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South Korea Factory Explosion: 4 Dead, 2 Injured
Explosion at Hanwha Aerospace factory in Daejeon, South Korea, kills 4, injures 2. Details on the incident and rescue operations.
S.Korea export growth hits 40-year high
South Korea's exports hit a 40-year high in May, led by record chip sales on AI boom. Trade surplus reached all-time high.
South Korea Luxury Demand Upside
South Korea luxury demand upside: UBS highlights brands like Moncler, Prada, Hermès that could benefit from rising consumer wealth and semiconductor boom.
South Korea, Japan discuss military logistics deal
South Korea and Japan have discussed a military logistics support agreement at the Shangri-La Dialogue in Singapore. The deal would allow sharing of fuel, food, and ammunition.
Samsung AI Bonuses Spark Payout Debate
Samsung's AI-related bonus payouts spark debate in South Korea over income distribution, with some workers receiving $400,000 while others get far less.
North Korea not keen to engage with US or South Korea
Singapore's foreign minister says North Korea is not keen to engage with the US, South Korea, or Japan, focusing on self-reliance and military deterrence while deepening ties with Russia.
Samsung union deal marks seismic change in South Korea
Samsung's union deal could trigger major changes in South Korea's labor landscape, with other unions demanding similar profit-sharing agreements.
BofA Hikes South Korea GDP Forecast on Chip Boom
BofA raises South Korea's 2026 GDP forecast to 3.1% on semiconductor boom.
South Korea to Step Up Oversight of Overseas Private Debt
South Korea's financial watchdog to increase monitoring of pension funds and banks' investments in overseas private debt.
South Korea to Launch Leveraged Stock ETFs on Samsung, SK Hynix
South Korea launches first single-stock leveraged ETFs on Samsung and SK Hynix, targeting AI demand. Funds aim for 2x daily returns.
Man arrested for stealing money envelopes at Korean wedding
A 70-year-old man was arrested for stealing money envelopes at a South Korean wedding but showed remorse, paid compensation, and received a suspended sentence.
South Korea Weighs Emergency Step Over Samsung Strike
South Korea considers emergency arbitration to halt Samsung strike amid economic fears. The strike could disrupt global chip supply and cost billions.
Japan and South Korea set critical summit amid volatility
Japan and South Korea leaders meet for critical summit on economic cooperation and security amid market volatility.
South Korea to explore all options to prevent Samsung strike
South Korea will use all options, including emergency arbitration, to avoid a Samsung strike that could cost billions.
Citi Flags Caution on South Korea's KOSPI
Citigroup reduces bullish KOSPI position due to overheating and global interest rate risks. KOSPI up 74% in 2026, driven by AI and chip stocks.
Samsung union strike threat: shares drop
Samsung's South Korean union refuses talks, sticks to strike plan. Shares drop up to 5.9%.
South Korea Halts Iran Crude Imports in April
South Korea imported no Iranian crude in April; total crude imports fell to 8.5 million tonnes.
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