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U.S. July Payrolls Unexpectedly Drop, Reigniting Concerns Over Labor Market Cooling

WASHINGTON — U.S. nonfarm payrolls unexpectedly contracted in July, breaking expectations of modest growth and stirring fresh debate over the trajectory of the American economy and future Federa
SK Hynix Declares Q2 Dividend of 375 Won Per Share, Signals Enhanced Shareholder Returns in Q3

SEOUL — SK Hynix Inc., the world’s second-largest memory chipmaker, announced on Friday that its board of directors has approved a quarterly cash dividend of 375 Korean won ($0.27) per com

South Korean Retail Investors Pivot Back to Tech Giants: Amazon and Micron Lead Massive Buying Spree

SEOUL — South Korean retail investors—affectionately referred to in financial markets as "Seohak Ants" for their diligent and aggressive buying of foreign equities—have e

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Bank of Korea Overhauls ₩30 Trillion Intermediary Lending Facility to Boost SMEs and Regional Economies: SEOUL — The Bank of Korea (BOK) has unveiled a comprehensive overhaul of its 30 trillion won ($21.8 billion) Bank Intermedia ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2026.07.24

U.S. Re-designates South Korea on Foreign Exchange Monitoring List While Commending Market Liberalization Progress: WASHINGTON & SEOUL — The U.S. Department of the Treasury has once again included South Korea on its foreign exchange mon ...; Global Economic Times Reporter 2026.07.24

OpenAI Rebounds in Secondary Market as Valuation Surges 20% in Three Months: NEW YORK / SEOUL — After a challenging period during which investor sentiment had visibly shifted toward rival Anthropic, Op ...; Global Economic Times Reporter 2026.07.21

South Korea to Tighten Rules on Single-Stock Leveraged Products; Minimum Deposit Raised to 30 Million Won: SEOUL — South Korea’s financial regulators are deploying a sweeping set of emergency stabilization measures to curb th ...; Desk 2026.07.18

TSMC Hits Record $40 Billion in Q2 Revenue Amid AI Boom, Pledges Additional $100 Billion for US Expansion: TAIPEI — Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. (TSMC), the world’s largest contract chipmaker, has delivered another ...; Ana Fernanda Reporter 2026.07.18

Uber Secures $14 Billion Deal to Acquire Delivery Hero; Vows Continued Strategic Investment in South Korea’s Baemin: SEOUL — In a monumental move set to redefine the global quick-commerce and food delivery sectors, Uber Technologies Inc. has ...; Desk 2026.07.18

Seoul Restructures Welfare Paradigm with Tiered Basic Pension and Bold Blueprint for Global Bio-Pharma Leadership: SEOUL — The South Korean government has announced a sweeping structural overhaul of its basic pension framework, transitioni ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2026.07.18

President Lee Demands Immediate Crackdown on Single-Stock Leverage ETFs and Bold Debt Relief for the Vulnerable: SEOUL — President Lee Jae-myung has issued a strong directive to regulatory bodies to overhaul South Korea’s financial ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2026.07.16

Entering the 800 Trillion Won Budget Era: Minister Park Outlines Strategic Focus on Youth, Regional Growth, and Three Mega Projects: SEOUL — Minister of Fiscal Planning and Budget Park Hong-keun announced on July 13 that South Korea is set to enter an unpre ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2026.07.13

Foreign Investors Return But Sell Off 'Samsung & Hynix' as Price Target Cuts Fuel KOSPI Peak Concerns: SEOUL — Despite a shift to net buying by foreign investors for the first time in 14 trading days, South Korea’s benchm ...; Kim Sungmoon Reporter 2026.07.09

SpaceX Faces Market Reality Check as Stock Plummets Below Day-One Closing Price: NEW YORK — Shares of Elon Musk’s aerospace giant, SpaceX, slipped below their debut-day closing price on Wednesday, ra ...; Ana Fernanda Reporter 2026.07.09

K-Bank’s Lending to Sole Proprietors Surpasses 5 Trillion Won, Fueled by Strategic Pivot to Secured Loans: SEOUL — K-Bank, one of South Korea's prominent internet-only banks, has officially crossed the milestone of 5 trillion won i ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2026.07.09

Shake Shack Celebrates 10th Anniversary in Korea with Exclusive 'Heritage Collection' Collaboration: SEOUL — In a milestone celebration marking a decade of success in the South Korean market, Shake Shack, the renowned global ...; Global Economic Times Reporter 2026.07.03

NH NongHyup Life Insurance Leads Landmark 165 Billion Won Project Finance for Eco-Friendly BESS in Gwangyang: GWANGYANG, South Korea — In a historic move for the South Korean insurance sector, NH NongHyup Life Insurance (NH Life) anno ...; Kim Young Min Reporter 2026.07.01

Yen and Won Hit Critical Lows as 'Strong Dollar' Fears Grip Asian Markets: In a startling development that has sent shockwaves across Asian financial markets, the Japanese yen has plummeted to its lowest l ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2026.07.01

Algorithms Over Quality: How Platform Self-Preferencing Distorts Consumer Choices: A recent study by the Korea Fair Trade Commission (KFTC) has confirmed that online platforms can significantly influence consumer ...; Kim Young Min Reporter 2026.06.29

Kioxia Employees Join Ranks of Multi-Millionaires Amidst Semiconductor Boom: TOKYO — In an extraordinary turn of events that has captured the attention of the Japanese financial market, approximately 6 ...; Hwang Sujin Reporter 2026.06.29

Bitcoin Bet Backfires: KOSDAQ Firms Face Delisting Risks Amidst Heavy Losses: The prolonged downturn in the virtual asset market is exerting immense pressure on corporate balance sheets that had previously pi ...; Kim Young Min Reporter 2026.06.29

Government Slashes Petroleum Price Caps by 150 Won per Liter amid Easing Middle East Tensions: SEOUL — The South Korean government announced a decisive reduction in the maximum price caps for petroleum products, effecti ...; Yim Kwangsoo Correspondent 2026.06.27

Political Debates Spark Over Semiconductor "Windfall" Redistribution: As South Korea’s semiconductor industry rides the crest of an unprecedented AI-driven boom in 2026, a contentious debate has ...; Hee Chan Kim Reporter 2026.06.27

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