South Korean semiconductor giants SK hynix and Samsung Electronics are attracting investor attention as safe havens amid US market volatility and AI-related uncertainties, with analysts highlighting their robust earnings and manageable valuations.
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The dollar-won exchange rate climbed to the mid-1,440s as the yen rebounded and markets braced for the US CPI, with volatility expected to rise post-holiday.
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President Lee Jae-myung met with leaders of South Korea’s top 10 chaebol, urging broader distribution of economic growth benefits and calling for increased youth employment and regional investment, as exports and the KOSPI index hit record highs.
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Bank of America highlights South Korea's increasing reliance on semiconductors for economic growth, projecting chips to comprise 30% of exports as DRAM prices surge and market concentration risks intensify.
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LG Chem announced plans to reduce its stake in LG Energy Solution from 79.4% to 70%, triggering a 6.6% plunge in LG Energy Solution shares and outpacing declines in rival battery stocks.
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A murky past and uncertain future trouble traders

Traders work on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) on Nov. 13, 2025 in New…
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South Korea's stock market rally is expected to shift toward the US and Japan in 2025, as analysts forecast stronger earnings growth and policy support in those markets, with AI-driven investment and global rate cuts fueling broader economic recovery.
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South Korean government bond yields rose as foreign investors shifted to net selling of 10-year Treasury futures, tracking gains in U.S. yields and amid cautious market sentiment over currency and supply concerns.
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Asia-Pacific markets climb as China PMI data misses expectations; Kospi hits new record

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South Korea’s FX authorities are accelerating the creation of an offshore won settlement network, forming a task force with major financial institutions to enhance global won transactions and support MSCI index inclusion.
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South Korea’s ruling bloc has scrapped plans to overhaul financial regulators, opting to maintain the current Financial Services Commission and Financial Supervisory Service structure amid political opposition and market stability concerns.
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Shinsegae Food Co. shares fell after announcing the 120 billion won sale of its food service unit, but analysts say the move will improve profitability and financial health, with proceeds to be used for core business expansion and debt management.
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The dollar-won exchange rate is expected to open above 1,400 won as strong U.S. economic data dampen Fed rate cut expectations, with markets awaiting Powell's Jackson Hole speech for policy signals.
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South Korea's policy chief announced that housing supply measures are nearly finalized, with ministry briefings set to begin in September, while addressing concerns over labor law reforms and outlining strategies for balanced regional growth and regulatory overhaul.
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The dollar-won exchange rate plunged over 10 won as tsunami warnings in Japan triggered a sharp drop in the dollar-yen, with markets also cautious ahead of key U.S. and Japanese rate decisions.
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Hyundai Motor is projected to post a 16% drop in Q2 operating profit as U.S. tariffs weigh on earnings, with analysts warning of deeper impacts in the second half.
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The Korean won and Taiwan dollar, once closely linked as proxy hedge targets, are now decoupling as diverging stock market trends and foreign capital flows drive differing currency movements, with the Taiwan dollar outpacing the won in strength amid record trade surpluses and robust equity inflows.
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SK hynix Inc. has surpassed a 200 trillion won market cap, achieving CEO Kwak Noh-jung’s three-year target in just 18 months amid surging AI and HBM demand.
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‘A’-rated credit card ABS in South Korea are rallying as investors seek higher yields amid fading rate cut hopes, but analysts warn of risks tied to real estate project financing and concentrated corporate exposures.
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Hyundai Engineering & Construction shares have surged over 180% in 2024, driven by foreign buying and nuclear power prospects, prompting 13 brokerages to raise target prices.
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