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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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KOSPI Soars to Record High, Market Cap Breaches KRW 3,000 Trillion for the First Time: SEOUL – South Korea's benchmark stock index, the KOSPI, achieved a historic milestone on Wednesday, October 15, surpassing t ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2025.10.16

OpenAI's $7 Trillion Vision Becomes Reality: Altman's Mega-AI Infrastructure Drive: What was once dismissed as a flights of fancy has rapidly materialized into one of the most significant industrial projects of the ...; Hwang Sujin Reporter 2025.10.15

KOSPI's Unexpected Resilience: A Silver Lining in Global Trade Storm: Seoul, South Korea - Global financial markets experienced a sharp sell-off following a significant escalation in the U.S.-China tr ...; Eugenio Rodolfo Sanabria Reporter 2025.10.13

Cocoa Futures Plunge 50% from Peak, Signaling Potential Chocolate Price Relief: SEOUL, South Korea—The international market price for cocoa beans has plummeted, dropping by nearly 50% from its peak and re ...; Desk 2025.10.12

New York Stock Market Plunges on Trump's Threat of Tariffs on China... Tech Stocks Crash, International Oil Prices Hit a 5-Month Low: Major indices on the New York stock market fell across the board on the 10th (local time), expressing concern over the re-ignition ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2025.10.11

Bitcoin Plummets Below $110,000 Mark, Hit Directly by 'Escalating US-China Trade Tensions': Bitcoin, the market leader in the cryptocurrency market, has dropped significantly below the $110,000 mark due to the escalating t ...; Global Economic Times Reporter 2025.10.11

Trump's Tariff Scare Reignites Financial Market Panic as Won/Dollar Exchange Rate Breaks 1,430 Again: The warning from U.S. President Donald Trump about a massive increase in tariffs on China immediately sent a shockwave through the ...; Hwang Sujin Reporter 2025.10.11

South Korea's Foreign Reserves Top $422 Billion, Maintain 10th Global Ranking: SEOUL – South Korea's foreign exchange reserves have climbed back above the $420 billion mark, rising for the fourth consecu ...; Kim Sungmoon Reporter 2025.10.10

Commodities Soar: Gold Nears $4,000 as ETFs Heat Up: The commodity market is experiencing a significant boom, driving up the value of related Exchange-Traded Funds (ETFs) and signalin ...; Global Economic Times Reporter 2025.10.10

Vietnam, 'Asia's Powerhouse' Amidst Global Uncertainty, Records High 8.23% GDP Growth in Q3: Hanoi - Despite global trade conflicts and the spread of protectionism, the Vietnamese economy showed a clear recovery, recording ...; Hwang Sujin Reporter 2025.10.09

World Bank Forecast: Will Brazil's Economy Drive Latin American Growth in 2025?: Rio de Janeiro, Brazil - The World Bank, an international financial institution, projects that the Brazilian economy will grow by ...; Global Economic Times Reporter 2025.10.08

TARIFF 'BOOMERANG' HITS U.S. CONSUMERS: IMPORT PRICES SURGE: WASHINGTON D.C. – The ripple effects of the Trump administration’s sweeping tariff hikes are now demonstrably impactin ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2025.10.06

Public Opinion in U.S. Bucks Protectionist Trend, Strongly Backs South Korea Alliance and Trade: A recent comprehensive public opinion survey reveals a significant disconnect between the American populace and the protectionist ...; Eugenio Rodolfo Sanabria Reporter 2025.10.04

Hanfu Sold as 'Hanbok' on Korean Shopping Sites Sparks Cultural Outrage: SEOUL, South Korea—A fresh cultural dispute is escalating in South Korea as the traditional Chinese garment, 'Hanfu,' is bei ...; Kim Sungmoon Reporter 2025.10.02

KOSPI Soars Past 3,500, Hitting New All-Time High on Tech Rally: SEOUL — South Korea’s benchmark KOSPI index shattered records today, surpassing the 3,500 mark for the first time in h ...; Desk 2025.10.02

Amazon Launches 'Amazon Grocery,' a Value-for-Money Food Brand Under $5: The world's largest e-commerce company, Amazon, has officially launched a new private-label grocery brand, 'Amazon Grocery,' targe ...; Ana Fernanda Reporter 2025.10.02

KIA EV5: The Electric Family SUV That's Worth a Look: SEOUL — Kia's latest electric offering, the EV5 C-segment SUV, is making a strong play for the family car market, promising ...; Hwang Sujin Reporter 2025.10.01

Seoul's KRW 4.76 Million Wage Towers Over Jeju's KRW 3.27 Million as Job Polarization Deepens: SEOUL—A recent government report has laid bare the widening regional wage polarization in South Korea, demonstrating a drama ...; Hwang Sujin Reporter 2025.10.01

SoftBank and ARK Invest Target $20B Stake in Tether: TOKYO/NEW YORK - Japanese investment powerhouse SoftBank, helmed by Masayoshi Son, and Cathie Wood's ARK Investment Management are ...; Graciela Maria Reporter 2025.09.30

New York Stocks Rebound on Expected Inflation Data; Tesla Jumps 4%: NEW YORK— New York’s major indices snapped a four-day losing streak, posting a significant rebound today as key inflat ...; Hannah Yeh Reporter 2025.09.29

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