From tanks to drones: South Korea’s defense firms face a new battlefield test
South Korean defense stocks rode a wave of global rearmament for the past two years, but they have plunged in 2026.
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South Korea’s AI Darlings Become Big Casualty of US Midterm Vote
South Korea’s Kospi Index slid as shares of chipmakers plunged on concern that a strong showing by Democrats in the US midterms would lead to greater scrutiny of the artificial intelligence industry.
South Korea tests Arctic shipping route amid Russia-West row
For South Korean ships, navigating off north coast of Russia dramatically reduces travel time to Europe, but the pro-Ukraine coalition might see it as undermining their efforts to isolate Moscow.
Korea Inflation Holds Firm, Bolstering Case for More Hikes
South Korea’s inflation remained elevated in October, strengthening the case for another rate increase at the central bank’s November policy meeting.
Handel in Asien: Die Schuld der deutschen Unternehmen an ihrer Misere
Nicht für alle Probleme der deutschen Firmen ist die Politik verantwortlich. Auf der Asien-Pazifik-Konferenz in Korea wurde auch deutlich, was die Unternehmen selbst tun können.
South Korea pushes digital detox for young people addicted to screens
Back in August, France's Constitutional Council overturned a social media ban for children under 15. Some students, though, are now banned from using their smartphones at school. In South Korea, where an estimated 40 percent of young children and…
Asia exports and the AI Boom
Thailand, Taiwan and South Korea have also posted solid shipments abroad fueled by AI
Korea to Introduce Cornerstone Lockups to Curb Post-IPO Selloffs
South Korea’s top financial regulator will introduce a system for cornerstone investors in initial public offerings to curb sharp price drops after listings.