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US "Blue Wave" Fades as KOSPI Recovers Past 5,200: Inflation Remains the Key Variable for Future Rallies

Following a volatile period triggered by the U.S. midterm elections, South Korea's benchmark KOSPI has staged a dramatic rebound, soaring past the 5,200 threshold fueled by a powerful rally among
South Korean Doctors' Average Annual Business Income Tops 400 Million Won in Latest Tax Data

SEOUL — South Korea’s medical professionals, particularly physicians, have seen their average business earnings climb significantly, though the data also points to a widening gap between h

The Generational Wealth Divide: Why Young South Koreans Are Resentful Over the Basic Pension System

SEOUL — In an era defined by economic uncertainty and mounting living costs, a growing policy debate is intensifying across South Korea. At the heart of the friction is a stark contrast: young p

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Won-Dollar Exchange Rate Swings Below 1,400 Amid US-China Trade Optimism and Shifting Monetary Policies: Seoul, South Korea – The Korean won (KRW) experienced a volatile trading day on Tuesday, breaching the 1,400 mark against th ...; Desk 2025.05.12

Navigating the Golden Question: Understanding Taxation on Gold and Other Assets in South Korea: The fundamental principle of taxation, often summarized as "where there is income, there is tax," carries an intuitive weight. Yet ...; Yim Kwangsoo Correspondent 2025.05.12

The Silent Debt Trap: How Revolving Credit Can Secretly Triple Your Bills: Seoul, South Korea – In an era where financial prudence is increasingly vital, a seemingly innocuous financial tool lurking ...; ONLINE TEAM 2025.05.12

The Sub-Won Strategy: South Korean Retailers Embrace Ultra-Low Prices as Consumer Sensitivity Peaks: Seoul, South Korea – In a stark departure from the long-held emphasis on "value for money," South Korean retailers, spanning ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2025.05.12

US Stock Market Faces Uphill Battle for Swift Recovery, Experts Warn at Seoul Money Show: Leading investment strategists and market analysts convened at the 2025 Seoul Money Show this past weekend, offering a cautious ou ...; Ana Fernanda Reporter 2025.05.12

Weak Philippine Q1 GDP Growth Fuels Expectations for Interest Rate Cut: The Philippine economy recorded a lower-than-expected annual growth rate of 5.4% in the first quarter of this year, increasing the ...; Kim Sungmoon Reporter 2025.05.09

Philippines Aims for $2 Trillion Economy by 2050, Focuses on Attracting Private Investment: The Philippine government has set a target of reaching a $2 trillion economic scale by 2050, building on its strong economic growt ...; Kim Sungmoon Reporter 2025.05.09

Surging New Taiwan Dollar: Reflecting Potential Outcomes of US-Taiwan Trade Negotiations?: On May 2nd, the New Taiwan Dollar (NTD) surged 3.3% against the US dollar, marking its largest single-day gain in 23 years. For Ta ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2025.05.09

Chinese and Hong Kong Equities Surge Towards One-Month Peak on Beijing's Proactive Stimulus and Easing Trade Concerns: Beijing and Hong Kong – Buoyed by a decisive move from Beijing to inject stimulus into its slowing economy, mainland Chinese ...; Graciela Maria Reporter 2025.05.08

Vietnam Eyes Overhaul of Property Transfer Tax System to Combat Evasion and Boost Revenue: Hanoi, Vietnam – The Vietnamese government is actively pursuing a significant reform of its property transfer tax system, pr ...; Ana Fernanda Reporter 2025.05.07

Samsung Securities Cultivates Future Investors with Minor Account Opening Promotion: In a move to encourage early financial literacy and long-term wealth building, Samsung Securities has launched a special "Seed of ...; Desk 2025.05.07

Paraguay: Vegetable and Fruit Prices Soar 30% in 5 Months, Raising Concerns of Prolonged High Inflation: In Paraguay, the prices of vegetables and fruits have surged by an average of over 30% in the past five months, placing a signific ...; Global Economic Times Reporter 2025.05.06

Asian Markets Mixed Amid US-China Trade Uncertainty; Australian Shares Decline on Westpac Earnings Miss: Asian stock markets exhibited a generally subdued performance on Monday, trading within a narrow range as investors cautiously mon ...; Global Economic Times Reporter 2025.05.05

IMF Downgrades South Korea's Economic Outlook: $40,000 Per Capita GDP Delayed to 2029: A recent report from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) has cast a shadow over South Korea's economic trajectory, pushing back ...; Kim Sungmoon Reporter 2025.05.05

Paraguay's April Inflation Slows to 0.4%, Cumulative 3% Records Persistent Pressure: The Central Bank of Paraguay (BCP) announced last month through a press conference that the inflation rate for April 2025 recorded ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2025.05.04

Wall Street Trades with Losses After Unexpected Contraction of the US GDP: New York – Wall Street experienced a downturn on Wednesday as major indices registered losses following the release of data ...; Greace Nunez Correspondent 2025.05.03

U.S. Economy Stumbles with Unexpected Q1 GDP Contraction Amid Tariff Fallout: Washington D.C. – The United States economy has delivered a significant shock, reporting a contraction of 0.3% in its Gross ...; Pedro Espinola Special Correspondent 2025.05.03

Daejeon Boosts Digital Inclusion with Enhanced Assistive Technology Support for People with Disabilities: DAEJEON, SOUTH KOREA – Daejeon Metropolitan City has announced an ambitious initiative to bolster digital inclusion for its ...; Hwang Sujin Reporter 2025.05.03

Cheonan City Launches Intensive Crackdown on Delinquent Local Taxes to Bolster Fiscal Stability: Cheonan City, South Korea – Cheonan City has announced a robust initiative to aggressively pursue the collection of outstand ...; JEONG CHAN MYEONG 2025.05.03

Cheonan City Boosts Green Mobility with Electric Motorcycle Subsidies, Incentivizing Scrappage of Polluting Vehicles: Cheonan, South Korea – In a proactive move to combat air pollution and foster a greener urban environment, Cheonan City has ...; HONG MOON HWA Senior Reporter 2025.05.03