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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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KOSPI Rebounds to 2940s, Defying Middle East Tensions: Seoul, South Korea – The Korea Composite Stock Price Index (KOSPI) defied escalating Middle East tensions on June 16, 2025, ...; Desk 2025.06.16

Gyeongju City to Provide Up to 700,000 Won in Energy Vouchers to Vulnerable Households: Gyeongju, North Gyeongsang Province – Gyeongju City is set to launch its 2025 Energy Voucher Support Project, a crucial init ...; Hee Chan Kim Reporter 2025.06.16

Paraguay's Banking System Delinquency Rate Hits 7-Month High, But Down Year-on-Year: ASUNCIÓN, Paraguay – As of April 2025, the delinquency rate in Paraguay's banking system reached 2.48%, marking a 0.6 ...; Ana Fernanda Reporter 2025.06.13

Singapore's Declining Domestic Vegetable Production Emerges as Food Security Threat: Singapore's domestic production of vegetables and seafood continued to decline in 2024. In contrast, egg production reportedly inc ...; LEE YEON SIL Reporter 2025.06.12

Singapore, a Tourism Hub Back in the Spotlight Thanks to Lady Gaga's Successful Concerts: The pop star Lady Gaga's four-day concert run in Singapore last month once again proved that this city-state is not merely a trans ...; LEE YEON SIL Reporter 2025.06.12

World Bank Upgrades Argentina's 2025 Growth Forecast to 5.5%... 'Lone' Growth Amidst Latin American Slowdown: The World Bank has significantly raised Argentina's economic growth forecast for 2025 to 5.5%, anticipating that Argentina will ac ...; Ana Fernanda Reporter 2025.06.11

Philippines Emerges as Southeast Asia's Top Market: Decelerating Inflation and Positive Economic Outlook: MANILA, Philippines – The Philippines is emerging as the most promising investment destination among Southeast Asian emergin ...; Yim Kwangsoo Correspondent 2025.06.09

South Korea's Per Capita GNI Surpasses ₩50 Million for the First Time: SEOUL, South Korea – South Korea has achieved a significant economic milestone, with its per capita Gross National Income (G ...; Desk 2025.06.05

KOSPI Reclaims 2,770 Mark, Surging 2.7% on New Government Expectations, First Time in 10 Months: Seoul, South Korea – The South Korean stock market experienced a robust surge on June 4, 2025, the first trading day after t ...; Desk 2025.06.04

Paraguay Records 0% Inflation in May, Cumulative Inflation Reaches 3%: According to the Consumer Price Index (IPC) announced by the Central Bank of Paraguay (BCP) on Tuesday, May 3rd, 2025, the inflati ...; Yim Kwangsoo Correspondent 2025.06.04

South Korea's May Inflation Cools to 1.9%, But Livestock Prices Soar: Seoul, South Korea – South Korea's consumer price inflation eased to 1.9% in May, marking a return to the 1% range after fiv ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2025.06.04

India Poised to Become World's Fourth-Largest Economy This Year, Overtaking Japan: New Delhi, India – India's Gross Domestic Product (GDP) is projected to surpass that of Japan by the end of this year, posit ...; Ana Fernanda Reporter 2025.06.01

South Korean LPG Suppliers Announce Price Cuts for June Amid Favorable Market Conditions: SEOUL, South Korea – South Korea's leading liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) suppliers, SK Gas and E1, have announced a reductio ...; Hee Chan Kim Reporter 2025.05.31

South Korea's Central Government Debt Reaches KRW 1,141.2 Trillion in 2024 Amidst Improving Fiscal Transparency: South Korea's central government debt climbed to KRW 1,141.2 trillion (approximately $826 billion USD) in 2024, marking an increas ...; Hwang Sujin Reporter 2025.05.31

Bitcoin Extends Correction, Dips Below $105,000 Mark for First Time in 11 Days: Bitcoin, the world's leading cryptocurrency, is experiencing a prolonged correction after recently nearing a significant price pea ...; Graciela Maria Reporter 2025.05.31

Foreign Investors Make a Welcome Return to South Korean Equities After 10 Months: SEOUL – Foreign investors have returned to the South Korean stock market, snapping a nine-month selling streak in May with a ...; Global Economic Times Reporter 2025.05.31

Paraguay Smoothly Proceeds with May Salary Payments for Civil Servants and Healthcare Workers: ASUNCION, Paraguay – The Paraguayan Ministry of Economy and Finance (MEF) announced that May public sector salary payments a ...; Desk 2025.05.28

TCA Tanoira Cassagne Successfully Advises on Bond Issuances for Argentine Banks Comafi and Supervielle: BUENOS AIRES, Argentina – TCA Tanoira Cassagne, a leading Argentine law firm, recently provided successful legal counsel for ...; ONLINE TEAM 2025.05.28

Bitcoin Soars to New Highs, But Retail Investors Remain on the Sidelines: SEOUL, South Korea – Bitcoin has been on a tear, surging over 50% since early April to surpass the $110,000 mark and hit new ...; Desk 2025.05.27

Paraguay: Inflation Outpaces Wage Growth Over Last Decade, Eroding Purchasing Power: ASUNCIÓN, Paraguay – Over the past decade, inflation in Paraguay has surged significantly, while wage increases have ...; Global Economic Times Reporter 2025.05.27