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Track canonical SquawkNews coverage tagged to 005930, 005930. This hub brings together deduplicated headlines about market instrument, markets catalysts, earnings, analyst actions, and wider market events so traders can review how a developing story changed over time. It contains 128 indexed stories across 28 publication days and is ordered by the same first-publication timeline used by LiveCast.
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The AI backlash: Tired of notifications, doomscrolling and AI slop, people are falling in love with retro gadgets
New Delhi, Sept. 25 -- A friend of mine-32, terminally online and a committed doomscroller-started shooting with film again this past winter. Not with a hand-me-down camera dug out of a dusty old box, but with a mint-con
NEWS | Sep 25, 2026, 06:35 AM UTC
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Asian session market picture: S&P 500 -0.05%, Nasdaq 100 +0.13%; USD/JPY -0.37%, WTI -1.59%, 9984 leads volume
Asian session market picture. US index futures: S and P futures is down 0.05 percent, Nasdaq futures is up 0.13 percent, Dow futures is down 0.01 percent and Russell futures is up 0.04 percent. In currencies, the dollar
EQUITY | Sep 25, 2026, 05:30 AM UTC
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Asian session market picture: S&P 500 -0.09%, Nasdaq 100 +0.05%; USD/JPY -0.23%, WTI -1.56%, 9984 leads volume
Asian session market picture. US index futures: S and P futures is down 0.09 percent, Nasdaq futures is up 0.05 percent, Dow futures is down 0.02 percent and Russell futures is unchanged at 0 percent. In currencies, the
EQUITY | Sep 25, 2026, 05:02 AM UTC
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Asian session market picture: S&P 500 -0.08%, Nasdaq 100 +0.04%; USD/JPY -0.25%, WTI -1.6%, 1810 leads volume
Asian session market picture. US index futures: S and P futures is down 0.08 percent, Nasdaq futures is up 0.04 percent, Dow futures is down 0.01 percent and Russell futures is up 0.02 percent. In currencies, the dollar
EQUITY | Sep 25, 2026, 04:31 AM UTC
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Japan's SMBC in talks to increase stake in Vietnam's VPBank, sources say
By Francesco Guarascio and Phuong NguyenJapan's Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corp (SMBC) is in advanced talks to increase its stake in Vietnamese private lender VPBank HOSE:VPB, four people familiar with the negotiations said
NEWS | Sep 25, 2026, 04:15 AM UTC
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Asian session market picture: S&P 500 -0.07%, Nasdaq 100 +0.06%; USD/JPY -0.27%, WTI -1.64%, 1810 leads volume
Asian session market picture. US index futures: S and P futures is down 0.07 percent, Nasdaq futures is up 0.06 percent, Dow futures is down 0.02 percent and Russell futures is unchanged at 0 percent. In currencies, the
EQUITY | Sep 25, 2026, 04:00 AM UTC
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Asian session market picture: S&P 500 unchanged, Nasdaq 100 +0.13%; USD/JPY -0.23%, WTI -1.8%, 1810 leads volume
Asian session market picture. US index futures: S and P futures is unchanged at 0 percent, Nasdaq futures is up 0.13 percent, Dow futures is up 0.03 percent and Russell futures is up 0.1 percent. In currencies, the dolla
EQUITY | Sep 25, 2026, 03:32 AM UTC
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Asian session market picture: S&P 500 -0.08%, Nasdaq 100 +0.03%; USD/JPY -0.21%, WTI -1.61%, 9984 leads volume
Asian session market picture. US index futures: S and P futures is down 0.08 percent, Nasdaq futures is up 0.03 percent, Dow futures is down 0.07 percent and Russell futures is down 0.05 percent. In currencies, the dolla
EQUITY | Sep 25, 2026, 03:02 AM UTC
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Asian session market picture: S&P 500 -0.05%, Nasdaq 100 +0.11%; USD/JPY -0.2%, WTI -1.68%, 9984 leads volume
Asian session market picture. US index futures: S and P futures is down 0.05 percent, Nasdaq futures is up 0.11 percent, Dow futures is down 0.04 percent and Russell futures is up 0.02 percent. In currencies, the dollar
EQUITY | Sep 25, 2026, 02:30 AM UTC
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Asian session market picture: S&P 500 -0.07%, Nasdaq 100 +0.07%; USD/JPY -0.14%, WTI -1.38%, 9984 leads volume
Asian session market picture. US index futures: S and P futures is down 0.07 percent, Nasdaq futures is up 0.07 percent, Dow futures is down 0.05 percent and Russell futures is up 0.04 percent. In currencies, the dollar
EQUITY | Sep 25, 2026, 02:02 AM UTC
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Asian session market picture: S&P 500 -0.21%, Nasdaq 100 -0.2%; USD/JPY -0.06%, WTI -0.88%, 1810 leads volume
Asian session market picture. US index futures: S and P futures is down 0.21 percent, Nasdaq futures is down 0.2 percent, Dow futures is down 0.18 percent and Russell futures is down 0.16 percent. In currencies, the doll
EQUITY | Sep 25, 2026, 01:00 AM UTC
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Samsung Jumps 3.3% as CXMT Narrows the Gap
Samsung Electronics (SSNLF), the Korean memory, foundry and consumer-electronics giant, is facing a sharper challenge from China's CXMT as the rival begins producing its fifth-generation DRAM platform, according to CXMT'
GEOPOLITICS | Sep 24, 2026, 08:11 PM UTC
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America Is Behind on Memory Chips-and Tariffs Threaten to Make Things Harder — WSJ
By Jiyoung SohnThe U.S. is facing a memory-chip conundrum.With a lack of domestic facilities for making the chips, which are vital for artificial intelligence and skyrocketing in price, the Trump administration is readyi
NEWS | Sep 24, 2026, 05:56 PM UTC
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Meta's Muse Charm puts spotlight on race to build AI devices beyond smartphones
Meta's NASDAQ:META unveiling of Muse Charm, a pocket watch-sized AI device, on Wednesday has renewed focus on a growing wave of gadgets aimed at persuading consumers to embrace dedicated AI devices rather than relying so
NEWS | Sep 24, 2026, 02:19 PM UTC
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Asian session market picture: S&P 500 -0.14%, Nasdaq 100 -0.14%; USD/JPY -0.16%, WTI -0.94%, 9984 leads volume
Asian session market picture. US index futures: S and P futures is down 0.14 percent, Nasdaq futures is down 0.14 percent, Dow futures is down 0.12 percent and Russell futures is down 0.17 percent. In currencies, the dol
EQUITY | Sep 24, 2026, 03:32 AM UTC
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Asian session market picture: S&P 500 -0.08%, Nasdaq 100 -0.07%; USD/JPY -0.28%, WTI -0.77%, 9984 leads volume
Asian session market picture. US index futures: S and P futures is down 0.08 percent, Nasdaq futures is down 0.07 percent, Dow futures is down 0.09 percent and Russell futures is down 0.12 percent. In currencies, the dol
EQUITY | Sep 24, 2026, 03:02 AM UTC
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Asian session market picture: S&P 500 -0.12%, Nasdaq 100 -0.1%; USD/JPY -0.27%, WTI -0.71%, 9984 leads volume
Asian session market picture. US index futures: S and P futures is down 0.12 percent, Nasdaq futures is down 0.1 percent, Dow futures is down 0.18 percent and Russell futures is down 0.17 percent. In currencies, the doll
EQUITY | Sep 24, 2026, 02:32 AM UTC
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Asian session market picture: S&P 500 -0.14%, Nasdaq 100 -0.14%; USD/JPY -0.28%, WTI -0.51%, 9984 leads volume
Asian session market picture. US index futures: S and P futures is down 0.14 percent, Nasdaq futures is down 0.14 percent, Dow futures is down 0.23 percent and Russell futures is down 0.2 percent. In currencies, the doll
EQUITY | Sep 24, 2026, 02:03 AM UTC
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Samsung Jumps 3.3% Despite China's New DRAM Production Milestone
Samsung Electronics (SSNLF), the memory-chip and smartphone maker, rose 3.25% to?285,500 in Seoul even as a new Chinese rival pushed further into mobile memory. CXMT says its fifth-generation DRAM platform and two 24-gig
GEOPOLITICS | Sep 23, 2026, 06:21 PM UTC
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Global stocks stall, oil ticks up as investors await Mideast peace signals
By Niket Nishant and Wayne ColeGlobal shares paused on Wednesday after a four-day winning streak as oil prices drifted higher while investors awaited details on peace efforts in the Middle East.Hopes of improving crude s
COMMODITIES | Sep 23, 2026, 11:56 AM UTC
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LG, Samsung face India tariff evasion investigation over OLED TV parts
By Aditya Kalra and Nikunj OhriIndia is investigating LG Electronics and Samsung for allegedly paying lower tariffs on imported display parts of high-end TVs, five sources told Reuters, putting under scrutiny the premium
GEOPOLITICS | Sep 23, 2026, 09:34 AM UTC
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European stocks gain as oil slides, AI buzz lifts tech
By Niket Nishant and Wayne ColeEuropean equities rose on Wednesday as oil prices fell for a sixth straight session, while a fresh wave of AI optimism lifted tech stocks globally.Sources told Reuters that Saudi Arabia had
COMMODITIES | Sep 23, 2026, 08:38 AM UTC
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South Korean shares close at 2-month high as chipmakers jump
Round-up of South Korean financial markets:** South Korean shares rose on Wednesday for a fourth consecutive session to close at a two-month high, led by gains in chipmakers on an AI rally.** The benchmark KOSPI KRX:KOSP
EQUITY | Sep 23, 2026, 06:56 AM UTC
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Why This Top Global Dividend Fund Likes Samsung and Citigroup — Barrons.com
By Debbie CarlsonThe $23.3 billion Thornburg Investment Income Builder fund sits at a sweet spot for today's investor: a dividend-focused strategy with a global bent.A 28.2% one-year return definitely turns heads, and Mo
NEWS | Sep 23, 2026, 06:30 AM UTC
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Asia stocks ride tech wave higher, oil slips again
By Wayne ColeAsian shares were aiming for a sixth session of gains on Wednesday as consumer hunger for AI apps continued to buoy tech stocks, while oil prices fell further on reports of increased supply out of the Middle
COMMODITIES | Sep 23, 2026, 05:42 AM UTC
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Dixon Technologies sets sights on global top five as it expands beyond smartphones
Dixon Technologies India Ltd. is targeting growth beyond assembling smartphones, its strong suit, to challenge global electronics-making leaders and propel the company to its next phase of expansion.The contract manufact
NEWS | Sep 23, 2026, 03:49 AM UTC
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South Korean shares give up early gains as investors head for holidays
Round-up of South Korean financial markets:** South Korean shares gave up early gains to trade little changed on Wednesday as investors turned risk-averse ahead of a long holiday break.** The benchmark KOSPI KRX:KOSPI wa
EQUITY | Sep 23, 2026, 02:34 AM UTC
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Asia stocks ride tech wave higher, oil stays subdued
By Wayne ColeAsian shares were aiming for a sixth session of gains on Wednesday as signs of consumer demand for AI apps continued to buoy tech stocks, while oil prices faltered on reports of increased supply out of the M
COMMODITIES | Sep 23, 2026, 01:44 AM UTC
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Samsung reportedly ramps 4nm capacity as next-gen memory demand rises
Samsung Electronics is preparing to expand advanced foundry capacity, with 4-nanometer production lines moving toward full utilization amid next-generation memory demand, MoneyToday reports.
EQUITY | Sep 22, 2026, 09:00 AM UTC
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South Korean chip stocks rise on renewed demand optimism
South Korean semiconductor shares rose on renewed optimism about chip demand, following early enthusiasm for Meta Platforms’ new AI product that lifted global AI stocks.
EQUITY | Sep 22, 2026, 03:46 AM UTC
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South Korea stocks rise nearly 2% as Wall Street rallies
South Korean shares rose on Tuesday, tracking Wall Street gains; the won strengthened 1% versus the dollar and the benchmark bond yield fell, according to a market round-up.
MACRO | Sep 22, 2026, 01:29 AM UTC
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South Korea stocks jump 1.65% on chip and export boost
South Korean shares rose more than 1% Monday, led by chipmakers after upbeat domestic export data and a prior-session rally in US semiconductor stocks.
EQUITY | Sep 21, 2026, 06:49 AM UTC
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Asian session market picture: S&P 500 +0.39%, Nasdaq 100 +0.66%; USD/JPY -0.12%, WTI -2.41%, 9984 leads volume
Asian session market picture. US index futures: S and P futures is up 0.39 percent, Nasdaq futures is up 0.66 percent, Dow futures is up 0.24 percent and Russell futures is up 0.27 percent. In currencies, the dollar inde
EQUITY | Sep 21, 2026, 01:30 AM UTC
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China’s CXMT says fifth-gen memory-chip platform enters mass production
CXMT (SSE:688825) said its fifth-generation memory-chip technology platform entered mass production, positioning it as a potential competitor to Samsung, SK Hynix and Micron.
EQUITY | Sep 20, 2026, 03:47 AM UTC
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South Korea’s KOSPI ends up over 2% as chipmakers rally
South Korean shares rose over 2% on Friday; the KOSPI closed up 178.82 points, or 2.66%, at 6,894.23, as chipmakers tracked an overnight rally in U.S. peers, though the week ended lower amid concerns about high bond yiel
EQUITY | Sep 18, 2026, 07:27 AM UTC
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CXMT plans flash-memory push amid global memory shortage
Chinese chipmaker CXMT (SSE:688825) is preparing to enter the flash-memory chip market dominated by Samsung and other foreign rivals, according to three people familiar with the plan.
MACRO | Sep 18, 2026, 05:21 AM UTC
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Asian session market picture: S&P 500 -0.13%, Nasdaq 100 -0.27%; USD/JPY +0.18%, WTI -0.68%, 9984 leads volume
Asian session market picture. US index futures: S and P futures is down 0.13 percent, Nasdaq futures is down 0.27 percent, Dow futures is down 0.04 percent and Russell futures is down 0.19 percent. In currencies, the dol
EQUITY | Sep 18, 2026, 01:30 AM UTC
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South Korea shares rise as Fed hike eases uncertainty
South Korean shares rose as the U.S. raised rates for the first time since 2023; the won weakened and the benchmark bond yield fell.
MACRO | Sep 17, 2026, 04:06 AM UTC
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Asian session market picture: S&P 500 +0.08%, Nasdaq 100 +0.03%; USD/JPY +0.22%, WTI -0.68%, 9984 leads volume
Asian session market picture. US index futures: S and P futures is up 0.08 percent, Nasdaq futures is up 0.03 percent, Dow futures is up 0.09 percent and Russell futures is up 0.05 percent. In currencies, the dollar inde
EQUITY | Sep 16, 2026, 02:00 AM UTC
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Asian session market picture: S&P 500 +0.13%, Nasdaq 100 +0.09%; USD/JPY +0.23%, WTI -0.84%, 9984 leads volume
Asian session market picture. US index futures: S and P futures is up 0.13 percent, Nasdaq futures is up 0.09 percent, Dow futures is up 0.13 percent and Russell futures is up 0.11 percent. In currencies, the dollar inde
EQUITY | Sep 16, 2026, 01:30 AM UTC
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Stocks down on energy shock concerns, global yields hit fresh highs
By Stefano Rebaudo and Satoshi SugiyamaGlobal stocks were down on Tuesday after the previous session's selloff, while U.S. Treasury yields hit their highest level since 2007 amid concerns that oil prices firmly above $10
COMMODITIES | Sep 15, 2026, 08:02 AM UTC
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South Korean shares end lower as rising bond yields weigh
Round-up of South Korean financial markets:** South Korean shares closed lower after a session of volatile trade on Tuesday, as investors remained wary of rising bond yields.** The benchmark KOSPI KRX:KOSPI fell 57.12 po
EQUITY | Sep 15, 2026, 06:52 AM UTC
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Samsung's India public policy chief resigns, sources say
By Aditya KalraSamsung India's head of public affairs and ESG, Rajiv Aggarwal, has resigned after nearly four years in the job, two sources with knowledge of the departure said on Tuesday.The reason for his resignation w
NEWS | Sep 15, 2026, 06:22 AM UTC
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Micron Taiwan union presses profit-sharing demand, keeps strike preparations alive
By Wen-Yee LeeA Taiwanese union representing workers at Micron Technology NASDAQ:MU warned on Tuesday it could move towards a strike unless the U.S. memory chipmaker agrees to a permanent profit-sharing system, escalatin
GEOPOLITICS | Sep 15, 2026, 06:16 AM UTC
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South Korean shares recoup early losses as chipmakers rebound
Round-up of South Korean financial markets:** South Korean shares clawed back early losses on Tuesday, as bargain hunting in chip stocks followed a three-session slide that culminated in a more than 3% drop in the KOSPI
EQUITY | Sep 15, 2026, 02:00 AM UTC
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Asian shares waver as oil and yields rise ahead of Fed, BOJ meetings
By Satoshi SugiyamaAsian shares struggled on Tuesday as investors weighed Middle East tensions and calls by industry figures for a slowdown in AI development, while elevated oil prices and higher bond yields added to cau
CENTRAL_BANK | Sep 15, 2026, 01:41 AM UTC
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Weekly Recap: ₩100T shareholder-return and OpenAI chip tie-up
Samsung Electronics Co Ltd Sponsored GDR Pfd (KRX:005930) unveiled a ~100 trillion won shareholder-return plan while deepening AI ties with OpenAI and co—leading $3B for Mistral AI, even as it markets foldable phones glo
NEWS | Sep 14, 2026, 10:14 PM UTC
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ASML extends chipmaking dominance as customers embrace High NA
By Toby SterlingAs Dutch computer chip equipment maker ASML EURONEXT:ASML broke ground on a new plant in Eindhoven last week, CFO Roger Dassen said the AI boom had transformed the mood among customers.Its existing $200 m
NEWS | Sep 14, 2026, 06:00 AM UTC
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Samsung, SK Hynix turn down KEPCO’s $19B power payment plan
Samsung Electronics OTC:SSNLF and SK Hynix NASDAQ:SKHY have turned down a proposal from Korea Electric Power Corp. (KEPCO) that would have required the chipmakers to put up a combined 25T won ($18.7B) in advance to help
NEWS | Sep 14, 2026, 05:31 AM UTC
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AI-linked Asian stocks slump after top lab CEOs call for slowing down technology's development
By Gregor Stuart HunterAI-connected stocks fell sharply in early Asian trading on Monday after the CEOs of the companies developing the most advanced AI models warned the pace of development must slow to prevent threats
CENTRAL_BANK | Sep 14, 2026, 03:59 AM UTC
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South Korea shares retreat on AI concerns, set for longer trading hours
Round-up of South Korean financial markets:** South Korean shares fell on Monday after Anthropic PBC and OpenAI raised their voices to put the brakes on artificial intelligence development. The won strengthened, while th
EQUITY | Sep 14, 2026, 03:14 AM UTC
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KOSPI Over SPY, QQQ? South Korea Extends Trading Hours As Its AI Memory Chip Rally Becomes Impossible To Ignore
South Korea's main stock exchange extended its trading hours this week, giving overseas investors greater access to a market that has been swept up in a red-hot, AI-driven rally drawing global attention, even as domestic
EQUITY | Sep 14, 2026, 02:44 AM UTC
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Samsung, SK Hynix reject KEPCO's $19 billion power prepayment proposal, document shows
Samsung Electronics KRX:005930 and SK Hynix KRX:000660 have rejected a proposal by Korea Electric Power Corp KRX:015760 to make a 25 trillion won ($18.7 billion) upfront payment to support power supplies for planned semi
NEWS | Sep 14, 2026, 02:43 AM UTC
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South Korea's expanded espionage law takes effect amid push to protect chip technology
South Korea's expanded espionage law takes effect on Sunday, broadening espionage offences beyond acts involving North Korea to include all foreign countries as Seoul seeks to protect key technologies amid intensifying c
NEWS | Sep 13, 2026, 12:00 AM UTC
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Samsung Drops 3.5% While OpenAI Chip Work Still Lacks a Contract
Samsung Electronics (SSNLF), the Korean memory-chip, foundry and consumer-electronics powerhouse, expanded its OpenAI relationship across advanced processors and enterprise artificial intelligence. The shares closed 3.5%
EQUITY | Sep 11, 2026, 08:02 PM UTC
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Korea Central Bank Sounds Alarm About AI Trading Frenzy — WSJ
By WSJ StaffThe AI boom turned Korea's stock market into the world's craziest as investors piled into leveraged ETFs to bet on chip giants Samsung and SK Hynix. The volatility is worrying regulators. "Leveraged investmen
CENTRAL_BANK | Sep 10, 2026, 11:02 AM UTC
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South Korean shares slip as chip stocks hold firm
South Korean shares ended slightly lower on Thursday. Chip stocks held their ground as investors awaited key U.S. inflation data and assessed the inflationary impact of a widening Middle East conflict.
EQUITY | Sep 10, 2026, 06:53 AM UTC
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Bank of Korea Warns of Destabilizing Impact of High-Risk AI Trades
By Jihye LeeThe popularity of high-risk bets among investors looking to cash in on South Korea's artificial-intelligence boom has caused concern at the central bank.A surge of investment in leveraged exchange-traded fund
CENTRAL_BANK | Sep 10, 2026, 05:46 AM UTC
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'Welcome to Foldables': Samsung braces for Apple's foldable iPhone challenge
By Hyunjoo JinSamsung launched a publicity campaign for its foldable phones, touting its hardware advantage and its early entry into the segment as it seeks to fend off a major challenge from Apple.Apple NASDAQ:AAPL unve
EQUITY | Sep 10, 2026, 05:26 AM UTC
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South Korean shares fall 1.37% as Middle East tensions escalate
South Korean shares fell more than 1% on Thursday as risk sentiment retreated on escalating Middle East tensions. The benchmark KOSPI was down 96.61 points, or 1.37%, at 6,955.03 as of 0058 GMT.
EQUITY | Sep 10, 2026, 01:19 AM UTC