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Seoul's Housing Market Enters a Cooling Phase, Yet Rental Strains and Skyrocketing One-Room Rents Deepen Urban Housing Anxiety

SEOUL — While Seoul’s apartment sales market is showing initial signs of taking a breather after a prolonged rally, the city's rental sector is moving in the opposite direction, intens
Japan’s Three Megabanks to Skip Third Batch of U.S. Semiconductor Investments Amid Dollar Funding Squeeze

TOKYO — In a notable shift in cross-border financing, Japan’s three major financial institutions have decided to step back from participating in the upcoming wave of U.S.-bound investments

Companies Stating Greenhouse Gas Reduction Plans Borrowed Money Cheaper

As global greenhouse gas emissions show little sign of slowing down, the United Nations has warned that the global average temperature could rise by 2.8°C compared to pre-industrial levels. The 1.

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BOK Governor Shin Shin-song Emphasizes Stronger Won as Exchange Rate Dips into the 1,370-Won Range Following Back-to-Back Rate Hikes: The South Korean financial markets have entered a new phase of monetary tightening as the Bank of Korea (BOK) extended its hawkish ...; Yim Kwangsoo Correspondent 2026.08.28

Nvidia’s Stellar Earnings Spark KOSPI Rally, Nearing the Milestone 7,000 Mark: Seoul, August 27, 2026 — Buoyed by robust earnings from global artificial intelligence powerhouse Nvidia, South Korea's benc ...; Global Economic Times Reporter 2026.08.28

South Korea’s Net External Assets Hit 12-Year Low Amid Historic KOSPI Rally: South Korea's net international investment position (NIIP)—often referred to as the country’s "second foreign exchange ...; Desk 2026.08.20

Won-Dollar Exchange Rate Falls Below 1,400 Won, Returning to 1,300 Range After 11 Months: The South Korean won has strengthened significantly against the US dollar, breaking below the psychological threshold of 1,400 won ...; Hwang Sujin Reporter 2026.08.19

SK Hynix Announces Record-Breaking 40 Trillion Won Share Buyback and Cancellation to Maximize Shareholder Value: SEOUL — SK Hynix has unveiled an unprecedented shareholder return policy, announcing plans to acquire and cancel 40 trillion ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2026.08.19

Moody's Upgrades South Korea's 2026 Growth Forecast to 3.5% on Semiconductor Boom: Global credit rating agency Moody’s has substantially raised South Korea’s economic growth forecast for the year to 3. ...; Global Economic Times Reporter 2026.08.18

KOSPI Nears 7,000 Milestone with a 2.4% Surge, Riding a Five-Day Winning Streak Market Overview: A Powerful Weekly Rally: South Korean stock markets closed the week on a high note, extending a robust five-day winning streak driven by cooling U.S. infla ...; Global Economic Times Reporter 2026.08.15

"No to Tech Duopoly, No to Leverage": Foreign Investors Ditch $6.2 Billion in South Korea for Taiwan's Stability: Following a severe global equity market correction last month centered on artificial intelligence (AI) technology heavyweights, in ...; Kim Sungmoon Reporter 2026.08.13

'Delisting Countdown' Becomes Reality as Mass Administrative Stock Designations Hit Listed Companies: Exit warning lights have simultaneously flashed across South Korea’s stock markets as financial regulators enforce stricter ...; Global Economic Times Reporter 2026.08.13

U.S. July Payrolls Unexpectedly Drop, Reigniting Concerns Over Labor Market Cooling: WASHINGTON — U.S. nonfarm payrolls unexpectedly contracted in July, breaking expectations of modest growth and stirring fres ...; Global Economic Times Reporter 2026.08.09

SK Hynix Declares Q2 Dividend of 375 Won Per Share, Signals Enhanced Shareholder Returns in Q3: SEOUL — SK Hynix Inc., the world’s second-largest memory chipmaker, announced on Friday that its board of directors ha ...; Kim Young Min Reporter 2026.08.08

South Korean Retail Investors Pivot Back to Tech Giants: Amazon and Micron Lead Massive Buying Spree: SEOUL — South Korean retail investors—affectionately referred to in financial markets as "Seohak Ants" for their dilig ...; Global Economic Times Reporter 2026.08.08

Global Investment Banks Raise South Korea's 2026 Growth Outlook to Average 3.2%: SEOUL, August 6, 2026 — Major global investment banks (IBs) have upgraded their 2026 real gross domestic product (GDP) growt ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2026.08.07

Goldman Sachs Maintains KOSPI Target at 12,000, Citing "Excessive Market Fear": SEOUL — Global investment bank Goldman Sachs has reaffirmed its "Overweight" rating on the South Korean stock market and mai ...; Hwang Sujin Reporter 2026.08.07

South Korea Unveils 'Productive Finance ISA' to Drive Wealth Creation for Youth and Boost Capital Markets: SEOUL — In a sweeping effort to stimulate domestic capital markets and help young citizens build long-term wealth, the South ...; Global Economic Times Reporter 2026.08.04

Regulatory Squeeze Takes Effect: Single-Stock Leverage Trading Volume Collapses 90% Following KRW 30 Million Deposit Mandate: SEOUL — South Korea’s newly implemented regulatory restrictions on single-stock leveraged and inverse exchange-traded ...; Hwang Sujin Reporter 2026.08.04

South Korea to End Tax Cuts for Hybrid Vehicles This Year; Incentives for Electric and Hydrogen Cars Extended to 2028: SEOUL — South Korea’s Ministry of Economy and Finance (MOEF) announced its comprehensive '2026 Tax Reform Plan' on Aug ...; Desk 2026.08.04

Bank of Korea Shifts Stance to Resume Gold Purchases After 13-Year Hiatus: SEOUL — The Bank of Korea (BOK) has officially shifted its long-held conservative reserve management strategy, announcing a ...; Global Economic Times Reporter 2026.08.04

BSP Honors Northern Luzon Partners for Driving Financial Inclusion and Digital Growth: The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) has commended key partner institutions across Northern Luzon for their crucial role in expan ...; Global Economic Times Reporter 2026.08.02

Philippine Bank Lending and Money Supply Growth Moderated in June: MANILA — Expansion in Philippine bank lending and domestic money supply eased in June 2026, reflecting heightened caution am ...; Global Economic Times Reporter 2026.08.02

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