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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 level as significant inflows from foreign and institutional investors off
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 day, closing above the 4,900 level for the first time in history. Des

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 of domestic consumption slumps, supply chain instability, and heighten

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FANUC Stock Surges 60% as World’s Top Robotics Firm Joins Forces with NVIDIA: (C) Seeking Alpha TOKYO – FANUC, the world’s leading industrial robotics and factory automation (FA) company, has eme ...; Pedro Espinola Special Correspondent 2025.12.25

Apple CEO Tim Cook Doubles Nike Stake Amid Stock Slump, Signaling Confidence in Turnaround: (C) Rolling Out New York — Shares of Nike Inc. (NKE) saw a significant rebound during Wednesday’s pre-market and hol ...; Greace Nunez Correspondent 2025.12.25

S&P 500 Hits New Intraday Record Amid Holiday-Shortened Trading; Santa Rally Expectations Mount: (C) Investopedia NEW YORK — U.S. equity markets showed resilience on Wednesday, with the S&P 500 Index touching a fresh ...; Ana Fernanda Reporter 2025.12.25

Triple Surge: Gold, Silver, and Copper Hit Record Highs Amid Geopolitical Tension and AI Boom: (C) Global Energy News The global commodities market is witnessing an unprecedented rally, with gold, silver, and copper all shat ...; Global Economic Times Reporter 2025.12.24

High Exchange Rate Shadows South Korean Food and Retail Industry: Convenience Stores Set to Raise PB Product Prices: (C) Insaide Small Businees SEOUL — The South Korean economy is facing a grim outlook for consumer prices in 2026 as the p ...; Global Economic Times Reporter 2025.12.24

Spiraling Deficits Driven by Overtreatment: Private Health Insurance Premiums to Rise 7.8% Next Year: (C) KBS SEOUL – South Korean policyholders are facing a significant financial burden as private health insurance premiums a ...; Hwang Sujin Reporter 2025.12.24

Gold and Silver Prices Surge to Record Highs: Analysts Predict Further Upside Amid Favorable Macro Conditions: (C) Discovery Alert The global precious metals market has reached an unprecedented milestone, with both gold and silver prices si ...; Global Economic Times Reporter 2025.12.23

Tech Surge Lifts Wall Street as Santa Rally Hopes Ignite: (C) Dataconomy NEW YORK — U.S. stocks closed higher on Monday, driven by a resurgence in technology shares as investors loo ...; Eugenio Rodolfo Sanabria Reporter 2025.12.23

FSS to Nullify Financial Contracts Amid Massive Losses; Sweeping Reform to Bolster Consumer Protection: SEOUL — The Financial Supervisory Service (FSS) has unveiled a comprehensive "Financial Consumer Protection Improvement Road ...; Hwang Sujin Reporter 2025.12.23

Delinquency Rates Among South Korean Sole Proprietors Hit Record High Amid Economic Stagnation: (C) Nikkei Asia SEOUL — The financial stability of South Korea’s self-employed sector has reached a critical breaki ...; Global Economic Times Reporter 2025.12.23

Seoul Apartment Monthly Rents Hit Record High Amid Severe Lease Shortage: (C) The Japan Times SEOUL – Monthly rent prices for apartments in Seoul have surged to an all-time high this year, driven b ...; Hwang Sujin Reporter 2025.12.21

North Korean Hackers Seize $1.5B in Record Crypto Heist Year: (C) Techradar SEOUL — Global cryptocurrency losses from hacking have reached a staggering $2.7 billion (approx. 3.99 trilli ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2025.12.21

"How can we save?" Young Koreans struggle with rising living costs and stagnant income.: (C) Easy Campus SEOUL – A recent report highlights the deepening economic distress of South Koreans in their 20s and 30s, a ...; Desk 2025.12.19

Hana Financial Group Expands Global Footprint with $100 Million Capital Injection into U.S. Subsidiary: (C) Hana Financial Group Hana Financial Group is set to carry out a large-scale capital increase for its U.S. subsidiary, Hana Ba ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2025.12.19

S. Korean Won Breaches 1,480 per Dollar Amid Foreign Sell-off; Authorities Activate FX Swaps: (C) KED Global SEOUL — The South Korean won plummeted past the psychologically significant 1,480 mark against the U.S. doll ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2025.12.18

KRX Temporarily Slashes Stock Trading Fees by 20-40% to Counter ATS Rival: (C) Deco Journal SEOUL – The Korea Exchange (KRX), South Korea’s sole stock market operator, announced a temporary ...; Hee Chan Kim Reporter 2025.12.15

South Korea’s National Assembly Passes Banking Act Amendment Regulating Loan Interest Rates: (C) KED Global SEOUL – The South Korean National Assembly passed a controversial amendment to the Banking Act today, design ...; Global Economic Times Reporter 2025.12.13

Won-Dollar Exchange Rate Rises to 7-Month High: South Korean Authorities Scramble to Stabilize Currency as Overseas Investment Surges: (C) TradingPedia SEOUL, South Korea — The South Korean won (KRW) has been under severe pressure, with the won-dollar exchan ...; Hee Chan Kim Reporter 2025.12.11

Netflix Stock Plummets 10% on Credit Downgrade Fears Following Blockbuster Warner Bros. Acquisition: (C) Variety HOLLYWOOD — Netflix's ambitious plan to acquire Warner Bros. and its assets, including HBO Max, for a staggerin ...; Sharon Yoon Correspondent 2025.12.11

Alibaba's AI Ascent: Stock Soars 70% as Tech Giant Pivots Beyond E-commerce: (C) Tip Ranks Alibaba Group Holding, globally known for its massive e-commerce platforms like AliExpress and Taobao, is rapidly a ...; Desk 2025.12.11

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