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How a dispute over ecommerce firm Coupang is testing US-South Korea ties

South Korea's fine on ecommerce firm Coupang has drawn significant US criticism. This dispute raises concerns about Seoul's openness to American technology companies. The issue is impacting broader bilateral relations and security negotiations between the two nations. South Korean officials maintain the fine was for a data leak, not discrimination.…

The Economic Times

South Korea’s Extreme Market Volatility Triggers Intervention on Leveraged ETFs Tied to SK Hynix, Samsung

Seoul is tripling the cash Korean investors must hold to trade leveraged single-stock funds, an emergency attempt to contain the violent volatility that have triggered several emergency trading halts on the KOSPI index in recent weeks.

Benzinga

Anne’s royal meet and greet with a robot during South Korea tour

The Princess Royal was said to be extremely interested to talk about AI

The Independent UK

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Anne’s royal encounter with humanoid robot on trip to South Korea

The princess, who is on a three-day official visit to the republic, shook hands with the state of the art machine in a lab in the capital Seoul.

Evening Standard

Seoul leads Asian stocks higher as US inflation eases rate fears

HONG KONG — Seoul led gains across Asian equity markets early Wednesday as tech firms bounced back following a softer-than-expected US inflation print that soothed worries about a possible interest rate hike this month.

Bangkok Post

Global Market Update | SK Hynix set to gain as South Korea eases capital-raising rules

South Korea's ruling party seeks to ease rules for SK Hynix joint ventures. This move aims to attract outside capital for new chip factories. The proposed law change allows subsidiaries to form ventures with investors. SK Hynix needs significant funds for its aggressive chip expansion plans. New ventures must also…

The Economic Times

SK Hynix US-listed shares slip nearly 8% as Nasdaq debut euphoria cools

SK Hynix’s US-listed shares fell nearly 8% after a strong Nasdaq debut, as investors booked profits in AI-linked chip stocks. The decline triggered broader weakness across global semiconductor stocks, with sharp losses in Seoul and the US, reflecting growing concerns over valuations and sustainability of AI-driven demand.

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SK Hynix plunges after Nasdaq debut as memory chip euphoria cools

Seoul's stock market faced a dramatic nine percent drop, prompting a temporary halt in trading activities. SK Hynix shares plummeted by over fifteen percent, marking their most significant daily decline. This downturn reflects wider losses across South Korea, particularly affecting competing chip manufacturers. Investors are now retracting earlier gains amid…

The Economic Times

South Korea launches digital nomad visa with easier rules, longer stay

South Korea has launched its F-1-D digital nomad visa, effective June 30, allowing remote workers to reside in the country for up to three years. Income requirements have been reduced for certain applicants based on age and location. Spouses and dependent children are permitted to accompany the primary visa holder.…

The Economic Times

SK Hynix sinks after Nasdaq debut amid profit-taking, easing earnings optimism

SK Hynix shares declined significantly in Seoul trading on Monday. This followed a strong debut for its American Depositary Receipts on Nasdaq. Investors booked profits after the successful U.S. listing concluded. Concerns about second-quarter earnings also impacted market sentiment. Shipment increases for HBM4 chips did not appear to materialize at…

The Economic Times

$1 Trillion SK Hynix Storms Wall Street With Record-Shattering $26.5 Billion Nasdaq Debut

SK Hynix, a leading South Korean memory-chip maker, raised $26.5B in the largest-ever US share sale by a foreign firm, as its market value nears $1 trillion.

International Business Times UK

Global Market: SK Hynix's Nasdaq ADR debut raises $26.5 billion amid AI chip boom

South Korean chipmaker SK Hynix successfully raised $26.5 billion through its ADR offering. This significant fundraising highlights robust global investor interest in AI semiconductor suppliers. The company is a leading provider of essential high-bandwidth memory chips for AI processors.

The Economic Times

Five Indian Cities Where a Food Walk on the Streets Tells You More Than Any Museum

Lucknow: The Tehzeeb Is in the Serving, Not the DishYou don't understand Lucknow by reading about the nawabs. You understand it by watching the man at the tunde kabab counter in Aminabad hand you your parcel with both hands, with a slight incline of the head, as if the transaction…

Times Life

Wall Street suffers major losses as AI stocks tumble and oil prices jump

The market's unease originated in Asia, where South Korean tech giant Samsung Electronics saw its shares tumble 6.9% in Seoul

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South Korean law targeting 'fake news' takes effect as journalists' groups raise concerns

South Korea saw a surge in online misinformation following the botched 2024 martial law attempt, including unsubstantiated allegations of Chinese interference in the electoral system.

The Economic Times

Seoul dives on tough day for Asia as Samsung fails to ease tech woes

Seoul stocks led Asian market losses as Samsung's shares tumbled significantly. Investors remained cautious despite strong earnings and AI-driven demand for memory chips. Wall Street indexes reopened with gains, easing worries over a tech sector retreat. Oil prices climbed over one percent after an incident off Oman's coast. Traders await…

Bangkok Post

Samsung expects 1,800% operating profit leap on AI boom

SEOUL - South Korean technology giant Samsung Electronics forecast Tuesday a massive 19-fold jump in second-quarter operating profit from a year earlier, buoyed by sustained AI-driven demand for memory chips.

The Economic Times

Global Market: South Korea launches 24-hour onshore dollar-won trading to boost global market appeal

South Korea has launched a 24-hour onshore dollar-won trading system, a significant move to boost currency accessibility and global appeal. This extended trading window aims to attract foreign investors and improve market liquidity, aligning with Seoul's ambition for developed market status in global indices. The reform is expected to enhance…

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3,000% bonuses but a growing wealth divide: South Korea grapples with its AI chip boom

Powered by chipmakers Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix, South Korea is seeing a surge in wealth, but there are questions over who gets to share in the profits

The Independent UK

South Korea disputes US congressional report claiming discrimination against Seattle-based Coupang

South Korea’s government has disputed a U.S. congressional report accusing Seoul of discriminating against Coupang

The Independent UK

South Korean fans boo World Cup squad arriving home after early exit

Crowds booed South Korea’s World Cup team as they returned to Seoul on Tuesday (30 June) following their early exit from the tournament.

The Economic Times

Korea taps Samsung, SK Hynix in $576 billion AI-chip drive to cement global leadership

The plan, anchored by Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix, marks Lee's boldest push yet to align South Korea's AI and chip ambitions with his pledge to narrow domestic regional disparities and revive economies beyond the Seoul metropolitan area.

The Independent UK

South Korea announces $1 trillion semiconductor and AI ‘megaprojects’ plan

Samsung stocks drop by four per cent despite major AI and semiconductor investment

Bangkok Post

South Korea to invest nearly $1.2 trillion in chips, AI data centres

SEOUL - South Korea will invest nearly US$1.2 trillion -- equivalent to more than two-thirds of its GDP -- in a new chip-building hub and AI data centres over several years, as it seeks to profit from soaring demand while developing previously neglected regions.

Bangkok Post

South Korea president apologises after World Cup group-stage exit

SEOUL — South Korean President Lee Jae Myung condemned the country's premature World Cup exit on Sunday, pointing the finger at "incompetent people" and apologising to the nation.

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