South Korea Restarts Tungsten Mine at Sangdong After 32 Years, Targeting US and Japanese Buyers South Korea’s Sangdong tungsten mine in Yeongwol County has resumed production after a 32-year hiatus, …
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South Korean exports surpass $100 billion in June as semiconductor shipments surge
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiSouth Korea exports top $100 billion in June as semiconductor shipments reach record highs South Korea exports exceeded $100 billion in June for the first time, driven by record semiconductor …
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Samsung and SK Hynix secure South Korea pledge for major chipmaking project
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiSouth Korea Pledges Support for Samsung, SK Hynix Chipmaking Project President Lee pledges support for Samsung and SK Hynix chipmaking project while companies use cautious language on site plans amid …
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South Korea announces 800 trillion won semiconductor investment to boost AI competitiveness
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiSouth Korea Announces Unprecedented 800 Trillion Won Semiconductor Investment with Samsung and SK Hynix South Korea semiconductor investment: President Lee Jae‑myung unveiled an 800 trillion won plan with Samsung and …
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South Korea coach Hong Myung-bo resigns after World Cup group-stage exit
by Sui Yuitoby Sui YuitoHong Myung-bo resigns after South Korea’s early World Cup exit amid threats and official criticism South Korea coach Hong Myung-bo resigned after his team’s group-stage exit at the 2026 World …
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Leveraged retail investors fuel volatility in Japan, South Korea and Taiwan markets
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiRetail Investors Drive Volatility in Japan, South Korea and Taiwan Markets Retail investors in Japan, South Korea and Taiwan are using more leverage, driving sharp equity volatility and prompting warnings …
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SK Hynix overtakes Samsung as South Korea’s top company amid AI boom
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiSK Hynix Overtakes Samsung to Become South Korea’s Most Valuable Company SK Hynix becomes South Korea’s most valuable company as AI-driven demand for high-bandwidth memory pushes its market cap past …
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Japan and South Korea stocks hit record highs on U.S.-Iran peace deal
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiJapan and South Korea stocks surge to record highs after U.S.-Iran deal and AI optimism Japan and South Korea stocks rose to record highs on June 18, 2026, driven by …
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Japan and South Korean stocks surge after US-Iran peace deal as oil falls
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiU.S.-Iran peace deal lifts Tokyo and Seoul markets as oil prices retreat Market optimism over a U.S.-Iran peace deal sent Tokyo and Seoul stocks higher on Monday, while oil prices …
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Tokyo Electron CEO urges Japan and South Korea to cooperate on data‑center power solutions
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiTokyo Electron CEO urges Japan–South Korea semiconductor cooperation at Future of Asia forum Tokyo Electron CEO Toshiki Kawai and SK Group chairman urged stronger Japan–South Korea semiconductor cooperation at Nikkei’s …