South Korea
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sportsNorth Korean Women's Soccer Team Arrives in South Korea for Rare Match
Naegohyang Women's FC lands in South Korea for AFC Champions League semi-final, first sports visit in 8 years.
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financeIndia's Stock Market Status Under Threat as AI Shifts Focus to Taiwan and Korea
India risks losing its top-five global stock ranking as Taiwan and Korea surge in AI hardware demand.
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sportsJens Castrop Makes History in South Korea World Cup Squad
German-born midfielder Jens Castrop is the first dual-heritage player named to South Korea's World Cup squad for the 2026 tournament.
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financeNew Bank of Korea Board Member Flags Heightened Inflation Risks
Kim Jin-ill says oil prices and Middle East conflict are driving renewed inflation worries for South Korea.
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cryptoHana Financial Acquires 6.55% Stake in Upbit Operator Dunamu for $668 Million
South Korean financial giant Hana Financial buys a $668 million stake in Dunamu, operator of crypto exchange Upbit, marking a major institutional push into digital assets.
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financeKospi Hits 8,000 for First Time, Fueled by AI Chip Boom
South Korea's Kospi index surpassed 8,000 points for the first time, driven by the AI-fueled semiconductor boom.
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financeKOSPI Tumbles 2.3% on South Korean AI Tax Plan
A policy proposal to tax AI profits and redistribute to citizens sent South Korean stocks plunging. Samsung and SK Hynix led the decline, wiping out recent gains.
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financeSouth Korea Wipes Billions Off Market With AI Dividend Proposal
A presidential advisor's Facebook post proposing an AI dividend triggered a massive selloff in South Korea's KOSPI index.