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NAND Market Surges 70%... 'Samsung and Hynix' Sweep Global 1st and 2nd Places

The global NAND flash market showed a steep growth trend, surging 70% compared to the previous quarter, with Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix maintaining their positions side-by-side as the world'
Youth Employment Subsidies Up to 18M KRW… Self-Employed to Receive 1.5M KRW Childcare Allowances

Starting next year, eligibility for the Youth Job Leap Incentive will expand to include young job seekers in the capital region, while direct incentives paid to employed youth will jump from a maximum

South Korea Unveils Record 821 Trillion Won Budget for 2027

The South Korean government has finalized its draft budget for 2027, setting a record-high total expenditure of 820.9 trillion won (approximately $600 billion). Driven by a massive super-boom in the s

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South Korea Orders Massive Recalls for Over 55,000 Imported Vehicles Including Volvo and Land Rover: (C) Torque SEOUL – The South Korean Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport (MOLIT) has issued a series of volunta ...; Desk 2026.01.29

A Milestone Moment: S&P 500 Pierces 7,000 Barrier Amid Fed’s Strategic Pause: (C) Quarts NEW YORK — The New York Stock Exchange witnessed a historic yet cautious trading session on Wednesday, as the ...; Global Economic Times Reporter 2026.01.29

Microsoft Hits $81 Billion in Quarterly Revenue, Beating Estimates Despite Stock Dip on Azure Growth Concerns: (C) Nairametrics SAN FRANCISCO – Microsoft Corp. announced on Wednesday that its revenue for the second fiscal quarter (O ...; Eugenio Rodolfo Sanabria Reporter 2026.01.29

The Fall of the 'King of France': Ubisoft Shares Plummet 95% in Five Years: (C) La Derecha Diario PARIS – Ubisoft, once the crown jewel of the French and European gaming industries, is facing a histo ...; Ana Fernanda Reporter 2026.01.26

Economists Predict Prolonged 1% Low Growth; Call for AI Integration and Tech Protection: (C) Economy Middle East SEOUL — South Korea’s economy is expected to remain stuck in a low-growth trap of around 1% ...; Cho Kijo Reporter 2026.01.26

Foreigners’ Stock Holdings Hit 1,389 Trillion Won Amid KOSPI Bull Run: Shift to ‘SMR’ Sectors: (C) CNBC SEOUL — Foreign investors’ ownership in the South Korean stock market has reached its highest level in nea ...; Desk 2026.01.26

U.S.-Korea Trade Tensions Flare Over Coupang Data Breach; 'Emotional Response' Under Scrutiny: WASHINGTON D.C. / SEOUL — What began as a massive personal data breach at Coupang has rapidly escalated into a high-stakes d ...; Hwang Sujin Reporter 2026.01.26

Majority of Economists Project South Korea’s Growth to Stagnate in 1% Range: (C) Spectrum News SEOUL — More than half of South Korea’s economic experts believe the nation is headed for a period ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2026.01.26

Gyeonggi Province to Reinvest 64 Billion Won in Public Development Profits into Local Infrastructure: (C) Gyeonggi Province SUWON – Gyeonggi Province has announced a landmark initiative to return approximately 64 billion won ...; Kim Sungmoon Reporter 2026.01.25

Seomyeon Dongbo Plaza Remains Busan’s Most Expensive Land as Prices Rise 1.92%: (C) Creatrip BUSAN – The Busan Metropolitan Government announced on Sunday that Seomyeon Dongbo Plaza in Bujeon-dong, Bus ...; Cho Kijo Reporter 2026.01.25

KOSPI Defies 'Greenland Crisis,' Reclaims 4,900 Mark Amid Institutional Buying: (C) Youtube SEOUL — The South Korean benchmark KOSPI reversed early losses on Wednesday, briefly reclaiming the 4,900 lev ...; Desk 2026.01.21

KOSPI Hits Historic 4,900 Mark After 12-Day Rally; Hyundai Motor Soars to 3rd in Market Cap: SEOUL — The South Korean benchmark stock index, KOSPI, continued its record-breaking streak for the 12th consecutive trading ...; Global Economic Times Reporter 2026.01.19

S. Korean Manufacturers Brace for Revenue Dip in 2026 Amid Financial Volatility: (C) Newsis SEOUL – South Korean manufacturers expect their sales to retreat this year compared to 2025, as a combination ...; Hee Chan Kim Reporter 2026.01.18

IMF Warns: Korea’s Dollar Asset Exposure 25 Times Larger Than FX Market Capacity: (C) The Times SEOUL – The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has issued a warning regarding South Korea’s significan ...; Desk 2026.01.18

"Only for the Rich and Perfect Scorers": 300,000 Koreans Abandon Subscription Savings Accounts Last Year: (C) News1 SEOUL – The number of subscribers to housing subscription savings accounts in South Korea has declined for the ...; Global Economic Times Reporter 2026.01.18

IMF Issues "Grim Warning" for Korea: Mandatory Spending to Double in 25 Years: (C) Merco Press SEOUL — The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has issued a stark warning regarding South Korea’s fi ...; Yim Kwangsoo Correspondent 2026.01.16

Trump’s Federal Reserve Shake-up: A Double-Edged Sword for Bitcoin?: (C) OpenExo As President Donald Trump prepares to announce his nominee for the next Chair of the Federal Reserve "within weeks, ...; Eugenio Rodolfo Sanabria Reporter 2026.01.16

BOK Warns: US Consumption Faces Sharp Decline if Asset Bubble Bursts: (C) Axios SEOUL — The Bank of Korea (BOK) issued a stark warning on Friday, stating that a potential collapse of the U.S. ...; Global Economic Times Reporter 2026.01.16

"5-Year Wait for K-Transformers": Supply Shortage Creates a 'Tariff-Free Zone': (C) IEEE Spectrum SEOUL – The global power equipment market has shifted into a dominant "sellers' market," with South Kor ...; Eugenio Rodolfo Sanabria Reporter 2026.01.15

Crypto "Super Ant" Gains $7.2M with 1,043% Return on Altcoin: (C) Businees Insight SEOUL — A retail investor, often referred to in Korea as a "Super Ant," has made headlines after rec ...; Desk 2026.01.15