South Korea stocks suffered a heavy loss on Thursday. The benchmark KOSPI index dropped more than 6%. The sharp fall followed a global selloff in chip companies. Investors became worried after Meta Platforms announced plans to sell extra AI computing power. That move raised fresh concerns about possible excess investment in artificial intelligence. As a…
South Korea unveils $576 billion AI chip investment with Samsung and SK Hynix to boost semiconductor production and strengthen its global AI leadership. South Korea is making one of its biggest technology bets yet. President Lee Jae Myung has announced AI and semiconductor projects worth more than $576 billion. The massive investment aims to keep…
Thapelo Maseko’s second-half goal sends South Africa into the World Cup last 32 for the first time in history. South Africa secured a historic place in the FIFA World Cup knockout stage after a 1-0 victory over South Korea in Monterrey. Thapelo Maseko scored the decisive goal in the second half, helping Bafana Bafana finish…
Co-hosts Mexico booked their place in the World Cup round of 32 with a hard-fought win over South Korea. Mexico became the first team to qualify for the knockout stage of the 2026 FIFA World Cup after a 1-0 victory over South Korea in Guadalajara. The decisive moment in the clash came in the 50th…
South Korea came from behind to secure a dramatic victory over the Czech Republic in their opening match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. South Korea fought back to defeat Czech Republic 2-1, with substitute Oh Hyeon-gyu scoring the decisive goal in the 80th minute. Despite dominating much of the match, South Korea fell behind…
Controversial influencer sentenced after months of public outrage. An American YouTuber, Ramsey Khalid Ismael, has been sentenced to six months in prison in South Korea following a series of provocative and disruptive online stunts that sparked national backlash. The Seoul Western District Court found the 25-year-old guilty of multiple charges, including obstruction of business and…
Seoul moves fast to shield energy supply from global tensions. South Korea has secured more than 270 million barrels of crude oil from suppliers unaffected by the U.S. blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, ensuring stable energy supply despite rising geopolitical risks. The announcement was made by Kang Hoon-sik, Chief of Staff to the president,…
A medical emergency turned tragic after multiple hospitals refused urgent care. A pregnant American woman lost one of her twins after being denied treatment by several hospitals in South Korea. The incident occurred in Daegu, where the woman, 28 weeks pregnant, began experiencing severe abdominal pain. According to reports, her husband first contacted a local…
President Donald Trump announced a decision to increase tariffs on key imports from South Korea. He said he would raise the duty rate from 15% to 25% on automobiles, pharmaceutical drugs, lumber, and other goods. The president made this declaration on his social media platform, framing the move as a direct response to South Korea’s…
South Korea faces a major shakeup in its education system. The chief of the university entrance exam resigns due to fierce criticism. Students and parents complain about the English test’s extreme difficulty. This event marks a first in the exam’s history. Key Events Leading to Resignation Officials announced the resignation on December 10, 2025. Oh…
