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Samsung Electronics ships faster HBM4E chip samples to customers; shares jump - Reuters
Samsung Electronics ships faster HBM4E chip samples to customers; shares jump Reuters
May 28, 2026Samsung pay deal marks seismic change for South Korea, emboldening unions - Reuters
Samsung pay deal marks seismic change for South Korea, emboldening unions Reuters
May 27, 2026Iranian missile likely involved in attack on ship in Strait of Hormuz, South Korea says - Reuters
Iranian missile likely involved in attack on ship in Strait of Hormuz, South Korea says Reuters
May 27, 2026South Korea detains dissident who fled China in rubber boat
Dong Guangping, an activist and former police officer, spent hours at sea before reaching Korean waters.
May 27, 2026Samsung workers approve pay deal, shares surge - Reuters
Samsung workers approve pay deal, shares surge Reuters
May 27, 2026South Korea overpass collapse kills three people during safety inspection - Reuters
South Korea overpass collapse kills three people during safety inspection Reuters
May 26, 2026North Korea fired several missiles, South Korean military says - Reuters
North Korea fired several missiles, South Korean military says Reuters
May 26, 2026Starbucks sees sharp drop in Korean sales after 'Tank Day' marketing backlash - Reuters
Starbucks sees sharp drop in Korean sales after 'Tank Day' marketing backlash Reuters
May 26, 2026AI used to fake evidence that ended Korean actor's career, say police
Police are seeking an arrest warrant for a YouTuber who allegedly fabricated evidence to defame actor Kim Soo-hyun.
May 22, 2026Samsung's deal with union hailed as a victory as bonuses less generous than SK Hynix's - Reuters
Samsung's deal with union hailed as a victory as bonuses less generous than SK Hynix's Reuters
May 21, 2026Samsung strike on hold as workers push for AI bonus
The walkout, which was due to start on Thursday, has been suspended while union members vote on a tentative deal.
May 21, 2026Morning Bid: Samsung Electronics' wage drama not over yet - Reuters
Morning Bid: Samsung Electronics' wage drama not over yet Reuters
May 21, 2026Samsung shares soar as strike averted, but bonuses of $416,000 for some stoke concern - Reuters
Samsung shares soar as strike averted, but bonuses of $416,000 for some stoke concern Reuters
May 21, 2026Could a football match soften North Korea-South Korea relations?
A North Korean women's football team played in South Korea marking the first time athletes from the North have crossed the border in nearly 8 years.
May 20, 2026Samsung Elec's South Korean labour union to vote on tentative pay plan -union - Reuters
Samsung Elec's South Korean labour union to vote on tentative pay plan -union Reuters
May 20, 2026South Korea’s Lee criticises Israel detentions, says actions ‘way out of line’ - Reuters
South Korea’s Lee criticises Israel detentions, says actions ‘way out of line’ Reuters
May 20, 2026Starbucks Korea sacks CEO over controversial 'Tank Day' promotion
Starbucks withdrew the campaign for its drink tumblers after many said it referenced a bloody crackdown.
May 19, 2026Samsung, labour union meet again as Seoul threatens to intervene to block strike - Reuters
Samsung, labour union meet again as Seoul threatens to intervene to block strike Reuters
May 19, 2026Samsung union, management narrow some differences in talks to avert strike, media say - Reuters
Samsung union, management narrow some differences in talks to avert strike, media say Reuters
May 19, 2026Starbucks Korea head fired after 'Tank Day' promotion sparks public uproar - Reuters
Starbucks Korea head fired after 'Tank Day' promotion sparks public uproar Reuters
May 19, 2026Samsung Electronics, union hold last-ditch talks to avert strike threatening global supply chains - Reuters
Samsung Electronics, union hold last-ditch talks to avert strike threatening global supply chains Reuters
May 18, 2026Trump and South Korea's Lee discuss outcome of US-China summit - Reuters
Trump and South Korea's Lee discuss outcome of US-China summit Reuters
May 17, 2026South Korea says it will pursue all options to avoid Samsung strike - Reuters
South Korea says it will pursue all options to avoid Samsung strike Reuters
May 17, 2026Samsung Elec, South Korea union to resume pay talks on Monday, union says - Reuters
Samsung Elec, South Korea union to resume pay talks on Monday, union says Reuters
May 16, 2026Exclusive: At Samsung, the global AI boom spurred a looming strike and deep divisions - Reuters
Exclusive: At Samsung, the global AI boom spurred a looming strike and deep divisions Reuters
May 15, 2026Samsung's South Korean union sticks to strike plan after talks offer; shares slide - Reuters
Samsung's South Korean union sticks to strike plan after talks offer; shares slide Reuters
May 15, 2026Madonna, BTS and Shakira to headline first World Cup final halftime show - Reuters
Madonna, BTS and Shakira to headline first World Cup final halftime show Reuters
May 14, 2026AI boom puts SK Hynix on the cusp $1 trillion market value - Reuters
AI boom puts SK Hynix on the cusp $1 trillion market value Reuters
May 14, 2026Samsung Elec regrets collapse of pay talks with union, says to continue dialogue - Reuters
Samsung Elec regrets collapse of pay talks with union, says to continue dialogue Reuters
May 13, 2026US Treasury's Bessent, China's He hold talks in South Korea ahead of Trump-Xi summit - Reuters
US Treasury's Bessent, China's He hold talks in South Korea ahead of Trump-Xi summit Reuters
May 13, 2026Dua Lipa sues Samsung for $15m over use of her image on TV boxes
The pop star's legal team alleges a photograph of her face was used on Samsung television boxes without permission.
May 11, 2026China's He to hold trade talks with US delegation in South Korea - Reuters
China's He to hold trade talks with US delegation in South Korea Reuters
May 10, 2026South Korean ship in Hormuz hit by unidentified objects on May 4, ministry says - Reuters
South Korean ship in Hormuz hit by unidentified objects on May 4, ministry says Reuters
May 10, 2026South Korea heads to local elections under shadow of disgraced former president - Reuters
South Korea heads to local elections under shadow of disgraced former president Reuters
May 8, 2026Exclusive: SK Hynix flooded with unprecedented offers from big tech firms to secure chip supplies - Reuters
Exclusive: SK Hynix flooded with unprecedented offers from big tech firms to secure chip supplies Reuters
May 7, 2026Samsung Electronics' market cap surpasses $1 trln after US AI chip stocks surge - Reuters
Samsung Electronics' market cap surpasses $1 trln after US AI chip stocks surge Reuters
May 6, 2026Fire, explosion hit South Korean-run vessel in Strait of Hormuz, Seoul says - Reuters
Fire, explosion hit South Korean-run vessel in Strait of Hormuz, Seoul says Reuters
May 4, 2026North Korean side to make rare trip to South Korea
A team of North Korean footballers will make a rare visit to South Korea later this month.
May 4, 2026Stocks gain in Asia, oil flat amid new Gulf proposals - Reuters
Stocks gain in Asia, oil flat amid new Gulf proposals Reuters
May 4, 2026Samsung Electronics appoints new TV chief amid mounting competition - Reuters
Samsung Electronics appoints new TV chief amid mounting competition Reuters
May 4, 2026South Korea factory activity expands at strongest pace in over 4 years, PMI shows - Reuters
South Korea factory activity expands at strongest pace in over 4 years, PMI shows Reuters
May 4, 2026South Korean appeals court increases jail term for former President Yoon in obstruction case - Reuters
South Korean appeals court increases jail term for former President Yoon in obstruction case Reuters
April 29, 2026SK Hynix shares rally 7% to a record high, beating Samsung's 2.5% gain - Reuters
SK Hynix shares rally 7% to a record high, beating Samsung's 2.5% gain Reuters
April 27, 2026South Korea police arrest man for posting AI photo of runaway wolf
The widely circulated image had prompted authorities to move their search operation.
April 24, 2026Asian shares track Wall Street to record highs but higher oil prices a risk - Reuters
Asian shares track Wall Street to record highs but higher oil prices a risk Reuters
April 23, 2026South Korea's Q1 GDP growth roars past market on booming AI-driven chip demand - Reuters
South Korea's Q1 GDP growth roars past market on booming AI-driven chip demand Reuters
April 22, 2026Nvidia supplier SK Hynix's Q1 profit rises five-fold to a record high on AI boom - Reuters
Nvidia supplier SK Hynix's Q1 profit rises five-fold to a record high on AI boom Reuters
April 22, 2026South Korean fighter jets collided due to pilots snapping pictures, report finds
One of the pilots has been fined thousands of dollars by the military to cover repair costs.
April 22, 2026SK Hynix to invest about $13 bln in a new South Korea plant to meet AI memory demand - Reuters
SK Hynix to invest about $13 bln in a new South Korea plant to meet AI memory demand Reuters
April 22, 2026South Korea producer prices rise in March at fastest in more than 3 years - Reuters
South Korea producer prices rise in March at fastest in more than 3 years Reuters
April 22, 2026Why police are seeking to arrest billionaire K-pop mogul behind BTS
Bang Si-hyuk, who created the supergroup, denies defrauding investors before his $7.3bn company went public.
April 21, 2026South Korea police seek detention warrant for BTS agency founder Bang - Reuters
South Korea police seek detention warrant for BTS agency founder Bang Reuters
April 21, 2026South Korea's Lee to seek big boost in economic ties in summit with India's Modi - Reuters
South Korea's Lee to seek big boost in economic ties in summit with India's Modi Reuters
April 20, 2026Oil tanker exits Hormuz, heading to South Korea's HD Hyundai Oilbank, data shows - Reuters
Oil tanker exits Hormuz, heading to South Korea's HD Hyundai Oilbank, data shows Reuters
April 20, 2026South Korea's runaway wolf finally captured after nine-day search
The search has been marked by twists and turns, gripping South Korea and even inspiring a meme coin.
April 17, 2026How did a wolf become a fugitive in South Korea?
A wolf burrowed under a fence at his zoo in South Korea becoming the country's newest fugitive.
April 16, 2026South Korea jails American YouTuber for public nuisance
Johnny Somali sparked outrage after kissing a statue representing World War Two sex slaves.
April 15, 2026South Korea jails 90-year-old woman for laundering son's drug money
The woman has been sentenced to a year in jail for laundering money for her son who is imprisoned in Cambodia.
April 14, 2026South Korea close to securing oil supplies from Kazakhstan, minister says - Reuters
South Korea close to securing oil supplies from Kazakhstan, minister says Reuters
April 12, 2026Big screens, bigger fandom: BTS brings ‘ARIRANG’ tour to AMC theaters - Reuters
Big screens, bigger fandom: BTS brings ‘ARIRANG’ tour to AMC theaters Reuters
April 11, 2026SK Hynix shares jump 15% after peer Samsung projects blowout earnings - Reuters
SK Hynix shares jump 15% after peer Samsung projects blowout earnings Reuters
April 8, 2026North Korea welcome's Seoul's expression of regret over drone incursion - Reuters
North Korea welcome's Seoul's expression of regret over drone incursion Reuters
April 6, 2026Samsung Elec likely to report stupendous surge in quarterly profit to record level - Reuters
Samsung Elec likely to report stupendous surge in quarterly profit to record level Reuters
April 3, 2026Hyundai Motor flags export disruptions as Middle East conflict hits shipping - reuters.com
Hyundai Motor flags export disruptions as Middle East conflict hits shipping reuters.com
April 3, 2026South Korea March inflation undershoots forecasts but risks skewed higher - reuters.com
South Korea March inflation undershoots forecasts but risks skewed higher reuters.com
April 1, 2026South Korea, Indonesia sign agreements on minerals, tech and finance during Prabowo visit - Reuters
South Korea, Indonesia sign agreements on minerals, tech and finance during Prabowo visit Reuters
April 1, 2026Eurovision Song Contest launches first-ever Asia edition
Broadcasters from 10 countries, including South Korea and the Philippines, will be taking part.
March 31, 2026Korean Air takes emergency action as fuel prices soar
It is the latest Asian airline to announce measures to deal with the economic impact of the Iran war.
March 31, 2026South Korea proposes $17.3 billion extra budget to mitigate Middle East shock - Reuters
South Korea proposes $17.3 billion extra budget to mitigate Middle East shock Reuters
March 31, 2026Undeterred by war, South Korean day traders double down on world-beating KOSPI - Reuters
Undeterred by war, South Korean day traders double down on world-beating KOSPI Reuters
March 26, 2026South Korea to carry out bond buyback, raise fuel price cap to cushion blow from Iran conflict - Reuters
South Korea to carry out bond buyback, raise fuel price cap to cushion blow from Iran conflict Reuters
March 26, 2026Australia's Lynas agrees potential rare earths deal with South Korea's LS Eco Energy - Reuters
Australia's Lynas agrees potential rare earths deal with South Korea's LS Eco Energy Reuters
March 25, 2026GM to invest $600 million in South Korean unit - Reuters
GM to invest $600 million in South Korean unit Reuters
March 25, 2026South Korea, Germany exposed to rare earths shortage, Australia's Arafura says - Reuters
South Korea, Germany exposed to rare earths shortage, Australia's Arafura says Reuters
March 25, 2026BTS comeback concert on Netflix draws 18.4m global viewers
The livestreamed show saw the band perform together for the first time since October 2022.
March 25, 2026The BTS ARMY is coming to a city near you, armed with $5.3 billion in spending power - Reuters
The BTS ARMY is coming to a city near you, armed with $5.3 billion in spending power Reuters
March 24, 2026BTS agency shares drop after comeback show turnout falls short
The concert was attended by an estimated 104,000 fans, much lower than the expected 260,000.
March 23, 2026BTS return from military service - but does their album live up to the hype?
The band's 10th album sees them return to the rebellious, rap-heavy sound of their early days.
March 20, 2026BTS concert in South Korea to herald stream of live events, Netflix says - Reuters
BTS concert in South Korea to herald stream of live events, Netflix says Reuters
March 20, 2026BTS is back: Anti-drone systems and 260,000 fans as world's biggest band returns
RM, Jin, Suga, J-Hope, Jimin, V and Jung Kook will perform together for the first time since October 2022.
March 19, 2026Netflix plans 'KPop Demon Hunters' global concert tour, source says - Reuters
Netflix plans 'KPop Demon Hunters' global concert tour, source says Reuters
March 18, 2026Samsung Elec and AMD sign MoU on AI memory, explore foundry partnership - Reuters
Samsung Elec and AMD sign MoU on AI memory, explore foundry partnership Reuters
March 18, 2026Samsung's unionised workers in South Korea approve strike plan - Reuters
Samsung's unionised workers in South Korea approve strike plan Reuters
March 18, 2026Samsung sees AI driving strong chip demand in 2026, executive says - Reuters
Samsung sees AI driving strong chip demand in 2026, executive says Reuters
March 18, 2026SK Group chairman says wafer shortage to last until 2030, trying to stabilise memory prices - Reuters
SK Group chairman says wafer shortage to last until 2030, trying to stabilise memory prices Reuters
March 16, 2026Samsung shares rise after Nvidia's Huang flags tie-up on new AI chips - Reuters
Samsung shares rise after Nvidia's Huang flags tie-up on new AI chips Reuters
March 16, 2026Samsung workers' strike plan would disrupt chip supply, union chief says - Reuters
Samsung workers' strike plan would disrupt chip supply, union chief says Reuters
March 16, 2026Trump urges UK and other nations to send warships to Strait of Hormuz
The US president says he hopes China, France, Japan and South Korea will also send ships to defend the key oil shipping route.
March 14, 2026Hyundai issues stop sale for some 2026 Palisade SUVs after fatal incident - Reuters
Hyundai issues stop sale for some 2026 Palisade SUVs after fatal incident Reuters
March 13, 2026KPop Demon Hunters to return as Netflix announces sequel
The sequel brings back the co-directors of the first film, which was a smash-hit for the streaming service.
March 13, 2026Asian shares surge, led by KOSPI; Treasuries fall as traders weigh war impact - Reuters
Asian shares surge, led by KOSPI; Treasuries fall as traders weigh war impact Reuters
March 5, 2026South Korean retail investors panic as world-beating stock gains vanish - Reuters
South Korean retail investors panic as world-beating stock gains vanish Reuters
March 4, 2026South Korea woman and doctors guilty of murder of newborn baby
The case has gripped South Korea, where there is no regulation on how far into pregnancy an abortion can take place.
March 4, 2026Korean stocks record worst day, won sinks on Iran conflict - Reuters
Korean stocks record worst day, won sinks on Iran conflict Reuters
March 4, 2026Could Kim's teen daughter become North Korea's next leader?
Kim Jue Ae is becoming more visible alongside her father, but much about her remains a mystery.
March 1, 2026K-pop's BLACKPINK returns with new release after more than 3 years - Reuters
K-pop's BLACKPINK returns with new release after more than 3 years Reuters
February 27, 2026South Korea set to finally get a fully functioning Google Maps - Reuters
South Korea set to finally get a fully functioning Google Maps Reuters
February 27, 2026Hyundai Motor Group to invest $6.3 bln in AI data centre, robot factory in South Korea - Reuters
Hyundai Motor Group to invest $6.3 bln in AI data centre, robot factory in South Korea Reuters
February 27, 2026S.Korea central bank holds rates, adopts dot-plot path signalling extended pause - Reuters
S.Korea central bank holds rates, adopts dot-plot path signalling extended pause Reuters
February 26, 2026Don't break up NewJeans and I'll forgo $18m payout, says ex-K-pop boss
Min Hee-jin has said she "can no longer bear to watch" the group get "torn apart".
February 25, 2026Hyundai Motor to unveil multi-billion-dollar investment in South Korea, source says - Reuters
Hyundai Motor to unveil multi-billion-dollar investment in South Korea, source says Reuters
February 25, 2026South Korea and Brazil agree to expand cooperation in key minerals, trade - Reuters
South Korea and Brazil agree to expand cooperation in key minerals, trade Reuters
February 23, 2026South Korea urges Russian embassy to remove 'victory' banner as Ukraine war anniversary nears - Reuters
South Korea urges Russian embassy to remove 'victory' banner as Ukraine war anniversary nears Reuters
February 23, 2026South Korea protests Japanese event over disputed islands - Reuters
South Korea protests Japanese event over disputed islands Reuters
February 22, 2026Once mocked for being tacky, this Korean music genre is making a comeback
The traditional South Korean popular music genre is making headlines in the country once again.
February 21, 2026Trump orders temporary 10% global tariff to replace duties struck down by US Supreme Court - Reuters
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February 20, 2026South Korea's ex-President Yoon apologises after life sentence over martial law - Reuters
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February 20, 2026KPop stars scored the biggest global hit songs of 2025
APT by Rosé and Bruno Mars and tracks from KPop Demon Hunters were among the biggest hits of the year.
February 19, 2026