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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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Jeonju International Film Festival to Boost Local Economy and Small Businesses: Jeonju, South Korea – The Jeonju International Film Festival is set to play a more active role in revitalizing the local eco ...; Hwang Sujin Reporter 2025.01.16

Bank of Korea Holds Rates Amidst Political Turmoil and Economic Uncertainty: Seoul, South Korea – The Bank of Korea (BOK) has decided to keep its benchmark interest rate unchanged at 3.00%, citing conc ...; Global Economic Times Reporter 2025.01.16

South Korea's Housing Market Faces Steep Decline Amidst Economic Uncertainty: Seoul, South Korea – South Korea's housing market is experiencing a significant downturn, according to a recent survey by th ...; Global Economic Times Reporter 2025.01.16

KOSDAQ Firms Face Scrutiny Amid Disclosure Lapses: Seoul, South Korea – The Korea Exchange (KRX) has reported a sharp increase in non-compliant disclosures by companies listed ...; Global Economic Times Reporter 2025.01.14

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Dried Laver Prices Soar Amidst Global Demand: Seoul, South Korea – The price of dried laver, a staple in Korean cuisine, has surged dramatically in the past year, putting ...; Global Economic Times Reporter 2025.01.13

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South Korea's Corporate Giants Face Market Downturn: Seoul, South Korea – South Korea's largest conglomerates experienced a significant decline in their market capitalization la ...; Global Economic Times Reporter 2025.01.12

South Korea Achieves $1 Trillion Milestone in Overseas Construction Orders: Seoul, South Korea – South Korea's Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport announced on 9th that the country’s ...; Global Economic Times Reporter 2025.01.12

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