery Isn't Igniting Inflation: Global Economic Times Reporter; 2026.02.28

KOSPI Shatters Records to Hit 6,200 Mark: Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix Surge on Nvidia’s AI Propelled Rally: KO YONG-CHUL Reporter; 2026.02.27

Coupang Hits Record Annual Revenue but Q4 Profits Plummet Amid Data Breach Fallout: Global Economic Times Reporter; 2026.02.27

NVIDIA’s Record Earnings Trigger Market Shock: Nasdaq Tumbles as Investors "Sell the News": Desk; 2026.02.27

South Korea’s Bakery Giants Slash Prices as Government Ramps Up Pressure on Food Inflation: Desk; 2026.02.26

Bitcoin Plummets to 91 Million Won Range: Value Halved in Just Four Months: Desk; 2026.02.25

Wall Street Attempts Recovery as AI Disruption Fears Ease; AMD Surges on Meta Deal: KO YONG-CHUL Reporter; 2026.02.25

U.S. Signals Potential Tariff Relief on EU Steel and Aluminum Derivatives Amid Rising Trade Tensions: Global Economic Times Reporter; 2026.02.25

U.S. Consumer Confidence Hits 91.2 in February, Defying Expectations Amid Economic Optimism: Global Economic Times Reporter; 2026.02.25

Bucheon City Boosts Local Economy with Extended 10% ‘Bucheon Pay’ Incentive Through Year-End: Hwang Sujin Reporter; 2026.02.23

Wealth Gap Widens in Korea: Top 20% of Multi-Homeowners Hold 78% of Housing Assets: Desk; 2026.02.23

KOSPI Hits Historic 5,900 Mark Mid-Day, Yet "Trump Risk" Casts Shadow Over Rally: Global Economic Times Reporter; 2026.02.23

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