SK Hynix fell after record profit missed high expectations

Nvidia’s main supplier of high-bandwidth memory posted an operating profit of $5.6 billion in the December quarter after a 75% ...
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Korea wants to become a ‘US-friendly’ producer of metals used in zinc EVs and green energy. The chairman first needs to avoid a nasty takeover battle

Korea Zinc’s takeover battle with Young Poong and MBK Partners has been a “taxing” and “self-discovery” experience, says chairman Yoon ...
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Korea’s economy appears to be recovering from the Yoon impeachment crisis. Don’t be stupid

War, weak growth, and policy uncertainty surrounding Trump’s return are already threatening the Korean economy. A widening political crisis will ...
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BYD wants to conquer South Korea with a $21,600 electric car

BYD will launch three electric passenger cars in South Korea this year, in a bid to win market share from ...
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North Korea fires ballistic missile as US Secretary of State Anthony Blinken meets in Seoul

South Korea is in political turmoil after President Yoon Suk Yeol tried and failed to impose martial law. read more
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South Korean police and security forces are reportedly on standoff as the country’s impeached president resists arrest.

The president, who issued a martial law declaration on December 3, faces imprisonment or, at worst, the death penalty. read ...
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South Korea December factory activity shrinks as firms turn pessimistic, PMI shows

By Jihoon Lee SEOUL (Reuters) – South Korea’s factory activity contracted in December, as uncertainty over U.S. trade policy and ...
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A Jeju Air plane crashes in South Korea, killing at least 85

The crash happened at 9 a.m. Seoul time and is the first fatal accident for low-cost carrier Jeju Air. read ...
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