Shares climb in Asia, and South Korea's Kospi hits a record close, in an upbeat start to 2025

Asian markets began 2026 with gains, with South Korea's benchmark closing Friday at a record high, while U.S. futures and oil ...

Column: Geoeconomics and South Korea's survival strategy

Prof. Kim argues that domestic-focused politics risks being pushed aside in a geoeconomic order and urges South Korea to ...

South Korea’s 76% Rally Has An Economic Gravity Problem

The artificial intelligence trade helped make South Korea great again as the Kospi stocks surged 76% in 2025. The market also ...

South Korea Dec exports beat forecasts, wraps 2025 at a record

South Korea's exports rose in December for a seventh consecutive month and wrapped 2025 at a record as exports have surpassed ...
The Diplomat

South Korea’s Syria Gamble

South Korea’s Foreign Minister Cho Tae-yul signs an agreement formalizing diplomatic ties with Syrian Foreign Minister Asaad al-Shaibani in Damascus, Syria, Apr. 10, 2025. Credit: X/ Syrian ...

Study: Asia-Pacific Video Revenue to Reach $196 Billion by 2030, Driven by Streaming and Social

The report says AI is reshaping workflows across Asia’s content ecosystem, lowering costs and speeding delivery — advantages ...