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NAND Market Surges 70%... 'Samsung and Hynix' Sweep Global 1st and 2nd Places

The global NAND flash market showed a steep growth trend, surging 70% compared to the previous quarter, with Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix maintaining their positions side-by-side as the world'
Youth Employment Subsidies Up to 18M KRW… Self-Employed to Receive 1.5M KRW Childcare Allowances

Starting next year, eligibility for the Youth Job Leap Incentive will expand to include young job seekers in the capital region, while direct incentives paid to employed youth will jump from a maximum

South Korea Unveils Record 821 Trillion Won Budget for 2027

The South Korean government has finalized its draft budget for 2027, setting a record-high total expenditure of 820.9 trillion won (approximately $600 billion). Driven by a massive super-boom in the s

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Bitcoin at a Crossroads: Will the $74,000 Threshold Signal a Bullish Reversal or a Slide to $50,000?: (C) Trade Brains SEOUL – The cryptocurrency market is currently standing at a critical psychological and technical juncti ...; Kim Sungmoon Reporter 2026.03.08

The $100 Oil Threshold: Wall Street Braces for a Paradigm Shift as Middle East Conflict Drags On: (C) HK Standard NEW YORK — The geopolitical landscape of the Middle East has shifted into a volatile new gear. As the Uni ...; Sharon Yoon Correspondent 2026.03.08

China’s Strategic Gold Rush: Beijing Amasses Reserves for 16th Straight Month Amid Dollar Uncertainty: BEIJING — As geopolitical tensions simmer in the Middle East and global financial markets grapple with shifting alliances, t ...; Eugenio Rodolfo Sanabria Reporter 2026.03.08

Seven-Eleven Korea Launches 'Whole Thigh Chicken Steak' Amid Aggressive Ready-to-Eat Meal Promotions: SEOUL – Seven-Eleven Korea is turning up the heat in the convenience store "chicken wars." The retail giant announced on Mar ...; Hwang Sujin Reporter 2026.03.07

Celltrion to Retire 9.11 Million Treasury Shares Worth ₩1.9 Trillion in Aggressive Shareholder Return Move: SEOUL – In a decisive move to bolster shareholder value amidst heightening global market volatility, South Korean biopharmac ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2026.03.07

Global Energy Crisis Ignites as Hormuz Blockade Pushes Oil Past $90; Experts Warn of $150 Peak: (C) Leverage Shares NEW YORK — The global energy market is reeling from an unprecedented shock as the Strait of Hormuz, ...; Global Economic Times Reporter 2026.03.07

S. Korea Secures 6 Million Barrels of UAE Crude Amid Hormuz Blockade; Evacuation of Citizens Underway: SEOUL — The South Korean Presidential Office announced on Friday that it has secured over 6 million barrels of crude oil fro ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2026.03.06

Self-Employed Loan Delinquency Rates Double in a Decade Amid Economic Headwinds: SEOUL – The financial health of South Korea’s self-employed individuals is deteriorating rapidly, with bank loan delin ...; Yim Kwangsoo Correspondent 2026.03.05

Multi-Homeowner Loan Balance Hits 103 Trillion Won; Half Concentrated in Seoul and Gyeonggi: (C) TOPI SEOUL — Amid a persistent rise in real estate prices, the total outstanding loan balance held by multi-homeowner ...; Desk 2026.03.05

South Korean Markets Shaken by "Iran Shock": KOSPI Suffers Historic Rout Amid Soaring Oil and FX Rates: SEOUL — South Korea’s financial markets descended into a state of absolute panic on Wednesday as the specter of a prol ...; Hwang Sujin Reporter 2026.03.05

The Golden Touch: Kim Tae-hee Nets $6.4 Million Profit in Strategic Real Estate Exit: SEOUL – In a transaction that underscores the soaring heights of South Korea’s luxury real estate market, acclaimed ac ...; Hwang Sujin Reporter 2026.03.04

Out-of-Town Investors Shaken as Seoul Targets Non-Resident Homeowners: SEOUL — The long-preferred strategy of "remote investing"—where provincial residents purchase high-value apartments in ...; Global Economic Times Reporter 2026.03.04

South Korean Won Shakes as Exchange Rate Pierces 1,500 Mark Amid Middle East Oil Shock: SEOUL — The South Korean won plummeted to its weakest level against the U.S. dollar in nearly 17 years during overnight trad ...; Desk 2026.03.04

Oil Hits $130 Amid Prolonged Hormuz Blockade: How Will Global Markets React?: (C) PBS SEOUL — The global energy and financial sectors are bracing for a massive seismic shift as geopolitical tensions ...; Kim Sungmoon Reporter 2026.03.02

Homeplus Rehabilitation Triggers Structural Shift in Korea's Retail "Big 3": (C) Homeplus SEOUL — The long-standing "Big Three" hierarchy of the South Korean hypermarket industry—comprising E- ...; Desk 2026.03.02

BOK Expands Foreign Currency Loan Scope to Include Working Capital for Exporters: SEOUL — The Bank of Korea (BOK) announced that effective February 27, 2026, export-oriented companies will be permitted to t ...; Global Economic Times Reporter 2026.03.01

The "K-Shaped" Paradox: Why South Korea’s Recovery Isn't Igniting Inflation: (C) The Adecco Group SEOUL — South Korea is currently witnessing a stark economic divergence that is rewriting the rules ...; Global Economic Times Reporter 2026.02.28

KOSPI Shatters Records to Hit 6,200 Mark: Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix Surge on Nvidia’s AI Propelled Rally: (C) TJB News SEOUL – The South Korean stock market entered uncharted territory on Thursday, as the benchmark KOSPI index ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2026.02.27

Coupang Hits Record Annual Revenue but Q4 Profits Plummet Amid Data Breach Fallout: SEOUL – Coupang Inc. (NYSE: CPNG) reported record-breaking annual revenue and its third consecutive year of operating profit ...; Global Economic Times Reporter 2026.02.27

NVIDIA’s Record Earnings Trigger Market Shock: Nasdaq Tumbles as Investors "Sell the News": (C) Seeking Alpha NEW YORK — In a move that left many retail investors bewildered, the New York stock market witnessed a ...; Desk 2026.02.27

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