South Korea’s brand-new stock exchange Nextrade has bulldozed its way into the country’s $2.4 trillion equity market, stealing nearly 30% of total trading value just months after launching in March.
Finance chief says S. Korean economy showing signs of ‘vitality’
Finance Minister Koo Yun-cheol said Monday that South Korea’s economy is gradually recovering from a prolonged slump and showing signs of “vitality,” vowing efforts to sustain the momentum. Speaking …
North Korean soldier defects to South Korea across the rivals’ heavily fortified border
A North Korean soldier has defected to South Korea across the rivals’ heavily fortified border. The South Korean military says it took the custody of the soldier who crossed the central portion of the …
Nvidia’s Jensen Huang slated to meet global business leaders at South Korea’s APEC summit
Over 1,700 business leaders from around the world, including Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang, are set to convene in Gyeongju, North Gyeongsang, later this month for the 2025 APEC CEO Summit, the largest …
South Korea sees higher chance of US trade deal by APEC summit
South Korea has a higher chance of reaching a trade deal with the U.S. by the time of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) summit in South Korea later this …
Trump holds golf meeting with South Korean business leaders: Report
South Korean delegation included conglomerate heads from Samsung, SK Group, Hyundai, LG, Hanwha – Anadolu Ajansı …
North Korean soldier defects to South Korea across heavily fortified border
It was the first reported defection by a North Korean soldier since a North Korean staff sergeant fled to South Korea via the border’s eastern section in August 2024. Despite the two border crossings, …
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang to attend APEC CEO Summit in South Korea
NVIDIA CEO Jensen Huang plans to meet “global leaders and top Korean executives” when he attends the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation CEO Summit in South Korea this month, the U.S. AI chipmaker said …
Exclusive: Korea Exchange, Nextrade Enter STO Market Developed by Startups
The Korea Exchange (KRX), a public institution, and Nextrade (NXT), South Korea’s first alternative exchange, have recently announced plans to enter the security token offering (STO) business. STO …
Nearly 60 South Koreans repatriated from Cambodia over alleged scams
The returnees have been arrested by Seoul authorities as they are accused of committing crimes while being detained in Cambodia.