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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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Silver Rush in Jongno: Showcases and Waiting Lists for Silver Bars as Prices Soar: (C) Investing News Network JONGNO, SEOUL – The historic jewelry district of Jongno 3-ga is currently swept up in a "Silver ...; Hwang Sujin Reporter 2026.01.07

Conflict Brews Over Ilsan Bridge Toll-Free Initiative: Gyeonggi Pushes Forward While Incheon Hesitates: (C) Gyeonggi Province GOYANG/INCHEON — A long-standing tug-of-war over the toll fees of Ilsan Bridge, the only paid crossin ...; Global Economic Times Reporter 2026.01.06

Domestic Equity Funds Outperform Global Peers with 81% Return in 2025: (C) Investment Week SEOUL — South Korean equity funds delivered a stellar performance in 2025, significantly outperforming ...; Yim Kwangsoo Correspondent 2026.01.05

"2026 is the Year of K-Stock Revival": Ultra-High-Net-Worth Individuals Bet on 'K.O.R.E.A.': (C) KED Global SEOUL – As 2026 begins, South Korea’s ultra-wealthy investors, each holding assets exceeding 3 billion ...; Desk 2026.01.05

Seoul Apartment Prices Hit 19-Year High in 2025, Surpassing Previous Peak: Seoul apartment prices surged by 8.71% in 2025, marking the sharpest annual increase in 19 years and exceeding the previous peaks ...; Yim Kwangsoo Correspondent 2026.01.02

Basic Pension Eligibility Threshold Raised to 2.47 Million Won for Single Senior Households: (C) BORGEN Magazine SEOUL – The Ministry of Health and Welfare announced on January 1, 2026, that the income eligibility th ...; Kim Sungmoon Reporter 2026.01.02

Bain Capital to Acquire Andar Parent Echo Marketing, Launching Tender Offer for Delisting: SEOUL — Bain Capital, a leading global private equity firm, is set to acquire Echo Marketing, a KOSDAQ-listed digital market ...; Global Economic Times Reporter 2026.01.02

OpenAI Sets New Record with $1.5 Million Stock Compensation Per Employee: (C) NewsBytes SAN FRANCISCO – OpenAI, the creator of ChatGPT, has set a new benchmark in Silicon Valley by granting its emp ...; Eunsil Ju Reporter 2026.01.02

GM Outperforms Tesla and Ford in 2024 Stock Performance: (C) Toledo Blade DETROIT — General Motors (GM) has emerged as the top-performing auto stock among U.S.-listed carmakers in ...; Graciela Maria Reporter 2026.01.01

Copper Prices Skyrocket 40% in 2025, Marking Best Performance in 16 Years: (C) Valley City times SEOUL – While gold and silver traditionally dominate the spotlight during precious metal rallies, 202 ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2026.01.01

JPMorgan Projects Bitcoin to Hit $170,000 as Institutional Adoption Accelerates: (C) Watcher Guru As the digital asset market moves toward a new era defined by regulatory clarity, institutional integration, and ...; Desk 2026.01.01

KOSPI Surges 75.62% in 2025, Marking Highest Annual Growth Since 1999: SEOUL — The South Korean stock market concluded its final trading session of 2025 on a historic high, recording its most sig ...; Hwang Sujin Reporter 2025.12.30

Korea Investment & Securities Hits 1 Trillion KRW Milestone with Nation’s First IMA Over 20,000 individual investors flock to the principal-protected account; average investment reaches 43 million KRW.: SEOUL — Korea Investment & Securities (KIS) announced on Tuesday that more than 20,000 individual investors flocked to t ...; Global Economic Times Reporter 2025.12.30

Korea to Replace Prison Terms with Hefty Fines for Corporate Misconduct; Max Penalty for Retail Giants Up Tenfold: SEOUL – The South Korean government and the ruling party announced on Tuesday a sweeping reform of economic punishment regul ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2025.12.30

China to Transition Digital Yuan into 'Deposit Currency' with Interest Payments Starting 2025: (C) CryptoDnes.bg BEIJING — In a landmark shift for the world’s most advanced major central bank digital currency (CB ...; Hwang Sujin Reporter 2025.12.30

NVIDIA Completes $5 Billion Investment in Intel, Securing 4% Stake: (C) NBC Bay Area SAN FRANCISCO – In a landmark move that signals a strategic realignment within the semiconductor industry, ...; Sharon Yoon Correspondent 2025.12.30

Silver Shatters $80 Ceiling as Copper nears $13,000 Amid Global Supply Squeeze: (C) Pixabay LONDON / NEW YORK — Industrial and precious metals are ending the year with a historic rally. International sil ...; Graciela Maria Reporter 2025.12.29

Bank Gold and Silver Sales Hit Record Highs as "Precious Metal Fever" Sweeps Korea: (C) The Times SEOUL – Domestic demand for precious metals has reached an unprecedented peak, with sales of gold and silver ...; Hwang Sujin Reporter 2025.12.29

"Cashless Society" Accelerates: Monthly Cash Spending Drops to 320,000 Won: (C) Inside Small Business SEOUL — While the transition toward a "cashless society" is picking up pace in South Korea, a par ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2025.12.29

S. Korean Insurers to Raise Auto Insurance Premiums by 1% Amid Ballooning Deficits: (C) Policy House SEOUL – South Korean non-life insurers are set to raise auto insurance premiums by an average of 1.5% next ...; Global Economic Times Reporter 2025.12.29

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