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financeGlobal Stocks Slide as Oil Surges, Iran Ceasefire Falters
Equities dip worldwide as U.S. inflation data and rising oil prices from Iran tension pressure markets.
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financeSouth Korean Stocks Hit Record High on AI Chip Rally
Kospi index surges past 7,800 as Samsung and SK Hynix lead tech charge, driven by AI optimism and export growth.
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cryptoSouth Korea's Crypto Holdings Halve as Investors Shift to Stocks
South Korean crypto holdings fell 50% in a year to $41.4B. Stricter AML rules, a crypto tax, and a shift to equities drive the decline.
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worldSouth Korean Ship Struck in Strait of Hormuz, Escalating Crisis
A South Korean vessel is hit off Iran, heightening fears of a wider conflict and military intervention in the key oil chokepoint.
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worldNorth Korea Amends Constitution for Automatic Nuclear Strike if Kim Jong Un Is Killed
Pyongyang updates policy to launch an immediate nuclear strike if its leadership is incapacitated, amid rising global tensions and recent events in Iran.
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worldIran Denies Role in South Korean Vessel Incident, Strait of Hormuz Tensions Persist
Iran denies involvement in the South Korean vessel incident, maintaining control of the Strait of Hormuz and signaling ongoing geopolitical instability.
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financeSouth Korea Inflation Hits Near 2-Year High, Rate Hikes Likely
South Korea's April CPI rose 2.6%, the highest in nearly two years, driven by oil prices. Rate hikes anticipated in the second half.
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techSamsung Surpasses $1 Trillion Market Value Amid AI Chip Boom
Samsung Electronics' market value tops $1 trillion for the first time, driven by surging demand for AI chips and record quarterly profits.