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Why Has South Korea’s KOSPI Crashed? Samsung, SK Hynix Plunge, Circuit Breakers Activated – Here’s Is What We Know

Why Has South Korea’s KOSPI Crashed? Samsung, SK Hynix Plunge, Circuit Breakers Activated – Here’s Is What We Know

South Korea’s benchmark KOSPI nosedived 9.48% on Tuesday, marking its steepest single-day fall since 2024. The sell-off was triggered by…

March 4, 2026

South Korea’s Ex-President Yoon Faces Possible Death Penalty For 2024 Martial Law Bid, What We Know

Ex-President Yoon Suk Yeol faces insurrection trial for 2024 martial law bid; verdict expected in Feb after final court session.

January 9, 2026

Woman Kills Neighbour In Bizarre Accident, Tries To Burn Cockroach, Sets Entire Apartment On Fire In South Korea

A mother in Osan, South Korea, died while rescuing her baby from an apartment fire started by a neighbor’s DIY…

October 21, 2025

South Korean President Lee Jae‑Myung Visits Japan to Solidify Ties Before Trump Meet

South Korean President Lee Jae‑Myung visited Japan to meet with PM Shigeru Ishiba, seeking to strengthen Tokyo-Seoul ties ahead of…

August 23, 2025

South Korean Investigators Seek Arrest Warrant for Ex President Suk Yeol’s Wife Kim Keon Hee

South Korea's special prosecutors have requested an arrest warrant for former First Lady Kim Keon Hee, following a seven-hour interrogation…

August 7, 2025