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- 2026-06-21 regulatory The Bank of Korea flagged bonuses at Samsung and SK Hynix as a national inflation risk. source
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Bank of Korea report finds AI productivity gains minimal
A report from the Bank of Korea suggests that while AI can save individuals approximately one hour per week, this time saving does not translate into increased company profits or overall productivity. The report indicat…
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SoftBank plans Japan AI data centers if TEPCO investment succeeds
SoftBank Group Chairman Masayoshi Son has indicated that if the company's planned investment in Tokyo Electric Power Company Holdings (TEPCO) is successful, SoftBank intends to establish AI data centers in Japan. This s…
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Bank of Korea signals potential interest rate hike amid financial stability concerns
The Bank of Korea has reiterated its hawkish stance, stating that interest rates may need to be raised at an appropriate time. This recommendation is driven by concerns over rising housing prices, increasing household d…
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South Korea's Generative AI Adoption Outpaces Internet Growth Eightfold
A study by the Bank of Korea indicates that generative AI is being adopted in South Korea at a pace approximately eight times faster than the initial adoption of the internet in the 1990s. This rapid integration suggest…
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South Korean chipmakers' huge bonuses spark inflation fears
South Korean chipmakers are experiencing a surge in massive bonuses, leading to concerns about inflation from the Bank of Korea. These performance-based bonuses, driven by the AI boom and strong corporate profits, could…
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Samsung, SK Hynix chip bonuses flagged as inflation risk by Bank of Korea
South Korea's central bank has identified substantial performance bonuses for workers at Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix as a potential risk to national inflation. The Bank of Korea noted that these bonuses, driven by …
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South Korea's central bank warns chip boom may fuel inflation
The Bank of Korea has issued a rare warning that the current boom in the memory chip market could lead to increased inflation. This is due to substantial bonuses paid to employees in the semiconductor industry, which ar…
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South Korea's US surplus shrinks for first time in 6 years
South Korea's current account surplus with the US decreased last year for the first time in six years, primarily due to a widening deficit in its services account. Concurrently, the country experienced an increased curr…
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Anthropic releases Claude Fable 5, its most powerful AI model
Anthropic has released its latest and most powerful model, Claude Fable 5, marking a significant advancement in AI capabilities. This new model is expected to push the boundaries of what AI can achieve. The release come…
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South Korea implements measures to curb Won's decline
South Korea has announced measures to stabilize the Korean Won, which has fallen to its lowest point since 2009. The government plans to increase regulation on offshore currency derivatives and investigate potential ill…
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South Korean corporate bond issuance may recover in H2
A securities analyst predicts that South Korea's domestic corporate bond market, which has been sluggish in the first half of the year, may see a recovery in the latter half. This outlook is influenced by expectations o…
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South Korea's non-IT exports to US drop over 10% amid tariffs
A report from the Bank of Korea indicates that South Korea's non-IT product exports to the US decreased by over 10% following the implementation of US tariffs in early 2023. Despite this decline, South Korea's market sh…
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South Korea's economy boosted by chip exports, but inflation and weak sectors pose risks
South Korea's economy is projected to grow by 2.6% this year, an upward revision from previous forecasts, largely due to a surge in semiconductor exports and government spending. However, this positive outlook is temper…
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Samsung strike could cost SK $20B, cut growth by 0.5%
A potential strike at Samsung Electronics could significantly impact South Korea's economy, with the Bank of Korea estimating a potential loss of 30 trillion Korean won (approximately $20 billion). Such a strike could r…
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South Korea's March current account surplus hits record $37.3B on strong chip demand
South Korea's current account surplus reached a record high of $37.33 billion in March, driven by strong overseas demand for semiconductors. This marks the 35th consecutive month of surplus since May 2023, the second-lo…