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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
"Wiped Out 90%": Why Retail Traders Refuse to Quit High-Risk Leverage Despite Brutal Market Rout

"When the first 10% loss hit, I convinced myself it was just a routine correction and that the market would bounce right back," shared an anonymous office worker on a popular corporate com

Chungcheongbuk-do Launches TF to Drive the "Regional Revitalization Investment Fund"

Chungcheongbuk-do held the kickoff meeting for the "Regional Revitalization Investment Fund" Task Force at the provincial office on the 10th, presided over by Vice Governor for Economic Af

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SK Hynix Announces Record-Breaking 40 Trillion Won Share Buyback and Cancellation to Maximize Shareholder Value: SEOUL — SK Hynix has unveiled an unprecedented shareholder return policy, announcing plans to acquire and cancel 40 trillion ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2026.08.19

Moody's Upgrades South Korea's 2026 Growth Forecast to 3.5% on Semiconductor Boom: Global credit rating agency Moody’s has substantially raised South Korea’s economic growth forecast for the year to 3. ...; Global Economic Times Reporter 2026.08.18

KOSPI Nears 7,000 Milestone with a 2.4% Surge, Riding a Five-Day Winning Streak Market Overview: A Powerful Weekly Rally: South Korean stock markets closed the week on a high note, extending a robust five-day winning streak driven by cooling U.S. infla ...; Global Economic Times Reporter 2026.08.15

"No to Tech Duopoly, No to Leverage": Foreign Investors Ditch $6.2 Billion in South Korea for Taiwan's Stability: Following a severe global equity market correction last month centered on artificial intelligence (AI) technology heavyweights, in ...; Kim Sungmoon Reporter 2026.08.13

'Delisting Countdown' Becomes Reality as Mass Administrative Stock Designations Hit Listed Companies: Exit warning lights have simultaneously flashed across South Korea’s stock markets as financial regulators enforce stricter ...; Global Economic Times Reporter 2026.08.13

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 fres ...; Global Economic Times Reporter 2026.08.09

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 ha ...; Kim Young Min Reporter 2026.08.08

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 dilig ...; Global Economic Times Reporter 2026.08.08

Global Investment Banks Raise South Korea's 2026 Growth Outlook to Average 3.2%: SEOUL, August 6, 2026 — Major global investment banks (IBs) have upgraded their 2026 real gross domestic product (GDP) growt ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2026.08.07

Goldman Sachs Maintains KOSPI Target at 12,000, Citing "Excessive Market Fear": SEOUL — Global investment bank Goldman Sachs has reaffirmed its "Overweight" rating on the South Korean stock market and mai ...; Hwang Sujin Reporter 2026.08.07

South Korea Unveils 'Productive Finance ISA' to Drive Wealth Creation for Youth and Boost Capital Markets: SEOUL — In a sweeping effort to stimulate domestic capital markets and help young citizens build long-term wealth, the South ...; Global Economic Times Reporter 2026.08.04

Regulatory Squeeze Takes Effect: Single-Stock Leverage Trading Volume Collapses 90% Following KRW 30 Million Deposit Mandate: SEOUL — South Korea’s newly implemented regulatory restrictions on single-stock leveraged and inverse exchange-traded ...; Hwang Sujin Reporter 2026.08.04

South Korea to End Tax Cuts for Hybrid Vehicles This Year; Incentives for Electric and Hydrogen Cars Extended to 2028: SEOUL — South Korea’s Ministry of Economy and Finance (MOEF) announced its comprehensive '2026 Tax Reform Plan' on Aug ...; Desk 2026.08.04

Bank of Korea Shifts Stance to Resume Gold Purchases After 13-Year Hiatus: SEOUL — The Bank of Korea (BOK) has officially shifted its long-held conservative reserve management strategy, announcing a ...; Global Economic Times Reporter 2026.08.04

BSP Honors Northern Luzon Partners for Driving Financial Inclusion and Digital Growth: The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) has commended key partner institutions across Northern Luzon for their crucial role in expan ...; Global Economic Times Reporter 2026.08.02

Philippine Bank Lending and Money Supply Growth Moderated in June: MANILA — Expansion in Philippine bank lending and domestic money supply eased in June 2026, reflecting heightened caution am ...; Global Economic Times Reporter 2026.08.02

Korea Tightens Grip on Offshore Crypto Holdings: Investors Urged to Disclose Assets as CARF Enforcement Approaches: SEOUL — For years, many South Korean cryptocurrency investors operated under the assumption that offshore digital assets rem ...; Hwang Sujin Reporter 2026.08.02

SK Hynix Hits Historic Daily Limit High for the First Time in Company History: SEOUL — South Korean semiconductor giant SK Hynix Inc. made history on Friday, surging to its daily upper price limit during ...; Hwang Sujin Reporter 2026.08.01

Slight Relief: Domestic Fuel Prices Drop for 11th Consecutive Week as Gasoline and Diesel Hover in 1,800-Won Range: South Korean motorists and logistics providers are experiencing a modest measure of financial reprieve as retail gasoline and dies ...; Kim Young Min Reporter 2026.08.01

Wall Street Pauses Semiconductor Rally as Hyperscalers Surge: What It Means for Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix: NEW YORK — Wall Street capped off the final trading session of July with a robust multi-index rally, driven by blowout quart ...; Sharon Yoon Correspondent 2026.08.01

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