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South Korean startups break ground on rocky Jeju Island
Central government sees such businesses beyond Seoul as key to boost national growth
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Trump tariffs
South Korea parliament forms body to fast-track US investment plan
Trump has accused Seoul of failing to legislate $350bn trade deal agreed last year
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Equities
AI effect starts to flip 'Korea discount' on stocks into a premium
Samsung and SK Hynix overtake China's Tencent and Alibaba in market cap
Automobiles
Hyundai Motor to deploy AI robots at US plants as Trump tariffs hit profit
Humanoids by Boston Dynamics can run 24 hours a day
Trump tariffs
South Korea's investment delay, tech rules draw Trump's ire
Automobiles, other products see tariffs raised from 15% to 25%
Automobiles
Hyundai Motor reports bigger-than-expected profit fall in Q4
Company aims for higher sales and profit margin in 2026 on increased shipments
Trump tariffs
South Korea moves to pass US investment bill as Trump says tariffs to rise
US president signals 25% levy on cars; Hyundai Motor stock rebounds after 4.8% drop
Economy
South Korea industrial accidents continue 4 years after landmark law
Rate of workplace injuries remains high compared with other developed economies
Trump tariffs
Trump national security tariffs threaten $621bn in trade with Asia
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Trump tariffs
Trump says tariffs on South Korean cars, lumber, drugs will rise to 25%
President claims Seoul 'not living up' to trade deal with US
Economy
South Korea's economy contracts 0.3% in final quarter of 2025
Figure falls short of median forecast for 0.1% expansion
Trading Asia
Japan's valuation in focus as stocks hit historic high on snap election
Experts divided on upside of Tokyo market while tech-heavy Taiwan and South Korea remain cheaper
Markets
South Korea's central bank holds rates to safeguard financial stability
Bank of Korea decision was widely expected by markets
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Markets
South Korea vows to prop up the won as currency slides
Government cites need to 'manage foreign exchange risk' as funds flow abroad
Automobiles
Chinese carmakers beat South Koreans in Western Europe for first time
Japanese are hardest-hit Asian competitor due to lack of EV offerings
Trump tariffs
US Main Street businesses expand to Asia and beyond as tariffs bite
Mom-and-pop stores target South Korea, Singapore to stay afloat
Automobiles
US to lower tariffs on South Korean autos to 15% from Nov. 1, Lutnick says
Duty level to match Japan and EU after retroactive reduction
Economy
South Korea central bank maintains rates as won weakens
Bank of Korea keeps lid on excessive borrowing amid heated housing market
Opinion
A new Quad is needed to capsize China's hold on global shipping
Rebuilding maritime capabilities to rival China needs unprecedented cooperation and investment
Economy
Rising wedding and home costs discourage South Korean marriages
Seoul tries to ease expense of ceremonies, while some question cultural customs
International relations
South Korea's APEC: Two days of heavy diplomacy end
Trump's early exit handed Xi the starring role at the gathering in South Korea.
Trump tariffs
Trump's 5-day Asian trade tour: 5 things to know
President's emphasis on 'deals' yields results but leaves some wary
International relations
South Korea's APEC: Xi makes 5 point proposal for inclusive globalization
Lee says that world order stands at 'turning point'; 'National interests may not always align'
Trade
APEC leaders seek consensus in Gyeongju amid US-China trade war truce
Differences remain over multilateralism among member economies
Trade war
Trump cuts China fentanyl tariff to 10% as Xi delays rare-earth controls
At summit, Chinese president says 'reality demands' superpower friendship
International relations
US and South Korea agree to trade deal at APEC summit
Seoul to provide $200 billion in cash investments for lower US tariffs