ICE raid at Hyundai’s Georgia plant detained 300 workers. South Korea warns raids could chill billions in U.S. investment. Experts call shackling workers “performative” enforcement. Talks underway on …
Amprius Taps Intralink for South Korea Drone Battery Push
Amprius hires Intralink to expand its silicon-anode drone battery sales in South Korea’s drone and robotics market.
South Korea’s punitive real estate tax faces reform calls
A call to reform South Korea’s real estate tax system from a “punitive system” to a “fair system” emerged on the 11th. Critics argue that the current system, which operates a progressive national real …
Korea Institute of Finance upgrades growth forecast to 2.8% amid semiconductor surge
The Korea Institute of Finance significantly raised its economic growth forecast for South Korea this year. This revision reflects strong semiconductor exports driven by expanded AI infrastructure …
People Power Party urges reform of South Korea’s punitive real estate tax
A call to replace South Korea’s current “punitive tax system” with a “fair tax system” emerged on the 11th. The argument emphasizes the need to reform the existing system, which uniquely operates a …
From textiles to chips: How a Surat-based company is making inroads into India’s semiconductor future
For decades, the world’s appetite for semiconductor chips had quietly been fed by a handful of East Asian countries — Taiwan, South Korea, Japan, and China. Three-quarters of global chip manufacturing …
South Korea crypto holdings halve in a year as investors turn to stock market
The value of cryptocurrency held by South Korean investors more than halved over the past year, falling from 121.8 trillion won ($83.3 billion) at the end of January 2025 to 60.6 trillion won ($41.4 …
Goldman Sachs says South Korea’s red-hot stock rally still has room to run
Goldman Sachs calls the South Korean market its “highest conviction view” in Asia.
South Korea locks 2027 crypto tax as traders weigh exit
The South Korean government has made a decision regarding the delayed 22% tax on profits from virtual assets.
30% Of Global Crypto Trading is Coming from South Korea, Research Finds
Korean Won captures 30% of global crypto spot volume as AI-fueled rally lifts Korean equities and US energy costs.