South Korea
PulseAugur coverage of South Korea — every cluster mentioning South Korea across labs, papers, and developer communities, ranked by signal.
- headquartered in Samsung Electronics 95%
- located in Samsung Electronics 90%
- headquartered in Seoul 90%
- located in Seoul 90%
- instance of KOSPI 90%
- partners with LG Group 90%
- headquartered in Bank of Korea 90%
- headquartered in Yoon Suk Yeol 90%
- employed by Yoon Suk Yeol 90%
- located in KOSPI 90%
- instance of Korean won 90%
- located in Shinsegae Group 90%
- 2026-06-08 funding South Korea announced a large-scale investment project to support future growth engines, funded in part by excess tax revenue from the semiconductor industry. source
- 2026-06-08 funding South Korea announced a major investment initiative to foster new economic growth engines. source
- 2026-06-05 regulatory South Korea is mandating the use of AI censorship tools for scanning images on online forums. source
- 2026-06-05 regulatory South Korea's Ministry of Justice plans to install air conditioning in prison corridors, sparking public criticism. source
- 2026-06-03 regulatory Exit polls indicate the ruling Democratic Party is set to win a majority in local elections, serving as an assessment of President Lee Jae-myung's first year. source
- 2026-06-02 regulatory South Korea is simplifying import procedures for EUV lithography equipment to support its chip industry. source
- 2026-06-01 funding South Korean companies raised nearly $15 billion in direct financing in April, a 13.2% increase from the previous month. source
- 2026-05-29 funding Global investors have divested $63.6 billion from South Korean stocks in May, marking the largest single-month outflow since 1999. source
- 2026-05-29 regulatory South Korea announced plans to build its first nuclear-powered submarines, with initial approval granted by Donald Trump. source
- 2026-05-27 regulatory South Korea announced plans to open regular commercial shipping routes through the Arctic by 2030, including a trial voyage later this year. source
- 2026-05-26 regulatory South Korea plans to strengthen regulation of cross-border cryptocurrency transactions by requiring registration for operators. source
- 2026-05-26 regulatory South Korea plans to strengthen regulations on cross-border cryptocurrency transactions. source
- 2026-05-22 partnership South Korea and the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development discussed establishing the Korea-EBRD AI Hub. source
- 2026-05-22 funding South Korea plans to allocate a portion of its semiconductor industry tax surplus to a new sovereign wealth fund. source
- 2026-05-22 funding South Korea plans to launch a new sovereign wealth fund with initial capital of approximately 30 trillion Korean won. source
27 day(s) with sentiment data
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Samsung union calls off strike after tentative pay deal
A labor union at Samsung has called off a planned strike after reaching a tentative pay agreement with the company. The deal includes a bonus of 10.5% of Samsung's operating profits for eligible workers. This agreement …
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South Korea to allow foreign retail investors ETF trading via comprehensive accounts
South Korea's financial regulator plans to allow foreign retail investors to trade Exchange Traded Funds (ETFs) through comprehensive accounts. This move aims to attract more foreign capital into the Korean stock market…
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South Korea aims to be global AI hub, eyes international partnerships
South Korea has announced plans to establish itself as a global AI hub, aiming to attract international organizations and development banks to collaborate on addressing challenges like disease control and climate change…
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South Korea aims to be a global AI hub with international collaboration
South Korea has unveiled a plan to become a global AI hub, aiming to consolidate international AI capabilities to address global challenges like disease control and climate change. The government intends to establish a …
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AliExpress triples South Korea investment with Brand+ launch
AliExpress's Brand+ initiative has officially launched in South Korea, marking the market as a strategic focus for 2026. The company plans to triple its investment in South Korea this year, allocating significant funds …
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Tokyo apartment prices surge 24.8%; S. Korea food exports rise 4.7%
In April, the average price of newly supplied apartments in the Tokyo metropolitan area saw a significant year-over-year increase of 24.8%, reaching 87.36 million yen. Meanwhile, South Korea's food exports grew by 4.7% …
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South Korea's food exports rise 4.7%, led by instant noodle surge
South Korea's food exports saw a 4.7% increase in the first four months of the year, reaching $3.58 billion. Notably, instant noodle exports surged by 28.9% to $620 million, while snack exports grew by 7.7% to $265 mill…
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South Korea's AI-fueled chip exports drive trade surplus
South Korea's exports surged in early May, driven by a significant increase in chip and computer-related product shipments. This growth, particularly in AI-related demand, contributed to a substantial trade surplus for …
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Nvidia's Q1 profit soars; Google's Gemini hits 900M users
Nvidia reported a strong first quarter with a net profit of $58.3 billion, a 211% increase year-over-year. Google CEO Sundar Pichai announced that Gemini AI has reached 900 million monthly active users, with daily reque…
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Cross-border scam crackdown nets US$752M, Hong Kong hit hardest
A cross-border crackdown on scams across 10 jurisdictions has uncovered US$752 million in losses, with Hong Kong bearing the largest financial impact. The operation, involving 3,200 officers from March 10 to May 7, targ…
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Samsung workers strike over AI chip profits, risking $66B economic damage
Approximately 70,000 Samsung workers are set to begin an 18-day strike starting Thursday. The labor action stems from a wage dispute concerning profits from AI memory chips. This strike could potentially cause $66 billi…
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China's rare earth magnet exports to Japan show slight recovery amid shortages
China's rare earth magnet exports to Japan saw a slight recovery in April, increasing by 2.5% from the previous month. However, this modest rebound did not fully compensate for a significant 17.3% drop in March. Japanes…
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South Korean, Japanese leaders deepen ties with hometown visits
South Korean President Lee Jae Myung and Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi met in Andong, South Korea, for their fourth discussion in six months. The leaders emphasized the importance of enhanced cooperation betwee…
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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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European, US markets open; Novo Nordisk weight-loss drug plans
The article discusses the opening of European and US stock markets for the week, Novo Nordisk's strategies for its weight-loss drug, and South Korea's potential use of extraordinary tax revenues from AI-profiting compan…
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Samsung Electronics and union resume talks to prevent major strike
Samsung Electronics and its labor union have resumed negotiations to avert a potentially large-scale strike, with both sides reportedly narrowing some differences. The South Korean government has indicated it may interv…
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Robot monk debuts in Seoul traditional ceremony, drawing global attention
A robot monk, developed in South Korea, made its debut participating in a traditional ceremony in Seoul. The robot, designed to assist with Buddhist rituals, marched through the city, drawing global attention. This mark…
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South Korea tightens liquidity rules for securities firms
South Korea is set to tighten liquidity regulations for its securities firms, extending comprehensive rules to all domestic brokerages. The updated framework will refine liquidity ratio calculations, incorporate conting…
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South Korea faces deepfake epidemic in entertainment sector
South Korea is grappling with a significant rise in AI-generated deepfake content, particularly impacting its entertainment industry. This surge poses challenges for both creators and consumers, raising concerns about a…
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North Korea to fortify southern border against 'arch enemy'
North Korean leader Kim Jong-un has ordered military officials to reinforce front-line units and transform the southern border into an "impregnable fortress." This directive, reportedly influenced by modern warfare tact…