Coupang
Coupang, Inc. (NYSE: CPNG) saw its stock price skyrocket on Friday, December 26, 2025, as investors breathed a collective sigh of relief following the company's definitive update on a recent cybersecurity incident. The South Korean e-commerce giant’s shares jumped as much as 10.88% in intraday trading,
South Korea
As 2025 draws to a close, South Korea’s financial landscape is witnessing a dramatic surge in "stablecoin-themed" stocks, fueled by investor anticipation of a landmark regulatory shift in the coming year. While the broader KOSPI index has struggled with year-end volatility, shares of mobile payment providers, blockchain
Asian Stock Markets
Asian stock markets are exhibiting a palpable sense of caution, with traders carefully navigating a landscape shaped by persistent global uncertainties. This circumspect approach is largely attributed to the lingering shadow of past US government shutdown concerns and a broader undercurrent of anxiety surrounding the technology sector, factors that continue
Asian Markets
Asian markets presented a complex and often contradictory picture on November 4, 2025, with major indices displaying a mixed performance that underscored the intricate web of geopolitical, economic, and technological forces at play. While Hong Kong's Hang Seng Index found a boost from a fragile U.S.-China
South Korea
South Korea's economy has defied expectations, accelerating significantly in the third quarter of 2025. This robust performance, largely propelled by a surging export sector and a nascent recovery in domestic demand, is poised to reshape the discourse around the nation's monetary policy, strengthening the argument for
South Korea
Seoul, South Korea – October 13, 2025 – During the recent Chuseok holiday week (October 6-8, 2025), South Korean investors demonstrated an unwavering appetite for high-growth opportunities, pouring an estimated $1.24 billion into US technology and crypto-linked assets. This significant capital outflow underscores a persistent trend of Korean retail and institutional
India
Gqeberha, South Africa – October 10, 2025 – In a landmark development set to reshape global industrial landscapes, India and South Korea today announced their commitment to exploring extensive joint initiatives across the crucial sectors of electronics, electric vehicle (EV) components, and digital supply chains. This strategic agreement, formalized during bilateral discussions
South Korea
Seoul, South Korea – October 1, 2025 – South Korea's semiconductor exports soared to an unprecedented $16.61 billion in September 2025, marking a staggering 22% increase year-on-year. This record-breaking performance, now firmly in the past relative to the current date, not only solidified the nation's position as
Oriental Precision & Engineering
Seoul, South Korea – Oriental Precision & Engineering Co.,Ltd. (KOSDAQ:014940) shareholders are celebrating a remarkable surge as the company's stock price rocketed by an impressive 27% in recent trading, capping off an even more substantial 79% climb over the past three months leading up to September 30,
Global Markets
Global stock markets, from the bustling trading floors of Riyadh to the tech-driven exchanges of Tokyo, Taipei, and Seoul, are navigating a complex tapestry of economic shifts. Recent weeks have seen a diverse range of reactions, with some indices hitting unprecedented highs while others grapple with profit-taking and renewed volatility.
Trade Deal
In a significant move reshaping international trade dynamics, former President Donald Trump has announced a new trade deal with South Korea, featuring a 15% tariff rate on South Korean goods imported into the United States. This agreement, finalized on July 30, 2025, marks a notable reduction from the previously threatened