South Korea’s stock market renaissance in 2026 was one for the history books. From world-beating gains in arms exporters to the eye-popping surge in AI and K-beauty shares, investors were rewarded in a market that reached new highs. Image: rc.xyz NFT gallery / Unsplash Source: Bloomberg
Mirae Asset in Talks to Buy Korean Crypto Exchange Korbit for Up to $100 Million: Reports South Korea’s financial landscape is poised for a significant shift as investment giant Mirae Asset Financial Group reportedly enters acquisition talks. The target is Korbit, the nation’s fourth-largest cryptocurrency exchange by daily trading volume. Local media reports value the…
N Korea, Russia bound in ‘blood’ of war, Kim tells Putin in New Year note The dawn of 2024 was marked by a chilling exchange between two of the world’s most isolated leaders. North Korea’s Kim Jong Un and Russia’s Vladimir Putin exchanged New Year’s greetings that framed their alliance not in terms of diplomacy,…
The South Korean won surged to its strongest level against the U.S. dollar since early November, marking a sharp reversal from a prolonged period of weakness. This powerful rally was directly triggered by a forceful and coordinated warning from the nation’s top financial authorities, demonstrating the potent impact of official communication. The move highlights the…
