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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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The Unemployment Paradox: South Korea's Falling Jobless Rate Masks Deeper Economic Woes: (C) Al Jazeera Despite a significant slowdown in economic growth, South Korea continues to report surprisingly low unemployment ...; ONLINE TEAM 2025.11.08

South Korea's Financial Markets Face Turbulence: Stocks, Won, and Bonds All Fall: (C) The Japan Times The South Korean financial market is showing clear signs of distress as the KOSPI index, the Korean Won, and ...; Hwang Sujin Reporter 2025.11.08

Bank of England Maintains Rate at 4.00% Amid Peak Inflation Signal, Hints at Future Cuts: (C) KAOHOON INTERNATIONAL LONDON—The Bank of England (BOE), through its Monetary Policy Committee (MPC), voted narrowly on ...; Pedro Espinola Special Correspondent 2025.11.07

U.S. Government Rejects AI Bailout Amidst Bubble Debate: The ongoing debate over whether the Artificial Intelligence industry is heading toward a massive financial bubble has intensified ...; Eugenio Rodolfo Sanabria Reporter 2025.11.07

Bitcoin Tumbles Below $100,000: Market Correction or Start of a Deeper Slide?: SEOUL — The cryptocurrency market is reeling after a sharp and sudden sell-off pushed the price of Bitcoin below the crucial ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2025.11.05

South Korea's Foreign Reserves Surge to $428.8 Billion, Reclaiming 9th Global Rank: SEOUL — South Korea's foreign exchange reserves have surged for the fifth consecutive month, reaching a substantial $428.82 ...; Desk 2025.11.05

US Stock Market Closes Mixed Amid Tech Surge, Kospi Retreats Below 4,200: US Stock Market Closes Mixed Amid Tech Surge, Kospi Retreats Below 4,200 (C) Pixabay The US stock market concluded with mixed ...; Global Economic Times Reporter 2025.11.04

High-Stakes Standoff: Incheon Airport Duty-Free Rebid Sees 'Prudent Bidding' Take Center Stage: SEOUL — A fierce, yet cautious, battle is brewing among duty-free operators over the upcoming re-tender for prime retail spa ...; Desk 2025.11.02

Gyeonggi Governor Kim Dong-yeon Secures ₩9.5 Trillion Investment for Hwaseong International Theme Park, Touting it as a ‘Long-Awaited Dream’: SEOUL/BOSTON – Gyeonggi Province Governor Kim Dong-yeon has successfully ramped up investment for the long-stalled Hwaseong ...; Hwang Sujin Reporter 2025.10.30

Norway's Sovereign Wealth Fund Posts Strong 5.8% Return in Q3, Driven by Equities: The world's largest sovereign wealth fund, the Government Pension Fund Global (GPFG) of Norway, reported a robust return of 5.8% f ...; Global Economic Times Reporter 2025.10.30

Nvidia Hits $5 Trillion Valuation, Cementing AI Dominance: NEW YORK, NY — Nvidia, the undisputed champion of the artificial intelligence boom, crossed the unprecedented $5 trillion ma ...; Global Economic Times Reporter 2025.10.30

Samsung Electronics Breaks KRW 100,000 Barrier, Market Cap Surpasses KRW 600 Trillion on Lee Jae-yong's Third Anniversary: SEOUL – Samsung Electronics, a bellwether stock for South Korea, has finally breached the symbolic KRW 100,000 mark for the ...; Global Economic Times Reporter 2025.10.27

Traffic Congestion Levy Stifles Support for Small Businesses: Seoul — The "Happy Department Store" (Haengbokhan Department Store), established by the South Korean government to support s ...; Desk 2025.10.22

South Korea's Per Capita GDP Slump: Taiwan Expected to Overtake for the First Time in 22 Years: SEOUL—South Korea's economic standing is facing a potential setback as the International Monetary Fund (IMF) projects a sign ...; Desk 2025.10.20

South Korea 'Trapped': OECD Shock as Tax Revenue Plummets: SEOUL—South Korea faces a dire economic warning, with its ratio of tax revenue to Gross Domestic Product (GDP) plummeting to ...; Desk 2025.10.19

Samsung Heiresses to Sell $1.3 Billion Worth of Samsung Electronics Shares for Inheritance Tax: SEOUL – The controlling family of Samsung Group is set to dispose of a massive block of Samsung Electronics shares, valued a ...; Global Economic Times Reporter 2025.10.19

The Shadow Banking Nexus: A New Crisis Epicenter: The IMF identifies the non-bank financial sector (NBFI)—or 'shadow banking'—as the most significant structural threat ...; Eugenio Rodolfo Sanabria Reporter 2025.10.19

REGIONAL BANK STOCKS REBOUND AS MOODY'S DISMISSES 'SYSTEMIC RISK,' YET OPAQUE PRIVATE CREDIT MARKET CONCERNS PERSIST: U.S. regional bank stocks, including Jefferies, Zions Bancorp, and Western Alliance, staged a significant rebound on October 17 fo ...; Ana Fernanda Reporter 2025.10.19

S. Korea and U.S. Near Trade Deal: Currency Swap with Treasury Eyed to Cushion $350 Billion Investment: SEOUL/WASHINGTON D.C. — South Korea and the United States are reportedly in the final stages of negotiations over a trade ag ...; Desk 2025.10.17

U.S.-Korea Tariff Talks Near Conclusion as Seoul Mobilizes Top Economic Team: WASHINGTON, D.C. — The protracted trade negotiations between the United States and South Korea appear to be nearing a breakt ...; Global Economic Times Reporter 2025.10.16

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