The iShares MSCI South Korea ETF (EWY) just experienced a sudden dramatic drop. Here’s what to know about what happened and what it means for U.S. investors.
South Korea Private Equity Deal Activity Falls In 2025
Global private equity and venture capital deal value in South Korea totaled $8.58B, down 38.8% from prior year and the lowest annual figure since at least 2020.
They Made It Through the 24 Hours That Rocked South Korea’s Markets
After explosive growth in recent months, the country’s benchmark stock index plummeted, then rebounded, in the wake of the U.S. and Israeli attacks on Iran.
PH, South Korea pacts to spur investments, jobs—PBBM
President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. yesterday said newly-signed business agreements between Philippine and South Korean firms covering shipbuilding, …
Marcos to deepen economic reforms to attract investors from South Korea
PRESIDENT Ferdinand R. Marcos, Jr. said on Wednesday that he will modernize the investment process and make the rules more predictable, assuring the South Korean business community of impending …
Iran crisis could disrupt supply of key chipmaking materials, South Korea warns
By Heejin Kim and Hyunjoo Jin SEOUL, March 5 (Reuters) – The U.S.-Israel war with Iran could disrupt supplies of key semiconductor manufacturing materials, a South Korean ruling party lawmaker said on …
Philippines, South Korea businesses sign deals on shipbuilding, nuclear energy
Several business agreements were signed between Philippine and South Korean firms during a business forum attended by President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. and President Lee Jae Myung on Wednesday, March 4.
Philippines, South Korea leaders pledge closer cooperation as geopolitical uncertainty mounts
MANILA, March 3 (Reuters) – Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos met South Korean President Lee Jae Myung in Manila on Tuesday, where they discussed ways to deepen economic and security ties. Lee was …
Finance Minister Pledges Reform After Crypto Handling Failure in Korea
The pledge follows examples of custody lapses that have exposed weaknesses in how South Korean authorities secure seized crypto.
Finance Minister Pledges Reform After Crypto Handling Failure in Korea
The pledge follows examples of custody lapses that have exposed weaknesses in how South Korean authorities secure seized crypto.