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South Korea Projects Economic Growth to Surpass 2% Target Amid Semiconductor Boom.

May 11, 2026 at 7:32 AM

South Korean Finance Minister Koo Yun-cheol anticipates the nation's economic growth will exceed 2% in 2026, primarily driven by a robust recovery in semiconductor exports.

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South Korea Projects Economic Growth to Surpass 2% Target Amid Semiconductor Boom

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Technology

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JPMorgan Predicts Further Upside for South Korea's AI-Driven Market Rally.

May 11, 2026 at 6:54 AM

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Economy

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AI Semiconductor Boom Likely to Trigger Interest Rate Hikes in South Korea and Taiwan.

May 11, 2026 at 4:55 AM

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Local News

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Unveiling the Hard Truths Behind South Korea's Economic Rise.

May 9, 2026 at 7:13 PM

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South Korean Supporters Prepare to Cheer for Visiting North Korean Football Team

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May 8, 2026 at 4:39 PM

South Korean Supporters Prepare to Cheer for Visiting North Korean Football Team.

In a rare cross-border sporting event, hundreds of South Korean fans are mobilizing to support North Korea's Naegohyang Women’s FC as they face Suwon FC in a major Asian Champions League match, marking the first North Korean team appearance in the South since 2018.

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Sports

Historic North Korean Football Visit to South Korea Set for Asian Champions League Semi-final.

May 4, 2026 at 6:51 AM

For the first time since 2018, a North Korean sports team will visit South Korea as Naegohyang FC faces Suwon FC in the Women’s Asian Champions League semi-final on May 20.

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Historic North Korean Football Visit to South Korea Set for Asian Champions League Semi-final

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Entertainment

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BTS Return to Stage Sparks Economic Surge and Cultural Revival in South Korea.

May 2, 2026 at 2:55 AM

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Economy

Kenya Faces Economic Slowdown Amidst Severe Drought Conditions.

Kenya's economic growth slowed to 4.6% in 2025, reaching its lowest level since the 2020 pandemic, largely driven by significant agricultural setbacks caused by prolonged drought.

April 29, 2026 at 9:14 AM

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Technology

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Hybe Hits Record Revenue Milestones Following Highly Anticipated BTS Return.

April 29, 2026 at 8:57 AM

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International News•

April 29, 2026 at 7:52 AM

Former South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol Receives Seven-Year Sentence.

The Seoul High Court has sentenced former South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol to seven years in prison for his role in obstructing law enforcement following his 2024 martial law declaration.

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Economy

Hong Kong Records Historic Trade Deficit Amid Tech Hardware Surge.

April 29, 2026 at 6:44 AM

Hong Kong has reported its widest trade deficit since 1952, reaching HK$89.1 billion, driven by a 41% surge in imports linked to the global AI investment boom and regional supply chain shifts.

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Technology

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Hyundai Revamps China Strategy with Massive 20-Model Rollout to Reclaim Market Dominance.

April 24, 2026 at 4:40 AM

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Economy

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PKSF and SANEM Partner to Enhance Strategic Frameworks for Decent Employment.

April 24, 2026 at 1:36 AM

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Business

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Boosting Bilateral Trade: Sri Lanka and South Korea Explore New Economic Synergies.

April 23, 2026 at 8:27 AM

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Taiwan Projects Massive 7.22% Economic Expansion Driven by AI Export Boom

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April 21, 2026 at 11:16 AM

Taiwan Projects Massive 7.22% Economic Expansion Driven by AI Export Boom.

The Chung-Hua Institution for Economic Research (CIER) has drastically upwardly revised Taiwan's 2026 economic growth forecast to 7.22%, fueled primarily by the global surge in AI-related hardware demand.

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Economy

South Korea’s Central Bank Adopts Flexible Stance Facing Inflationary Pressures.

April 21, 2026 at 1:30 AM

The newly appointed Bank of Korea Governor emphasizes a cautious and adaptable monetary policy to navigate rising oil prices and economic uncertainty.

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Economy

South Korea and India Move to Strengthen Strategic Economic Partnership.

South Korean President Lee Jae Myung is visiting New Delhi to boost bilateral trade and deepen cooperation in key sectors like AI, semiconductors, and shipbuilding, aiming to double trade volume to $50 billion by 2030.

April 21, 2026 at 12:18 AM

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Business

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Japan’s Economic Landscape 2026: Balancing Wage Growth and Structural Challenges.

April 17, 2026 at 7:40 AM

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Economy

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Bank of Korea Nominee Signals Stability as Interest Rates Reach Neutral Territory.

April 13, 2026 at 3:00 AM

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Diplomatic Tension Erupts Between South Korea and Israel Over Human Rights Allegations

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April 11, 2026 at 11:26 AM

Diplomatic Tension Erupts Between South Korea and Israel Over Human Rights Allegations.

A diplomatic row has emerged after South Korean President Lee Jae Myung questioned Israel over a viral video showing alleged abuses of Palestinians, leading to sharp exchanges between the two nations regarding accountability and human rights.

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