South Korea
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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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worldSouth Korean Vessel Fire in Strait of Hormuz Escalates Iran-US Tensions
Fire aboard South Korean-operated vessel HMM Namu in the Strait of Hormuz heightens geopolitical tensions amid US-Iran standoff.
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sportsNorth Korean Women's Football Club to Play Rare Match in South Korea
Naegohyang Women's FC will play Suwon FC Women in the AFC Women's Champions League semi-finals on May 20, marking the first visit by a North Korean sports team since 2018.
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financeBank of Korea Signals Hawkish Shift, Hints at Rate Hikes
Bank of Korea's senior deputy governor says it's time to consider rate hikes, citing persistent inflation and strong economic growth.
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worldSamsung's Succession Saga: A Son Overlooked, a Jailed Tycoon
Inside the dramatic succession of Samsung's Lee Jae-yong, from corruption scandal to acquittal and a controversial promise.
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techSamsung Q1 Profit Surges Eightfold on AI Chip Boom
Samsung Electronics reports record Q1 profit as AI demand drives chip prices up, with earnings expected to improve further.
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cryptoKBank and Ripple Partner to Revolutionize International Money Transfers
South Korea's KBank is testing onchain cross-border remittances with Ripple, aiming to enhance speed, reduce costs, and increase transparency compared to traditional banking networks.
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worldAI Image Deception: South Korea Arrests Man for Fabricated Wolf Sighting
South Korean police arrested a man for distributing an AI-generated image of an escaped wolf, delaying its recapture and disrupting public safety operations.