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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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LG Electronics Poised for a Major Earnings Rebound in 2026: Brokerage Hikes Target Price to KRW 130,000: (C) ET Retail SEOUL - LG Electronics (LGE) is expected to stage a significant earnings recovery starting next year, despite an an ...; Yim Kwangsoo Correspondent 2025.12.11

KOTRA Secures Record $700M Budget for 2026, Spearheading Export Growth and Economic Security: SEOUL, South Korea – The Korea Trade-Investment Promotion Agency (KOTRA) is gearing up for a major push in national export a ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2025.12.08

Musk's SpaceX Valuation Soars to Up to 800 Billion USD, Claiming Title as World's Most Valuable Private Company: (C) UNN.ua Elon Musk's space exploration company, SpaceX, is reportedly poised to reach a staggering valuation of up to $800 billi ...; Eunsil Ju Reporter 2025.12.08

Economists Predict Another Fed Rate Cut Ahead of Final FOMC of the Year: (C) Coinpedia SEOUL - The U.S. Federal Reserve (Fed) is set to convene its final Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meeting of t ...; Global Economic Times Reporter 2025.12.08

Seoul's 'Insane Rent' Warning: Why $30,000 Monthly Rent is a Looming Threat Residential Crisis Deepens as Tourist Housing Conversion Hits Supply: (C) Pixabay A severe shortage of residential properties, particularly in Seoul, is fueling a surge in conversion of urban housing ...; Desk 2025.12.06

Banks Eye Digital Assets: Woori Bank Displays Bitcoin Price in Dealing Room: (C) The Gulf Independent SEOUL, South Korea—In a clear sign that traditional financial institutions are beginning to seriou ...; Hwang Sujin Reporter 2025.12.05

US Layoffs Surge: Over 1.17 Million Job Cuts Announced in First 11 Months of 2025: (C) Visual Capitalist New York — US employers have announced more than 1.17 million job cuts from January through Novembe ...; Eunsil Ju Reporter 2025.12.05

LG Electronics Boosts Shareholder Value with KRW 200 Billion Return and Full Treasury Stock Cancellation: SEOUL — LG Electronics, a global leader in technology and innovation, announced a significant acceleration of its corporate ...; Global Economic Times Reporter 2025.11.28

Bitcoin Rebounds as Risk Appetite Revives, Institutional Buying Returns: Bitcoin, the flagship cryptocurrency, has staged a notable recovery, breaching the ₩136 million mark in the South Korean market an ...; Global Economic Times Reporter 2025.11.28

HP Unveils Major Restructuring: Up to 10% Workforce Cut to Fund AI Expansion: (C) Mint SEOUL - U.S. computer and printer giant HP (Hewlett-Packard) is embarking on a significant restructuring plan, prioriti ...; Desk 2025.11.26

IMF Urges Korea: Raise Retirement Age to 65, Pension Age to 68, and Overhaul Wage Structure Simultaneously: The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has issued a rare, specific recommendation regarding South Korea's labor and pension systems ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2025.11.26

South Korea's Overseas Card Spending Soars to Record High of $5.93 Billion Amid Travel Boom: (C) Roshan Kashmir SEOUL – Overseas card spending by South Korean residents surged to an all-time high in the third quart ...; Global Economic Times Reporter 2025.11.25

India’s Economic Resilience: S&P Forecasts Robust 6.5% GDP Growth Despite Punitive US Tariffs: (C) Outlook Money NEW DELHI—Global ratings agency S&P has projected that the Indian economy will maintain a strong gr ...; Global Economic Times Reporter 2025.11.25

U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent Dismisses Recession Fears, Touts 'Blockbuster' 2026 Growth Despite Shutdown Cost: (C) Mint WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has struck a deeply optimistic tone regarding the Ameri ...; Eunsil Ju Reporter 2025.11.24

KOSPI Recovers 4,000 Mark on Nvidia Boost, KOSDAQ Rises Over 2%: SEOUL, November 20, 2025 – The KOSPI index soared past the 4,000-point threshold for the first time in three trading days, b ...; KIM YOUNG MIN Specialized Reporter 2025.11.20

Bitcoin Price Stalls Amid Institutional Buying, Retail Selling, and Rate Uncertainty: Bitcoin continues its sideways movement, hovering around the KRW 136 million mark, as uncertainty regarding the U.S. Federal Reser ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2025.11.20

Berkshire Hathaway's $4.3 Billion Alphabet Bet Signals Shift in Investment Strategy: (C) Moneycontrol New York/Omaha - Berkshire Hathaway, led by legendary investor Warren Buffett (95), has captured Wall Street's ...; Global Economic Times Reporter 2025.11.16

Kioxia Plunges to Daily Limit on Disappointing Earnings, Rattling Global Chip Stocks: (C) KIOXIA TOKYO/SEOUL/NEW YORK – Japanese flash memory maker Kioxia Holdings saw its shares plummet to the daily lower l ...; Global Economic Times Reporter 2025.11.14

Firefly Aerospace Stock Soars on Surprise Q3 Beat and Raised Guidance: (C) Sputnik US space startup Firefly Aerospace (NASDAQ:FLY) experienced a much-needed surge in its stock price, climbing over 2 ...; Eugenio Rodolfo Sanabria Reporter 2025.11.13

Korean Margin Debt Soars to Record High Amid '5000-Point Hopes,' Sector Concentration Rings Alarm Bells: (C) Pixabay SEOUL — South Korea's "Bit-tu" (investing with borrowed money) balance has surged to an all-time high, breaki ...; Global Economic Times Reporter 2025.11.10

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