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Nextrade Shatters Records with 25 Trillion Won in Trading Volume, Grabbing Nearly 6% Market Share in Just One Month

Nextrade, South Korea's first alternative trading system, has achieved a remarkable 25.16 trillion won in trading volume in its first month, capturing nearly 6% of the market share...

U.S. Imposes Import Restrictions on South Korea's Taepyeong Salt Farm Over Forced Labor Allegations

The U.S. has imposed import restrictions on South Korea's Taepyeong Salt Farm due to forced labor concerns, marking the first such action against a Korean company. The South Korean...

Morgan Stanley Warns: U.S. Tariffs on South Korea Exceed Expectations, Threatening Economic Growth

Morgan Stanley reports that U.S. tariffs on South Korea are harsher than anticipated, with significant implications for exports and economic growth. Despite some exemptions, sector...

Trump's Bold Move: Imposes 25% Reciprocal Tariff on South Korea, Surpassing Rates for EU and Japan

U.S. President Donald Trump has imposed a 25% reciprocal tariff on South Korea, higher than rates for the EU and Japan, sparking concerns over export disruptions and economic impac...

Bithumb Teams Up with KB Kookmin Bank: A Game-Changer for Crypto Transactions Starting Today

Bithumb transitions to KB Kookmin Bank for currency deposits and withdrawals, aiming to enhance user experience and attract new customers. The move includes a temporary service sus...

Asia-Pacific Markets Hold Steady Amid Mixed PMI Reports and Political Developments

Asia-Pacific markets remained largely stable, with slight gains in Chinese indexes. Investors focused on Australian and Japanese PMI reports and South Korea's political development...

Morgan Stanley Predicts Three Additional Rate Cuts by Bank of Korea in 2023

Morgan Stanley predicts the Bank of Korea will cut interest rates three more times in 2023 to combat economic growth pressures, adjusting its forecast for South Korea's growth rate...

OECD Slashes South Korea's 2025 Growth Forecast Amid Global Trade Tensions

The OECD has lowered South Korea's GDP growth forecast for 2025 to 1.5%, citing global trade tensions and fiscal pressures as key challenges. Despite these risks, potential tariff ...

South Korea's KCCI Proposes Game-Changing Dividend Tax Reforms to Boost Stock Market

The Korea Chamber of Commerce and Industry proposes 130 tax reform measures, including a 5% tax credit on dividend increases, to revitalize South Korea's stock market and enhance c...

Economic Gloom Deepens: 97% of South Korean Firms Brace for Crisis Amid Global Turmoil

Facing trade wars, inflation, and political instability, 97% of South Korean firms predict an economic crisis this year, reminiscent of the 1997 financial debacle. The economic pol...

South Korea Advances with 'K-Chips Act' and Energy Laws to Strengthen Semiconductor and Power Sectors

South Korea's National Assembly passes the 'K-Chips Act' and three energy laws to bolster the semiconductor industry and energy infrastructure, offering tax benefits and ensuring a...

Global Gold Prices Skyrocket to Record Highs Amid Escalating Trade Tensions

Global gold prices have soared to record highs due to escalating trade tensions, increased demand for safe-haven assets, and continuous purchases by central banks. South Korea's go...

Trump's Universal Tariff Plan: A New Era for U.S. Trade Policy

Experts predict the Trump administration will soon implement universal tariffs, impacting trade relations with South Korea and potentially affecting companies in Mexico, Canada, an...

South Korea's Leading Crypto Exchange Upbit Faces Operational Suspension Over KYC Compliance Failures

South Korea's top cryptocurrency exchange, Upbit, faces a suspension order from financial authorities due to KYC compliance failures. The move underscores the government's efforts ...

Bank of Korea Holds Steady: Key Interest Rate Remains at 3% Amid Market Speculations

The Bank of Korea has decided to keep its benchmark interest rate unchanged at 3%, contrary to market expectations. This decision reflects the central bank's cautious stance amid c...

Asia-Pacific Markets React Variably to Historic Arrest of South Korea's President

Asia-Pacific markets displayed mixed reactions following the arrest of South Korea's impeached President Yoon Suk-yeol. While some indices like South Korea's Kospi Composite and Ja...

Hyundai's 2024 Global Sales Dip to 4.14 Million: A Closer Look at the Numbers

Hyundai Motor Company reports a 1.8% decline in global sales for 2024, with 4.14 million vehicles sold. Domestic sales in South Korea dropped by 7.5%, while overseas sales saw a sl...

Asian Markets Show Mixed Signals Following Wall Street's Downturn

Asian stock markets showed mixed results after Wall Street's downturn, with significant attention on South Korea's political situation and market stabilization efforts. Australia a...

Jeju Air CEO Barred from Leaving South Korea Amidst Crash Investigation

South Korean police have banned Jeju Air CEO Kim E-bae from leaving the country as part of the investigation into a plane crash that killed 179 people. Raids were also conducted on...

Bank of Korea Governor Advocates for Economic Policy Independence from Political Influence

Bank of Korea Governor Rhee Chang-yong criticizes Cabinet members for opposing the appointments of Constitutional Court judges, emphasizing the need for economic policy independenc...

Jeju Air Grapples with Massive Flight Cancellations Following Fatal Crash

Jeju Air, a South Korean low-cost carrier, faces mass flight cancellations following a fatal Boeing 737-800 crash. The incident, resulting in 179 fatalities, has led to 68,000 canc...

Is Boeing Facing a Crisis? The Latest on Landing Gear Issues After South Korea Crash

Boeing's landing gear issues are in the spotlight again after a Jeju Air 737-800 crash in South Korea and a KLM flight's runway excursion in Oslo. These incidents add to a series o...

South Korea Sees Surge to 15.5 Million Crypto Investors Amid Trump Effect

South Korea's cryptocurrency market has seen a significant increase, with over 15 million investors by November. This growth is attributed to the anticipation of favorable policies...

Soaring Exchange Rates Challenge South Korea: Exporters and Households Under Pressure

South Korea faces a challenging economic landscape as the won-dollar exchange rate soars past 1,460 won, impacting exporters and households. Government measures and political uncer...

Martial Law Declaration Triggers Massive Cash Reserves Surge in South Korea

Following President Yoon Suk Yeol's martial law declaration, South Korean investors rapidly sold stocks and held funds in cash, leading to a surge in CMA balances and cautious mark...

Won-Dollar Exchange Rate Surge Drives Import Price Index Upward for Second Month

South Korea's import price index rises for the second consecutive month due to a surge in the won-dollar exchange rate, despite a drop in international oil prices. The Bank of Kore...

Korean Air's Historic Merger with Asiana Creates Asia's Aviation Giant

Korean Air finalizes acquisition of Asiana Airlines, forming one of Asia's largest airlines. The merger, valued at US$1.3 billion, aims to consolidate South Korea's aviation sector...

Korea-U.S. Economic Partnership Strengthened in High-Level Virtual Meeting

Deputy Prime Minister Choi Sang-mok held a video meeting with U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen, reaffirming strong economic and financial cooperation. Choi emphasized stable go...

Bank of Korea's Aggressive RP Purchases Amid Martial Law: A Strategic Move to Stabilize Markets

The Bank of Korea has purchased 14 trillion won in repurchase agreements since martial law declaration to stabilize markets. Authorities are closely monitoring conditions and incre...

Exchange Rate Surge Threatens South Korean Battery and Aviation Industries

The surge in the won-dollar exchange rate is causing significant distress for South Korean companies, particularly in the battery and aviation industries. The sharp rise in the exc...

South Korea's Economic Stability: FSS Governor Addresses Global Analysts Amid Martial Law

FSS Governor Lee Bok-hyun reassures global investment bank analysts about South Korea's economic stability amid martial law concerns. The meeting aimed to address foreign investor ...

Kospi Plunges 2.6% Amid Political Turmoil in South Korea

Major stock indices in the Asia-Pacific region traded mostly lower on Monday, with South Korea's Kospi dropping 2.62% amid heightened political tensions. A motion to impeach Presid...