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financeSouth Korea Warns of Market Actions as Won Hits Worst Levels
Seoul issues rare joint statement as the won slides against the dollar, warning of 'excessive' moves and potential intervention.
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techAI Robot 'Gabi' Becomes Buddhist Monk in Seoul Ceremony
A humanoid robot was ordained as a Buddhist monk in South Korea, sparking debate on technology's role in spirituality.
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financeSamsung Electronics Hits $1 Trillion Market Cap
Samsung Electronics' market value topped $1 trillion, becoming the second Asian firm after TSMC to reach the milestone amid a surge in AI chip stocks.
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financeSouth Korea's KOSPI Breaches 7,000 for the First Time
The KOSPI index surged above 7,000 driven by a rally in chipmakers, with Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix hitting all-time highs.
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techSamsung Taps Marketing Chief to Lead TV Business
Samsung Electronics appoints Lee Won-jin, formerly Global Marketing Head, to lead its Visual Display Business.
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cryptoUpbit Operator Dunamu Taps Optimism Foundation to Build GIWA Chain
Dunamu partners with Optimism Foundation to launch GIWA Chain, a self-managed Ethereum L2 for Upbit.
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worldNorth Korea Launches Suspected Missiles Amid Diplomatic Dismissal
Pyongyang fires unidentified projectiles as a top official labels South Korea an enemy, dashing hopes for improved relations.
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financeSamsung Cancels $9.55 Billion in Treasury Shares
Samsung Electronics announces plan to cancel $9.55 billion in treasury shares to enhance shareholder value.