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BUSINESS1d agoSouth Korea industrial output rises 3% in September on chip boomSouth Korea's industrial output rose 3 percent in September, fueled by a 19.2 percent jump in semiconductor production. Retail sales and facility investment also increased.koreajoongangdaily_joins · south korea
BUSINESS2d agoTesla wins court battle over delayed FSD features in South KoreaTesla has won a court battle in South Korea concerning the delayed delivery of its Full Self-Driving (FSD) features. This outcome affects the company's product rollout and legal standing in the region.Seeking Alpha Tech
BUSINESS2d agoSouth Korea fines Google and Apple over unfair app market practicesSouth Korea on Wednesday fined Alphabet’s Google and Apple a combined 63.7 billion won ($47.6 million), saying they abused their dominance in app store markets by forcing local…Japan Today
BUSINESS3d agoSouth Korea fines Google and Apple over unfair app market practices - AP NewsSouth Korea fines Google and Apple over unfair app market practices AP NewsAP News
BUSINESS4d agoAI chip boom tripled South Korea's economic growth in the third quarterSouth Korea's economy grew faster than expected in the third quarter. However, analysts warned that its heavy reliance on the chip industry leaves the country vulnerable to a slowdown in global AI spending.EuroNews [en]
BUSINESS4d agoSouth Korea’s GDP growth beats forecasts amid AI boomAsia's fourth-largest economy grows 3.4 percent year-on-year amid strong semiconductor demand.Al Jazeera [en]
BUSINESS4d agoSouth Korea's chip boom fuels forecast-beating third-quarter growthSouth Korea's economy grew more than three times faster than expected in the third quarter, driven by booming semiconductor demand, central bank data showed Tuesday. Gross domestic product…Japan Today
BUSINESS5d agoAI chip surge lifts South Korea to record surplus, behind only ChinaSouth Korea earned US$116.63 billion more from the world than it spent in the second quarter of this year – exceeding the combined current account surpluses of Germany and Japan for the first time on record. The current account measures a country’s trade and income with the world. It counts goods and services sold abroad, money earned on overseas investments and payments flowing the other way. A surplus means more foreign currency is coming in than going out. Surging demand for semiconductors...South China Morning Post
BUSINESS5d agoSouth Korea urged to guard chip profitability as China’s CXMT and YMTC gain market shareChina’s expanding semiconductor industry is fuelling mounting anxiety in South Korea, where a new consultancy report has warned local chipmakers to defend profitability as Chinese rivals scale up production and strengthen market share. Samil PwC, the South Korean member firm of the global consultancy, said in a report made public on Monday that Chinese competition would likely heat up first in the areas of conventional memory, mature-node manufacturing, and packaging and testing. To stay ahead,...South China Morning Post
BUSINESSOct 24Nigeria, South Korea seek stronger trade, technology partnershipsNigeria and South Korea have called for stronger bilateral cooperation in trade, investment, technology transfer, agriculture and skills development to promote economic growth and create opportunities for their citizens. The post Nigeria, South Korea seek stronger trade, technology partnerships appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
BUSINESSOct 24Nigeria, South Korea seek stronger trade, technology partnershipsDirector General of the All Progressives Congress Presidential Campaign Council APC-PCC, Senator Abdul'aziz Yari, has assured President Bola Tinubu that the power brokers of Northern Nigeria, traditional rulers and Islamic clerics are solidly behind his return to office in 2027. The post Nigeria, South Korea seek stronger trade, technology partnerships appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
BUSINESSOct 21South Korean bulk buying hits record US$1.1 billion as shoppers trim food billsA monthly trip to Costco has become routine this year for Kim Eun-young. The 42-year-old mother of two living in Seoul’s Gwangjin district used to pick up what she needed at a nearby supermarket, but rising prices prompted her to change her shopping habits. She said buying groceries and household essentials in bulk seemed more economical, at least for her family of four. “The bill is bigger each time, but buying in bulk works out cheaper for the same amount. I mainly buy food we eat regularly...South China Morning Post
BUSINESSOct 20Asian markets slide as South Korea sinks 4.4%; U.S. futures mixedSeeking Alpha Tech
BUSINESSOct 20South Korea , Japan shares fall as Asian stocks decline in break from US chip rallyStock markets in South Korea and Japan experienced declines as part of a broader downturn in Asian stocks, contrasting with a rally in US chip stocks. This indicates a divergence in regional market performance and investor sentiment.businesstimes.com.sg · Singapore
BUSINESSOct 17Semiconductor market to remain solid ‘at least through next year,’ South Korea finance minister saysSouth Korea's finance minister said semiconductor growth can last at least through 2027 as supply remains tight despite a global chip sell-off.CNBC
BUSINESSOct 15A tech sell - off drags Asian stocks lower as markets in South Korea and Japan sinkA significant tech sell-off is causing Asian stock markets, particularly in South Korea and Japan, to decline. This reflects a notable trend in global financial markets affecting regional economies.mankatofreepress.com · United States
BUSINESSOct 15South Korea shares test 200-day moving average for first time in 17 monthsSouth Korean shares are testing a key financial indicator for the first time in over a year, which could signal a significant market trend. This development is notable for market analysts and investors tracking economic performance.Seeking Alpha Tech
BUSINESSOct 15Asia markets in red: South Korea and Japan lead deep tech selloff; Japan industrial output revised downAsian markets are experiencing a decline, led by a deep tech selloff in South Korea and Japan, compounded by a downward revision of industrial output in Japan, signaling economic challenges in the region.Seeking Alpha Tech
BUSINESSOct 14South Korean carmaker Hyundai plans 'strategic' investment of $15.5 billion in India by 2032Korean car company Hyundai says India is a strategic core marketCNBC
BUSINESSOct 12South Korea hails success of its first Arctic shipping trialA South Korean container ship has returned from a trial voyage through the Arctic, testing an alternative route opened by melting sea ice as conflict in the Middle East disrupts global shipping. The PanStar Acro made the round trip to Europe in less time than the conventional route through the Suez Canal, officials said. The initiative has drawn concerns that increased traffic could accelerate Arctic ice loss. The Arctic route could also expose operators to sanctions-related risks because it...South China Morning Post
BUSINESSOct 11Round trip via Northern Sea Route a first for South Korean container shipIn vijftig dagen van Zuid-Korea naar Europa en weer terug met een gigantisch containerschip. Dat was lang onmogelijk, maar is nu gelukt. De 212 meter lange en 33 meter brede Panstar Acro vertrok op 22 augustus uit Busan, een havenstad in Zuid-Korea. Nu, vijftig dagen later, is het schip terug nadat het verschillende Europese havens heeft aangedaan, waaronder Rotterdam op 11 september. Dat is gelukt door een route te kiezen die tot een paar jaar geleden zonder ijsbreker onmogelijk was voor dit soort containerschepen. De Panstar Acro voer als eerste Zuid-Koreaanse containerschip heen en terug viNOS Buitenland
BUSINESSOct 7Viral trapped shark in South Korea brings tourism, retail windfall to BusanA marooned three-metre-long (nine feet) shark in South Korea has drawn more than a million visitors to the coastal city of Busan, boosting local retail sales and triggering a trademark war, as authorities rush to stop opportunistic vendors from cashing in on the viral phenomenon. The shark, nicknamed “Bukangi” in reference to the park where it has become trapped, has become an internet darling and tourist sensation after non-stop local media coverage about multiple failed efforts to encourage it...South China Morning Post
BUSINESSOct 6Hong Kong’s first-store appeal grows as more Japanese, South Korean and Thai brands arriveJapanese, South Korean and Thai brands have increased their share of new entrants in Hong Kong’s retail property market by 7 percentage points to more than one-third in the first nine months of 2026, while the demand for shops from mainland Chinese brands has slipped, according to Cushman & Wakefield. A slew of new brands helped lift the combined share of Japanese, South Korean and Thai brands to a three-year high, according to Cushman, which said it expected the trend to continue. This year,...South China Morning Post
BUSINESSOct 6With Karina Milei and Santilli, a South Korean giant inaugurated a lithium plant and prepares new investmentsPosco inaugurated the second Sal de Oro plant and is analyzing two new expansion stages. The project received a RIGI for US$208 million in July, when the work started in 2024 was already advanced and was expected to begin operations.Clarín
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