14 stories tagged #Seoul

  1. South Korea Warns of Market Actions as Won Hits Worst Levels
    finance

    South 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.

    last wk. 1 min read
  2. AI Robot 'Gabi' Becomes Buddhist Monk in Seoul Ceremony
    tech

    AI 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.

    3w ago 1 min read
  3. Samsung Electronics Hits $1 Trillion Market Cap
    finance

    Samsung 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.

    last mo. 1 min read
  4. South Korea's KOSPI Breaches 7,000 for the First Time
    finance

    South 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.

    last mo. 1 min read
  5. Samsung Taps Marketing Chief to Lead TV Business
    tech

    Samsung Taps Marketing Chief to Lead TV Business

    Samsung Electronics appoints Lee Won-jin, formerly Global Marketing Head, to lead its Visual Display Business.

    last mo. 1 min read
  6. Upbit Operator Dunamu Taps Optimism Foundation to Build GIWA Chain
    crypto

    Upbit 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.

    last mo. 1 min read
  7. North Korea Launches Suspected Missiles Amid Diplomatic Dismissal
    world

    North 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.

    2mo ago 1 min read
  8. Samsung Cancels $9.55 Billion in Treasury Shares
    finance

    Samsung Cancels $9.55 Billion in Treasury Shares

    Samsung Electronics announces plan to cancel $9.55 billion in treasury shares to enhance shareholder value.

    2mo ago 1 min read