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Korea semiconductor boom drives record exports and tax

25 clusters · 78 sources · last updated about 9 hours ago

Latest: South Korea ICT exports hit record $59.98 billion in August

South Korea’s export-driven economy continues to expand, fueled by a sustained semiconductor boom and AI investment. In August 2026, exports reached $98.25 billion, a 68.7% year-on-year increase. By September 5, 2026, cu

South Korea: President Lee's approval hits record lows

245 clusters · 128 sources · last updated 1 day ago

Latest: President Lee Jae-myung faces record low approval ratings

President Lee Jae-myung’s public approval continues to decline, reaching new lows. Recent Gallup Korea data reported a 42% approval rating and a record 50% disapproval rate, with real estate policy cited by 27% of respon

South Korean bond market volatility and foreign selling

2 clusters · 8 sources · last updated 1 day ago

Latest: South Korean bonds see first foreign net selling since January 2023

South Korean government bond yields experienced volatility in late August 2026, driven by rising international yields, domestic supply concerns, and geopolitical instability in the Middle East. During this period, market

South Korea AI chip volatility and semiconductor expansion

275 clusters · 697 sources · last updated 1 day ago

Latest: South Korean markets drop as KOSPI hits 6600 level

The AI-memory surge and subsequent market volatility evolved through July and August 2026. Following a period of significant sell-offs, the KOSPI saw a massive single-day gain of roughly 18% on July 31, driven by Samsung

Korea Exchange launches real-time after-market trading

2 clusters · 8 sources · last updated 1 day ago

Latest: Korea Exchange launches real-time after-market trading session

The Korea Exchange (KRX) has officially launched its new real-time after-market session, extending trading hours from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM. This transition replaces the previous single-price trading system, which operated

South Korea scales AI, semiconductor, and energy investments

40 clusters · 114 sources · last updated 1 day ago

Latest: South Korean institutions partner on AI and Physical AI development

South Korea is accelerating its AI and semiconductor expansion through massive state-led investments and infrastructure projects. The government has broken ground on the National AI Computing Center in Jeollanam-do and i

South Korea advances sovereign AI and specialized AI agents

14 clusters · 24 sources · last updated 3 days ago

Latest: South Korean local governments win awards for AI administrative innovation

In late August 2026, South Korea intensified its focus on sovereign AI and the deployment of specialized AI agents across public, financial, and educational sectors. Under the ‘AI for All Project,’ the government is adva

South Korea expands crypto oversight, STO roadmap and 2027 |

16 clusters · 49 sources · last updated 6 days ago

Latest: South Korea prepares for 2027 digital asset taxation

Since June 2026, South Korea has aggressively expanded its crypto-regulatory framework. The cabinet amended the Foreign Exchange Transactions Act, requiring overseas transfer firms to register with the Bank of Korea and

South Korean labor policy and worker protections

2 clusters · 11 sources · last updated 6 days ago

Latest: South Korea household debt growth slows in August

The South Korean government has introduced several labor-related reforms and protections. Initially, the administration announced an overhaul of the unemployment benefit system designed to ensure fiscal sustainability an

South Korean bio-healthcare KOSDAQ listings

2 clusters · 6 sources · last updated 7 days ago

Latest: MS Bio files for KOSDAQ listing to expand regenerative medicine platform

The South Korean bio-healthcare sector is seeing significant activity regarding KOSDAQ listings and investment returns. Mint Venture Partners reported substantial returns from its ‘Mint Global Biotech Private Equity Pa

South Korea advances tax reforms and housing supply measures

8 clusters · 26 sources · last updated 7 days ago

Latest: South Korea launches 500 billion won land purchase to boost housing supply

The South Korean government is advancing tax reforms and supply-side measures to stabilize a volatile housing market. Central to the reform is the tightening of the long-term holding special deduction, which would elimin

South Korean mortgage rates, costs and credit stress

24 clusters · 31 sources · last updated 7 days ago

Latest: South Korean mortgage delinquencies surge 120%

In mid-August 2026, South Korea’s household credit was projected to exceed 2,000 trillion won, driven by mortgage lending and debt-financed stock investing. In response, the Financial Services Commission doubled the annu

South Korea tax reforms and housing supply efforts

22 clusters · 38 sources · last updated 9 days ago

Latest: Gyeonggi Province proposes 13 reforms to accelerate housing supply

The 2026 real-estate tax reform in South Korea continues to face political and public backlash. While the administration aims to shift taxation toward residency-based benefits, residents in areas like Seocho-gu have expr

South Korean financial unions protest against relocation

3 clusters · 6 sources · last updated 10 days ago

Latest: South Korean financial workers strike against state bank relocation

South Korean financial labor unions have organized protests and announced a general strike to oppose the government’s plan to relocate public financial institutions to regional areas. Initially, unions representing the

DistributeX cryptocurrency fraud investigation

2 clusters · 5 sources · last updated 13 days ago

Latest: DistributeX platform faces criminal complaints for suspected multi-million euro fraud

Authorities in Mauritius and Montenegro have launched investigations into the cryptocurrency platform DistributeX following allegations of operating a Ponzi scheme under the name ‘One Community.’ In Mauritius, the Finan

South Korean small business financial support

3 clusters · 10 sources · last updated 14 days ago

Latest: South Korea expands insurance safety nets for small businesses

South Korea is implementing measures to support small business owners and self-employed individuals facing financial instability due to high interest rates and sluggish domestic consumption. The Ministry of SMEs and Sta

South Korea accelerates housing delivery and land repurpose

8 clusters · 12 sources · last updated 19 days ago

Latest: South Korea expands PF site conversion to LH rental housing

In early July 2026, President Lee Jae‑myung appointed former presidential secretary Lee Seong‑hoon as president of Korea Land & Housing Corp (LH), ending an eight‑month vacancy. Lee was sworn in on 6 July and reiterated

South Korean housing loan regulation updates

2 clusters · 4 sources · last updated 20 days ago

Latest: South Korea restores original mortgage terms for New Home subscribers

South Korean authorities have implemented or restored specific mortgage and loan regulations to address housing finance concerns. On August 31, a new calculation method for Loan-to-Value (LTV) ratios for relocation loan

South Korean household debt and lending trends

2 clusters · 5 sources · last updated 20 days ago

Latest: South Korea household loans hit lowest level in 13 quarters

South Korea is experiencing significant shifts in its household lending landscape. During the second quarter of 2024, new household loans reached their lowest level in 13 quarters. According to Bank of Korea data, the av

South Korean financial sector stability and regulation

2 clusters · 2 sources · last updated 22 days ago

Latest: South Korean financial sector protests proposed deposit insurance premium hikes

South Korea’s financial sector is facing scrutiny regarding institutional stability and rising costs. A parliamentary audit of the Housing and Urban Guarantee Corporation (HUG) revealed significant mismanagement, includi