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Naphtha Prices Skyrocket 68%: South Korea Braces for Producer Price Surge

South Korea’s production costs have hit a fever pitch as the Producer Price Index (PPI) extended its climbing streak for a seventh consecutive month. Driven by a volatile surge in international
Gov't Launches 'One-Team' Initiative to Transform Regional Airports into Tourism Hubs

The South Korean government has officially embarked on a collaborative effort to transform regional airports into strategic gateways for international tourism. By integrating airport infrastructure wi

From Safety Drivers to Fully Autonomous: South Korea to Launch First Unmanned Trucking Service in June

SEOUL — The landscape of South Korea’s logistics industry is set for a historic shift this summer. Starting in June, autonomous trucks will officially begin transporting commercial freight

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Nasdaq Gains 1% as Semiconductor Surge Trumps Middle East Tensions: The global financial markets are showing signs of "war fatigue," as investors increasingly bet on diplomatic resolutions over geop ...; Ana Fernanda Reporter 2026.04.14

BOK Holds Rate Steady for Seventh Consecutive Meeting, Signaling End of Easing Cycle: The Bank of Korea (BOK) on Friday maintained its benchmark interest rate at 2.50%, marking the seventh consecutive session of stat ...; Global Economic Times Reporter 2026.04.10

South Korean Financial Groups Surpass ₩4,000 Trillion in Total Assets; Net Profit Hits ₩26.7 Trillion Amid Stock Market Rally: The combined total assets of South Korea’s major financial holding companies have officially crossed the ₩4,000 trillion mil ...; Hwang Sujin Reporter 2026.04.09

The End of ‘Panic Buying’: Financial Decoupling Freezes Korean Real Estate and Auction Markets: SEOUL – The era of "Young-kkeul"—a popular Korean term meaning "pulling every last soul" to secure a mortgage—ha ...; Desk 2026.04.09

Tensions Resurface in Middle East, Sending KRW/USD Exchange Rate Rebounding Toward 1,480 Won: SEOUL — The South Korean won took a sharp turn for the worse on Thursday, erasing a portion of the previous day’s sign ...; Hwang Sujin Reporter 2026.04.09

High Oil Prices Spare No One: Diesel Surpasses 2,000 Won for the First Time in 44 Months: (C) Cedirates Despite a recent breakthrough in geopolitical tensions with a two-week ceasefire agreement between the United Sta ...; Global Economic Times Reporter 2026.04.09

KOSPI Surges Back to 5,870 Mark as U.S.-Iran Ceasefire Triggers Global Market Rally: SEOUL — South Korean financial markets experienced a dramatic rebound on Wednesday as investor sentiment shifted from fear t ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2026.04.08

South Korea Gears Up for Rapid $19 Billion Extra Budget Push to Combat Middle East War Fallout: SEOUL — The South Korean government is moving at full throttle to deploy a massive 26.2 trillion won (approximately $19.3 bi ...; Hwang Sujin Reporter 2026.04.06

Samsung Electronics Hikes Prices for High-Capacity Foldables Amid Currency Woes and Rising Component Costs: SEOUL — Samsung Electronics has officially adjusted the factory prices of several high-capacity smartphone models, citing th ...; Yim Kwangsoo Correspondent 2026.04.02

"1 Trillion Won in Interest Over Two Years"... Hanwha Solutions Faces 280-Billion Won Debt Bomb This Year: Failed to meet financial covenants for a 370-billion won foreign currency loan.Operating losses exceeded 300 billion won for two c ...; Global Economic Times Reporter 2026.04.02

The Silicon Shield: Korea’s March Exports Hit Record $86B as AI Semi-Supercycle Erupts: SEOUL — South Korea’s export engine has ignored the escalating geopolitical friction in the Middle East to deliver a r ...; Global Economic Times Reporter 2026.04.02

March Exports Break $80 billion Mark for the First Time... Trade Surplus Hits All-Time High: SEOUL – Amidst a landscape of global uncertainty and a tumultuous domestic political climate, South Korea’s economy ha ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2026.04.01

Won-Dollar Exchange Rate Surges to 1,515 Range Amid Triple Whammy: War, Oil Prices, and Foreign Capital Outflow: The South Korean won has weakened significantly against the U.S. dollar, climbing to the mid-1,515 range as escalating geopolitica ...; Yim Kwangsoo Correspondent 2026.03.30

South Korean Insurers Face 14.5% Profit Slump in 2025 Amid Rising Loss Contracts and Global Volatility: SEOUL — South Korea’s insurance sector recorded a significant double-digit decline in net profit last year, as a combi ...; Global Economic Times Reporter 2026.03.30

Card Issuers Caught in the Crossfire of Samsung-Apple Pay Fee War: [SEOUL] A long-standing conflict over payment platform fees is reaching a breaking point, leaving South Korean card issuers in a p ...; Global Economic Times Reporter 2026.03.27

SK Hynix CEO Targets 100 Trillion Won Net Cash to Fuel "Uninterrupted" AI Investment: ICHEON, South Korea — SK Hynix CEO Kwak Noh-jung announced a bold financial strategy on Wednesday, pledging to amass over 10 ...; Kim Sungmoon Reporter 2026.03.26

E-mart Launches "Half-Price" Kimbap at 3,980 Won for Two Rolls to Combat Inflation: As the cost of dining out continues to soar, E-mart is stepping in to ease the burden on consumers' wallets. The retail giant anno ...; Global Economic Times Reporter 2026.03.26

Celltrion Bets $900M on Massive Expansion, Aiming for 570,000-Liter Global Bio Dominance: INCHEON, South Korea — Celltrion announced on March 24, 2026, a bold 1.2 trillion KRW (approx. $900 million) investment plan ...; Desk 2026.03.24

KB Financial Group Launches 20 Trillion Won 'Productive Finance' Initiative for 2026: SEOUL – KB Financial Group announced on March 24, 2026, the launch of the "KB Kookmin Happiness Growth Project," a massive 2 ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2026.03.24

Saudi Arabia Warns of $180 Oil as Iran Conflict Threatens Global Energy Security: RIYADH — Saudi energy officials have issued a stark warning that international crude prices could surge past $180 per barrel ...; Ana Fernanda Reporter 2026.03.20

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