Starbucks boycott in South Korea grows after ‘Tank Day’ promotion sparks outrage Starbucks boycott in South Korea deepens after a ‘Tank Day’ tumbler promotion evoked the May 18, 1980 Gwangju …
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Japan, South Korea pledge deeper energy, AI cooperation and US trilateral ties
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiJapan-South Korea summit in Andong focuses on energy security, AI and trilateral ties May 19, 2026 Japan-South Korea summit in Andong saw leaders pledge deeper cooperation on energy security, AI …
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Takaichi Meets South Korean President Lee in Andong to Discuss Energy and Defense Cooperation
by Sui Yuitoby Sui YuitoTakaichi’s Visit to South Korea: Andong Summit with President Lee Prioritizes Energy Security and Defense Ties Sanae Takaichi met South Korean President Lee Jae Myung in Andong to discuss energy …
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Japan and South Korea leaders meet for second summit to deepen ties
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiJapan–South Korea summit in Andong sees Takaichi and Lee seek to deepen ties Japan-South Korea summit in Andong unites PM Sanae Takaichi and President Lee Jae Myung to advance cooperation …
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Japan, South Korea stocks tumble as oil tops $103 and yields surge
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiJapanese stocks slide as tech sell-off, oil spike and JGB yields trigger regional market rout Japanese stocks plunged Friday as investors repriced risk amid rising oil prices and surging bond …
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AI semiconductor stocks propel South Korea index to record high
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiAI-linked semiconductor stocks propel Seoul Composite to record high AI-linked semiconductor stocks pushed South Korea’s Seoul Composite to a record high on May 11, 2026, as SK Hynix and Samsung …
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South Korea opposition leader Jang Dong-hyeok says economy will shape June elections
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiJang Dong-hyeok Says Economic Concerns Will Drive South Korea’s June 2026 Local Elections Jang Dong-hyeok says economic concerns, not Yoon fallout, will shape South Korea’s June 2026 local elections as …
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South Korea margin loans double as retail investors increase debt-fueled trading
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiDebt-financed stock investing surges in South Korea as margin loans top 30 trillion won Debt-financed stock investing has surged in South Korea, with margin loans topping 30 trillion won in …
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Nikkei and South Korean stocks surge as tech inflows lift Asian markets
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiNikkei Stock Average Nears Record as Tech-Led Rally Sends Tokyo Markets Higher Nikkei Stock Average climbs toward a record close as investors pour money into technology shares on April 27, …
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Satellite images reveal large-scale destruction in south Lebanon towns al-Qozah and Beit Lif Satellite images captured April 16 show extensive destruction in south Lebanon’s al-Qozah and Beit Lif after Israel’s …