South Korea
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cryptoSouth Korea Bars USDT, USDC from Corporate Crypto Investments
South Korea's new corporate crypto investment rules may exclude stablecoins like USDT and USDC due to foreign exchange law conflicts.
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sportsSuzuki's Power Surge Lifts Japan Over South Korea in WBC Thriller
Seiya Suzuki launched two home runs, outshining teammate Shohei Ohtani, as Japan secured a crucial 8-6 victory against South Korea in the World Baseball Classic.
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healthRoche Invests $481M in South Korea Clinical Hub
Roche commits $481 million to establish a major clinical hub in South Korea, boosting global drug development and fostering biotech innovation.
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techIran Crisis Threatens Global Chip Material Supply, South Korea Warns
South Korea flags potential disruptions to critical semiconductor materials due to the Middle East conflict, impacting global tech supply chains.
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financeKOSPI Suffers Historic 12% Plunge Amid Geopolitical Fears and Margin Calls
South Korea's KOSPI index experienced its largest single-day drop, plummeting 12% due to escalating geopolitical tensions and forced liquidation of leveraged positions.
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cryptoSouth Korea Tax Authority Loses $4.8 Million in Crypto Due to Seed Phrase Leak
South Korean tax authorities inadvertently exposed crypto wallet seed phrases in a photograph, leading to a $4.8 million theft and prompting a multi-agency investigation.
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cryptoSouth Korea Launches Probe into Crypto Custody Failures After Seed Phrase Leak
South Korea orders a cross-agency investigation into seized digital asset management following a significant security lapse involving a leaked cryptocurrency wallet seed phrase.
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techSouth Korea Bans AI Hiring Tools Over Systemic Bias
South Korea implements a ban on algorithmic hiring tools in public and large private sector recruitment following a study revealing significant bias against rural applicants and older candidates.