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KOSPI Index Surges Over 3% to a Record High Amid Foreign Investor Buying Spree

On the 5th, the KOSPI index soared more than 3% thanks to a massive buying spree from foreign invest..

26-01-10 23:00:28 KOCHET hits 1

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KOSPI Index Surpasses 4400 for the First Time Amid U.S. Venezuela Airstrikes

The KOSPI index has surpassed the 4400 mark for the first time in history, just one trading day afte..

26-01-10 22:45:15 KOCHET hits 1

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Financial Sector Reaffirms Commitment to Productive Finance Amid Rising Uncertainties

Amid escalating geopolitical tensions, persistent low growth, and widening polarization, the financi..

26-01-10 22:30:26 KOCHET hits 1

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KOSPI Index Surges Past 4400 for the First Time Amid U.S. Venezuela Airstrikes

The KOSPI index has surpassed 4400 for the first time in history, just a day after breaking through ..

26-01-10 22:15:15 KOCHET hits 5

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Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix Reach New Stock Highs Amid AI Boom

On the 5th, South Koreas semiconductor giants, Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix, both achieved new r..

26-01-10 22:00:28 KOCHET hits 7

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Impact of U.S. Control over Venezuelas Oil Reserves on Global Markets

Venezuela, invaded by the United States, holds the largest proven oil reserves in the world. If the ..

26-01-10 21:45:18 KOCHET hits 1

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Filipina Woman Faces Criticism Over Marriage to American Man Amid Green Card Allegations

A beautiful Filipina woman married to an American man has faced suspicion from those around her, wit..

26-01-09 12:45:14 KOCHET hits 5

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Trump Blocks Semiconductor Deal Over National Security Concerns

U.S. President Donald Trump has intervened in a semiconductor acquisition deal involving domestic co..

26-01-09 12:15:13 KOCHET hits 2

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Foreign Population Among Young Adults in Japan Approaches 10%

A recent report indicates that the proportion of foreigners among the population in their twenties l..

26-01-09 12:00:26 KOCHET hits 2

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Harvard Professor Kenneth Rogoff Predicts Korean Won to Appreciate Against the Dollar

Kenneth Rogoff, a professor at Harvard University, stated that the Korean won is significantly under..

26-01-09 11:45:16 KOCHET hits 3

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The Impact of Tariff Wars on the U.S. Dollar: Insights from AEA 2026

The ongoing tariff wars are undermining the advantages that the United States enjoys as a reserve cu..

26-01-09 11:30:19 KOCHET hits 1

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Court Rules Disciplinary Action for Publicly Reprimanding Subordinate is Illegal

A recent ruling by the Seoul Administrative Court has determined that disciplining a subordinate for..

26-01-09 11:15:18 KOCHET hits 9

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Chinese Tourists Shift to Jeju Amid Japan Travel Restrictions

Due to the Chinese governments advisory against traveling to Japan and the so-called Hanilryeong (li..

26-01-09 11:00:24 KOCHET hits 7

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Hana Financial Groups CEO Emphasizes Urgent Transformation for 2023

On February 2, Kang Sung-mook, the CEO of Hana Financial Group, emphasized that 2023 is a year where..

26-01-08 01:00:27 KOCHET hits 12

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KOSPI Hits Record High on New Years Opening Day Driven by Semiconductor Stocks

On January 2nd, the KOSPI index closed at an all-time high, marking the first trading day of the new..

26-01-08 00:15:18 KOCHET hits 14

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Chinas Electric Vehicle Market Thrives Amid Trade Barriers

On the 2nd, at the Kaider Mall shopping center in Chaoyang District, Beijing, the first floor, fille..

26-01-08 00:00:26 KOCHET hits 11

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BYD Surpasses Tesla to Become Worlds Top Electric Vehicle Seller in 2022

Chinese automaker BYD has surpassed American electric vehicle giant Tesla to become the worlds numbe..

26-01-07 23:45:20 KOCHET hits 6

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KOSPI Index Surpasses 4300 for the First Time, Led by Semiconductor Giants

On the first trading day of the new year, January 2, the KOSPI index broke the 4300 mark for the fir..

26-01-07 23:30:22 KOCHET hits 2

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Korean Won Falls Against US Dollar, Surpassing 1440 Won Mark

The exchange rate of the Korean won against the US dollar surged starting from the first trading day..

26-01-07 23:15:17 KOCHET hits 1

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Korean Stock Market Soars as Semiconductor Stocks Rally

On the 2nd of the month, the South Korean stock market saw a significant surge not only in large-cap..

26-01-07 23:00:23 KOCHET hits 3

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Innovative Robotic Surgery in Head and Neck Cancer Treatment

The head and neck region houses vital organs responsible for essential functions such as eating, spe..

26-01-07 22:45:17 KOCHET hits 0

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Employment Rates for Graduates Decline Amid Economic Recession, Foreign Students Thrive

As the job market tightens due to economic recession, the employment rate for university and graduat..

26-01-06 08:00:28 KOCHET hits 2

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KOSPI Index Surges 75% in 2023, Leading G20 and OECD Countries

The KOSPI index has experienced an impressive surge of over 75% this year, positioning South Korea a..

26-01-06 07:45:16 KOCHET hits 11

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Surge in Thai Baht Value Amid Economic Challenges Raises Eyebrows

The value of the Thai baht has seen a significant rise this year, prompting some observers to descri..

26-01-06 07:30:21 KOCHET hits 12

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Korea Land and Housing Corporation Enhances Safety with AI at Construction Sites

The Korea Land and Housing Corporation (LH) Seoul Regional Headquarters announced on the 31st that t..

26-01-06 07:15:13 KOCHET hits 16

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Coupangs Interim CEO Faces Scrutiny in National Assembly Hearing Over Data Breach and Misconduct

On the 31st, during a National Assembly hearing focused on Coupangs data breach, personal informatio..

26-01-06 07:00:22 KOCHET hits 2

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Core16s K-EGO Algorithm Identifies Promising Stocks: ABL Bio, KoYoung, and SPG

Core16s K-EGO quantitative algorithm has identified three promising investment opportunities in the ..

26-01-06 06:45:19 KOCHET hits 3

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Thai Woman Survives Fall from 25th Floor During Argument with Foreigner Husband

A Thai woman, identified as a 26-year-old, survived a dramatic fall from the 25th floor of a luxury ..

26-01-06 06:30:18 KOCHET hits 1

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Korean Justice Leaders Emphasize Prosecutorial Reform and Public Trust in New Year Address

In their New Year addresses for 2026, Justice Minister Jeong Seong-ho and Acting Prosecutor General ..

26-01-06 06:15:15 KOCHET hits 1

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Quiet Year-End in Beijings Shopping District Amidst Economic Concerns

As the year draws to a close, Beijings Sanlitun shopping district is quieter than ever. The usual hu..

26-01-04 03:00:25 KOCHET hits 16

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South Korea Achieves Historic $700 Billion Export Milestone, Becomes Sixth Largest Exporter

South Korea has reached a historic milestone by achieving annual exports of over $700 billion for th..

26-01-04 02:45:21 KOCHET hits 16

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Korean Won Strengthens Against US Dollar Amid Government Intervention

The South Korean foreign exchange authorities have intervened in the market for three consecutive tr..

26-01-04 02:30:21 KOCHET hits 15

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Korean Won Hits Lowest Exchange Rate Against US Dollar in Two Months

In efforts to stabilize the exchange rate, authorities have deployed various measures, and on the 29..

26-01-04 02:15:17 KOCHET hits 21

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Hanwha Aerospace Shares Surge 9% Following Export Contract News

Hanwha Aerospace saw its stock price skyrocket by 9% in just one day, following the announcement of ..

26-01-04 02:00:26 KOCHET hits 18

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Eurozone Bond Market Faces Turbulence Amid Shifting Credit Hierarchy

The eurozones bond market, a critical area of the global financial landscape, is currently experienc..

26-01-04 01:45:20 KOCHET hits 21

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Foreign Investors Return to South Korean Stock Market Amid Stabilizing Won-Dollar Exchange Rate

The sharp rise in the won-dollar exchange rate has eased due to verbal interventions by authorities,..

26-01-04 01:30:18 KOCHET hits 13

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12-Year-Old Thai Girl Rescued from Sexual Exploitation in Japan Returns Home

A 12-year-old Thai girl, referred to as A, has returned to Thailand after being forced into sexual s..

26-01-02 19:30:17 KOCHET hits 6

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Korean National Assembly Proposes Regulation on High-Frequency Trading

A bill aimed at regulating high-frequency trading (HFT), where professional investors use computer p..

26-01-02 19:15:17 KOCHET hits 3

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Foreign Residents in South Korea Exceed 1.6 Million for the First Time

The number of registered foreign residents staying long-term in South Korea has surpassed 1.6 millio..

26-01-02 19:00:28 KOCHET hits 0

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Frustrated Investor Questions Decisions After Year of Struggling Stocks

A man in his 50s, living in Gunsan, Jeollabuk-do, expressed his frustration during a recent phone in..

26-01-02 18:45:17 KOCHET hits 0

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Lithuanian Hacker Extradited to South Korea for Stealing $14 Million in Cryptocurrency

A foreign hacker, identified as a 29-year-old Lithuanian national, has been extradited to South Kore..

26-01-02 18:30:22 KOCHET hits 1

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South Korean Authorities Implement Measures to Stabilize Soaring Won-Dollar Exchange Rate

South Korean financial authorities are making significant efforts to stabilize the soaring won-dolla..

26-01-01 06:45:18 KOCHET hits 2

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Criticism of J-1 Visa System as Modern-Day Slavery in the U.S.

The J-1 visa, known for facilitating cultural exchange through internships and part-time jobs in the..

26-01-01 06:30:25 KOCHET hits 4

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NextTrade Prepares for ETF Trading by Q3 2026, Aims for Quality Service Expansion

NextTrade (NXT) CEO Kim Hak-soo announced on the 23rd that the company is preparing for trading exch..

26-01-01 06:15:17 KOCHET hits 2

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KOSPI Expected to Open Higher Post-Christmas Break Amid Global Risk Appetite

The KOSPI, reopening on the 26th after the Christmas holiday, is likely to start on an upward trend,..

26-01-01 06:00:25 KOCHET hits 4

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KOSPI Index Opens Higher Amid Christmas Market Closure in New York

As the New York stock market closed for Christmas, the KOSPI index started positively. On December..

26-01-01 05:45:16 KOCHET hits 4

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Trial Informatics Partners with Asan Medical Center for Clinical Trial Data Management

Trial Informatics announced on the 26th that it has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with ..

26-01-01 05:30:17 KOCHET hits 15

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Korea Exchange Hosts Meeting to Enhance Corporate Value of Index-Listed Companies

The Korea Exchange announced that Chairman Jeong Eun-bo presided over a meeting with companies inclu..

26-01-01 05:15:16 KOCHET hits 4

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Foreign Tourists Enjoy Seamless Experience at SBS Gayo Daejeon with Hotel Ticket Pickup

On the morning of December 25, Christmas Day, a large number of foreign tourists gathered in the lob..

26-01-01 05:00:24 KOCHET hits 1

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KOSPI Index Rises as Samsung Electronics Surges Over 5%

On the 26th, the KOSPI index closed higher after Samsung Electronics, the top company by market capi..

26-01-01 04:45:21 KOCHET hits 3